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Arkansas marks first year of 'Bell to Bell, No Cell,’ citing better focus, fewer issues

As the school year winds down in Arkansas, educators and state leaders are taking stock of a major change that reshaped the school day: the “Bell To Bell, No Ce

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Cannon LaForce

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Cannon LaForce

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Kayde Gentry

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Kayde Gentry

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: John Howell

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: John Howell

McLarty Drives Scholarship Winner: Braeden English

McLarty Drives Scholarship Winner: Braeden English

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Kaitlyn Carmical

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Kaitlyn Carmical

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District starts school with upgraded security system

Channel 7's Ryan Houston sat down with Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh to discuss the new changes for the upcoming year.

New drivers hit the road: patience urged as Arkansas schools resume

As schools across Central Arkansas prepare to open their doors, drivers should brace for a noticeable increase in traffic.

Arkansas schools ban critical race theory as court lifts injunction on LEARNS Act

The Eighth District Court of Appeals has released an opinion allowing Arkansas schools to ban critical race theory in the classroom.

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Camryn Jones

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Camryn Jones

Arkansas DHS awards $10M to U of A for statewide crisis hub development and intervention

DHS has awarded $10 million to a team of experts from the University of Arkansas for the creation of a centralized Crisis Hub and Crisis Continuum.

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Dalton Palmer

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Dalton Palmer

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Alexandria Thacker

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Searcy schools plan ag center, safety upgrades with proposed millage extension

The Searcy School District is asking voters for a millage extension to produce around $25.5 million for several projects the district has planned.

Arkansas Lighthouse Charter School merger proposal met with strong parental opposition

Parents of students at Arkansas Lighthouse Charter School voiced strong opposition Monday night to a proposed merger with the Jacksonville North Pulaski School

McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Winner: Kayden Ousley

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — For more information on McLarty Automotive Group's McLarty Drives Education Scholarship and their services, click here.

Federal student loan collections to resume May 5 after five-year COVID-19 pause

The Trump administration has announced that the federal government will be resuming student loan debt collections for borrowers in default starting May 5.

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FBI arrests Minnesota man on agency's 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list

FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday that a former Deli owner in Minneapolis surrendered to authorities.

Three juveniles injured in shooting at Stuttgart aquatic center

Three juveniles were shot Saturday afternoon at the John Cain Aquatic Center in Stuttgart, and a suspect was taken into custody within minutes.

Arkansas state employees to receive pay raises, but only on these conditions

If you're an employee of the State of Arkansas, you just might be getting a pay raise.However, there are a few stipulations.Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee San

HUD Investigating People Trust Grants Amid Complaints of Unpaid Rent, Evictions

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is investigating grants awarded to People Trust Community Loan Fund, a development that comes as mult

Grammy-winning blues singer Bobby Rush honored with historical marker in Sherrill

Last Saturday, Grammy award winning blues singer bobby rush was honored with the unveiling of a historical marker in his hometown of Sherrill, Arkansas.This ma

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Arkansas marks first year of 'Bell to Bell, No Cell,’ citing better focus, fewer issues

New drivers hit the road: patience urged as Arkansas schools resume

Arkansas DHS awards $10M to U of A for statewide crisis hub development and intervention

Searcy schools plan ag center, safety upgrades with proposed millage extension

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Pulaski County Special School District names new superintendent

The Pulaski County Special School District has announced that Jeff Senn will return as superintendent in July of this year.Senn is currently the superintendent

Shooting at UCA parking lot leaves student injured; one suspect in custody, another ID'd

Original:Conway Police are investigation a shooting that happened at the University of Central Arkansas parking lot near Donaghey Avenue and Bruce Street.One pe

Arkansan spelling bee champ spells her way to nationals

Sarah Chen, a sixth-grader from the Little Rock School District, has been crowned the 2025 state Spelling Bee champion, and on to the National Contest.

How dismantling the Department of Education affects Arkansas

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at dismantling the Department of Education.

Bill filed to abolish state library and board, transfer duties to education department

Any property held by the Arkansas State Library would be transferred to the Dept. of education or disposed of.concerning the creation of16 the Arkansas Digital

Former Sen. Jason Rapert calls on state to 'go ahead and abolish' State Library Board

Rapert's first motion called for the elimination of references to the American Library Association (ALA) in Arkansas State Library (ASL) Board documents.

Male Clarksville cheerleader fights for equal participation in dance routines

A student in the Clarksville School District is speaking out after he said he was discriminated against based off of his gender.

Arkansas lawmakers advance bill for mandatory school emergency cardiac response plans

Arkansas lawmakers unanimously pass a bill through committee Thursday that would require schools to have an emergency response plan for cardiovascular events.

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Education"

Arkansas Lighthouse Charter School merger proposal met with strong parental opposition

Shooting at UCA parking lot leaves student injured; one suspect in custody, another ID'd

Arkansan spelling bee champ spells her way to nationals

Former Sen. Jason Rapert calls on state to 'go ahead and abolish' State Library Board