The Southside School District announced an important leadership transition following a special Board of Education meeting held Monday night. Superintendent Dion Stevens will retire at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year after years of…
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Cave City School District Honors Retirees And Celebrates 50 Years Of Service From Sharon Kunkel
The Cave City School District recently honored several retiring educators and staff members for their years of dedication and service to students and the community. Recognized retirees included Tara Ball, Keary Dale Landers, Jennifer Kunkel,…
Bald Knob Schools Lift Lockdown After Nationwide Threat Determined Non-Credible
Bald Knob School District officials announced Wednesday that a lockdown at district campuses has been lifted after authorities determined a reported threat was part of similar threats made to schools across multiple states. Superintendent Dr.…
Batesville School Board Recommends Firing Superintendent Ginni McDonald Following Preschool Abuse Investigation
The Batesville School District Board of Education has recommended terminating Superintendent Dr. Ginni McDonald following an ongoing investigation tied to child abuse allegations involving a Batesville preschool program. In a statement released on the district’s…
Harding University Names Dr. Scott Adair as Next Dean of College of Bible and Ministry
Harding University President Dr. Mike Williams announced Friday that Dr. Scott Adair has been selected as the next dean of the College of Bible and Ministry. Dr. Adair will continue serving as associate dean during…
Batesville Arkansas Student Mai Lan Ho Named National Merit Finalist
A Batesville High School student is being recognized among the top academic achievers in the nation. Batesville School District announced that Mai Lan Ho has been named a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program,…
Raymond Reynolds Named 2026 ASPMA Plant Manager of the Year in Searcy Arkansas
Raymond Reynolds, Facilities Director for the Searcy School District, has been named the 2026 Plant Manager of the Year by the Arkansas School Plant Managers Association (ASPMA). The award was presented during the Searcy Board…
Heber Springs Student Selected for Arkansas State Freshman to Physician Program
A student from Heber Springs is among the first selected for a new medical school pathway at Arkansas State University. Lynnlee Presley has been named to the inaugural Freshman to Physician (F2P) cohort, a program…
Midland School District Groundbreaking Set March 19 for New High School in Pleasant Plains
The Midland School District will celebrate a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new high school and cafeteria addition on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The ceremony will take place at…
Harding Academy 8th Grader Daksh Singh Finishes 3rd at Arkansas State Spelling Bee
Daksh Singh, an 8th-grade student from Harding Academy in White County, has earned 3rd place at the Arkansas State Spelling Bee, completing an impressive 4-year spelling bee journey. Singh advanced to the state competition after…
