Stories from Thursday, February 1, 2024

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has reappointed Jerry Morgan of Jonesboro, a 1992 graduate of Arkansas State University and longtime banking executive, to the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees. Morgan was appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in December 2021 to fulfill the remaining term of Dr. Tim Langford of Jonesboro and served as chair of the board in 2023. His new seven-year term will expire Jan. 14, 2031...

Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder spoke Monday to mayors and local law enforcement at the Poinsett County Intergovernmental Council meeting this past Monday at the Old Community House in Trumann. City and county officials, along with law enforcement and guests attended the quarterly meeting...

The Marked Tree School District wants to open an infant (0-1 year old) class and a toddler (1-2 years old) class inside the school. The school feels like this is a significant need within the community. If you are interested, please make plans to attend a meeting in the elementary cafeteria on Thursday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. Your participation is vital to our decision to move forward or not!...

The EAST Initiative on Wednesday announced the opening of second round applications for consideration in awarding the Department of Secondary Education/Arkansas Department of Education-EAST Grant. Application deadline for 2024-25 school year funding set for March 8...

Arkansas Farm to School Institute accepting applications until March 1 The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is accepting applications for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute (Institute) until March 1, 2024. The Department’s Farm to School and Early Childhood Education Program will select up to 15 schools to participate in the program for the 2024-2025 school year...

Is your kitty overweight? Do you have any idea what the purrfect weight is for your feline friend? Big fat cats are cute and cuddly. Being obese can predispose your cat to many health issues. Did you know that obesity in cats has been linked to heart disease, liver disease and diabetes...

Arkansas residents ages 21 and older who do not have a high school diploma can now finish school online for free through a new program from Graduation Alliance called the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program. Graduates earn an accredited high school diploma...

Fall 2023 Dean's List at Fulbright College Local students were named to the Fall 2023 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Bailey Scoggins of Lepanto was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists and...

Students enjoy ice cream treat for improvement on STAR assessment.

Harrisburg Hornets' and Manila Lions' mascots entertain crowd at ball games.

Public education stands as the primary expenditure within state government. This month, the House and Senate Education Committees began working on the Educational Adequacy Study. This study will serve as a recommendation to the legislature to determine funding for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years...