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Central Baptist College Announces Speaker, Date for 6th Annual Scholarship Gala

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Central Baptist College Announces Speaker, Date for 6th Annual Scholarship Gala


Arkansas native and former Razorback head football coach Houston Nutt will be the keynote speaker for Central Baptist College’s 6th Annual Scholarship Gala. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Antioch Baptist Church in Conway.


The gala is a celebration of CBC’s Legacy of Faith and serves as the College’s sole fundraising event of the year. All proceeds will go towards the Central Baptist College Scholarship Fund which supports institutionally funded scholarships. Catered by Chef Billie Rodriguez and Central Baptist College Dining Services, the event is black-tie optional.


“CBC is excited to celebrate our annual Scholarship Gala. Our theme this year is ‘Legacy of Faith.’ This will be my last Gala as President, and I am confident it will be the best one yet,” said CBC President Terry Kimbrow, “Houston Nutt is sure to be an excellent keynote speaker, and we hope many people will come and hear the inspirational message that he will bring.”


Houston Nutt has a career record of 135-96 as football head coach at Murray State, Boise State, Arkansas, and Ole Miss. He was named National Coach of the Year and The Football News Division 1-A Coach of the year in 1998, and he is a three-time SEC Coach of the Year. He has been a college football studio analyst on CBC Sports Network since 2012, and he and his wife Diana have four children.


Event sponsorships begin at $2,000. Single tickets are available for $100 each. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to make a donation, visit cbc.edu/gala or contact Peggy Pillow at ppillow@cbc.edu or 501-205-8834.

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