Linda and Jerry Hutchison of Paragould, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Hutchison to John Daniel Austin, son of Ronnie and Debbie Austin.

The bride to be is the granddaughter of Kitty Wayne Hutchison of Cardwell, Mo., and the late William F. Hutchison and Jewel Neel of Paragould and the late Cecil B. Neel.

She is a 1996 graduate of Ridgecrest High School and she also attended Arkansas State University. She is currently employed by Tesinc Telecom Services in Tampa, Fla.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Stella Austin of Senath, Mo., and the late Burnell Austin and the late J.D. Louise Kennett of Hornersville, Mo.

He is a 1996 graduate of Senath-Hornersville High School and a 2001 graduate of Arkansas State University with a bachelors degree in management information services. He is currently employed by Tesinc Telecom Services in Tampa.

The couple will be married in a private ceremony at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007. A reception will follow at the Swindle Cabin, in which all relatives and friends are invited.