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Former Wynne principal takes on new role as parent mentor for Center for Exceptional Families
WYNNE — After a career of serving students in the Wynne School District, former high school principal Keith Watson has a new role in education. Watson now serves as the parent mentor for the Jonesboro-based Center for Exceptional Families. “We are the parent training and information center for Arkansas....
No more uniforms at Watson Chapel
Uniforms are no longer required in the Watson Chapel School District following a unanimous vote at a special board meeting Thursday, the first with Superintendent Keith McGee at the helm. McGee said the district's executive leadership team, which consists of central office leadership, building principals and key district leaders, voted...
Dillard’s offers “Style a Student” program
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 26, 2024 – The Arkansas Department of Human Services has partnered with Dillard’s here in Jonesboro to provide back to school outfits for students in our community. July 27th through August 11th you can stop by the Dillard’s children’s department...
Warren school district could see benefits of grant for student mental health services
The Warren School Board met for its monthly meeting on Monday, July 22. The board made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous month’s meeting. All were in favor. The financial report was then presented. A motion was made to approve the financial report, and all were in favor.
Review: DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH'S MARY POPPINS at South Arkansas Arts Center
For my inaugural visit to the South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado, I was able to snag a highly sought after seat to a production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, which sold out most nights during their July 11-21 run, and it was obvious why after I saw this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious cast. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film and Directed by Ian Aipperspach, this heartwarming production had a delightful blend of charm and local flair that proved that South Arkansas brings an artistic challenge to the rest of the state in talent, imagination and theatrical skill.
Rogers adopts development code focused on walkability, creating community spaces
ROGERS, Ark. — The Rogers City Council unanimously approved new land code standards on July 23, effectively redesigning the city's approach to developmental design. The City of Rogers Unified Development Code (UDC), the document that controls how things are built in the city, is arguably one of the most urban-development minded plans in the region, maybe even the state, with a specific emphasis on promoting walkability, increasing housing, and preserving nature.
Eat My Catfish to host school supply drive with Little Rock Rotary Club
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Eat My Catfish and the Little Rock Rotary Club have partnered to host their second annual school supply drive, benefitting students in central Arkansas. The drive will take place from July 26 – Aug. 5 at all central Arkansas Eat My Catfish stores, including Little Rock (Breckenridge), Little Rock (Riverdale), North Little Rock, Benton and Conway.
Roll Tribe: Indians Show Positive Outlook in Final Summer Camp Workouts
Tribe’s Final Summer Camp Workouts Inspire Confidence. The final summer camp workouts for the Indians, commonly referred to as the “Tribe,” have shown promising signs of intensity and effort against high-quality opponents. Held in Conway and Lake, these team camp actions demonstrated a strong, unified performance from the Tribe.
Arkansas 2024 fall camp schedule begins Wednesday
The Arkansas football fall camp schedule will officially begin Wednesday evening with practice No. 1. The Razorbacks are set to have 25 practices in 29 days to gear up for the season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on Thursday, Aug. 29. Wednesday's opening practice will be held in the evening and open to the media, and the team plans on having evening practices through Saturday, Aug. 3. Arkansas will practice six days a week and take one Friday and three Sunday's off. The team will also have two closed scrimmages. After each practice there...
Hogs have large group of talented recruits visiting Saturday
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has a large number of talented recruits slated to visit for the Hogwild Hangout on Saturday. There’s a mixture of a dozen commitments and several uncommitted recruiting targets from various states slated to visit. Some of the top prospects in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and other states are scheduled to visit.
UAMS to offer free health screenings at McGehee community event
McGehee, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is set to host a significant health outreach event titled “Party With a Purpose” on August 3rd in McGehee. This initiative aims to provide crucial health screenings and resources to the community, particularly targeting rural residents in Desha, Chicot, Drew, Jefferson, and Pulaski counties, although the event is open to all Arkansans.
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