 Brinkley opened a convention center in 1996 which can seat up to 600 people; in February 2006 the center hosted a conference commemorating the second anniversary of the ivory-billed woodpecker's rediscovery.Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Brinkley School District, which leads to graduation from Brinkley High School.From its ties to the transportation industry, the City of Brinkley continues to maintain a position at the center of major transportation arteries.