Jimmy Binkard of Paragould, Ark., and Lisa Hunter of Senath, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Renee Binkard to Joseph Matthew Bennett, son of Jimmy and Brenda Bennett of Hollow Rock, Tenn.

The bride to be is a 2002 graduate of Senath-Hornersville High School and a 2006 graduate of Arkansas Northeastern College with a degree in applied sciences of nursing. She is currently employed at Methodist University Hospital in Memophis, Tenn., as a registered nurse in the emergency department.

She is the granddaughter of Gerald "Butch" Tackeberry and the late Rose Tackeberry of Kennett, Hazel and Lloyd Morgan and the late Jim Binkard, all of Senath.

The prospective groom is a a 1995 graduate of Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School in Bruceton, Tenn. He is currently employed with the city of Memphis Fire Department.

He is the grandson of the late James and Laverne Bennett of Hollow Rock and the late Joe and Thelma Wimberly of Camden, Tenn.

The wedding will take place at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Senath with Pastor Kevin Sullivan officiating.

A reception will immediately follow the ceremony.

All friends and relatives are invited to attend.