Lyon College will bring employers, recruiters and graduate programs together with job seekers during its Fall 2026 Career Expo. The Career Expo will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, inside…
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Arkansas State Employees Awards Record $66,000 To 66 Scholarship Recipients
Sixty-six students and family members of Arkansas state employees have received scholarships to help them continue their education. The Arkansas State Employees Association awarded a record $66,000 through its 2026 scholarship program. Each of the…
Clinton Community Mourns Death Of High School Student Peyton Hoyle
The Clinton community is mourning the death of Clinton High School student Peyton Hoyle. Clinton High School announced Peyton’s passing in a message shared with the community, describing her as a cherished member of the…
Lyon College To Open 2026-27 Convocation Series With Holocaust Remembrance Program
Lyon College will open its 2026-27 Convocation lecture series with a Holocaust remembrance and education program featuring Paragould resident Al Bromberg. “Generation to Generation: Dignity” will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, on the…
Jacksonville Elementary School Closed After Mold Found in 3 Areas
Jacksonville Elementary School is closed for the remainder of the week after environmental testing detected elevated mold levels in 3 areas of the building. The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District closed the school so professional…
Newport Schools Expand Free Meal Programs to Keep Greyhounds Fueled Throughout the Day
Newport school officials are building upon last year’s student nutrition programs to help ensure no Greyhound has to learn or participate in school activities on an empty stomach. Students will have access to free breakfast…
Former Batesville Superintendent Dr. Ginni McDonald Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
Dr. Ginni McDonald, former superintendent of the Batesville School District, has filed a verified federal civil rights complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The lawsuit alleges McDonald was…
Lyon College Names Dr. Montrose Streeter Dean of Students
Lyon College has named Dr. Montrose A. Streeter its new dean of students, bringing more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience to the Batesville campus. Dr. Streeter’s appointment became effective August 3, 2026.…
Cave City Teacher Carlee Qualls Named August Face of Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Cave City Elementary teacher Carlee Qualls the August Face of Arkansas, recognizing her dedication to students, education and the Cave City community. Qualls is featured in the 9th installment…
BREAKING: Batesville School Board Terminates Superintendent Dr. Ginni McDonald’s Contract
The Batesville School District Board of Education has unanimously voted to terminate the employment contract of Superintendent Dr. Ginni McDonald following a hearing that lasted more than 6 hours. The hearing began Thursday evening and…
