GRAVETTE — A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently on the campus of John Brown University in Siloam Springs for a new performing arts center.

To be named the Bill and Donna Berry Performing Arts Center, the 28,000 square foot facility is the result of a lead gift $5 million from the Pampa, Texas, couple. Berry is a 1956 graduate of JBU.

News, Pages 5 on 09/09/2009