The 2023 Red Dress Gala was held Feb. 25 at Centennial Hall on the campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. This year’s honorees included Dr. Willie and Honey Hurst, health advocates; David Daniel, Ed Way Community Service and Support Advocate; Kim Hauge, Red Dress Ambassador; First Community Bank, Professional Community Service and Support Honoree (more than 50 employees); Occasions Publishing Group, Professional Community Service and Support Honoree (fewer than 50 employees.) The ‘80s-themed event included dinner, live music and live and silent auctions. Pat Wolover and Taylor Kelso chaired the 16th annual Red Dress Gala with Harold Perrin serving as emcee for the evening.