Lamar 2026 Homecoming Queen Crowned

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White Hall School District sees gains in state report cards

The White Hall School District recorded academic gains across most of its campuses, Moody Elementary School earned statewide recognition for student growth, and the school board approved several agreements aimed at expanding student services during its meeting Tuesday night (Oct. 13). Assistant Superintendent Jason Young reported the district increased its...

Arkansas School Wins $1 Million National Education Prize — Pine Bluff’s Learning Lounge Takes Top Honor

An Arkansas school is receiving national recognition and a $1 million prize for its innovative approach to education, with plans to bring its model to even more communities across the Natural State. The Learning Lounge in Pine Bluff has been named the winner of the prestigious 2026 Yass Prize, receiving...

GHS freshmen bury Sand Lizards in just seven plays

The Greenwood Junior Bulldogs traveled to Dardanelle last Thursday and turned in an unbelievable performance in besting the hometown Sand Lizards in conference play, winning 35-6, invoking the mercy rule by halftime. While the visiting defense was running amok against Dardanelle, the Greenwood offense needed just six plays to score four touchdowns, while a pass interception by the defense accounted for the fifth TD. Three extra points and a two-point conversion also figured in the scoring as Greenwood won its sixth consecutive contest, improving to 6-1 overall and 6-0 in league play.

Arkansas Tech Students Explore Career Paths at ANO

Approximately 40 Arkansas Tech University students learned more about careers in the nuclear power industry during a visit to Arkansas Nuclear One on Monday, Oct. 12. Entitled “Pizza at the Plant,” the event provided ATU students with an opportunity to learn about the past, present and future of nuclear power.

Several MHS Choir members earn All-Region

Several Morrilton High School choir members have earned All-Region honors for 2026. They include Abigail Tolliver, Leah Autrey, Kimber Price and Alyssa Hofford in Soprano 1; Natalie Soun, Beatrice French, Allyse Ranney, Nora Hopper, Kora Haney and Lillian Arnold in Soprano 2; Emily Zuniga, Zoey Akin, Morghen Christian, Za’Niyah Day and Sophie Martin in Alto 1; Me’Xia Brockman in Alto 2; Gabriel McDonald, Juan Garcia and Timmy Hill in Tenor 1; CeCe Mathews, Jay Lenhard and Jesus Lozada in Tenor 2; Fallon Gordon and Phillip Jackson in Bass 1; and Micah Autrey, Wesley Watts, Reggie Cunningham and William DeGuia in Bass 2. Eleven of the students are also All-State eligible…

Dr. Peggy Doss named to Top 100 Women of Arkansas

UAM Chancellor Dr. Peggy Doss has been named among the 2026 Top 100 Women of Arkansas!. Dr. Doss earned this recognition through her leadership at UAM, addressing Arkansas’ evolving higher education and workforce development needs. With the support of her UAM team, she has helped to build impactful partnerships with educational institutions and industry leaders statewide, advancing opportunities for both students and southeast Arkansas.

Stuttgart remains No. 1 in Class 4A football poll

EASTERN ARKANSAS — The 2A-2 conference now has two teams rated in the latest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette poll. Marked Tree is No. 2 in the poll behind Mount Ida. The Earle Bulldogs have entered the poll at No. 6. Searcy and Stuttgart retained their No. 1 rankings in their classes,...

Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard: Week 6

Week 6 of the Arkansas high school football season features several key matchups scheduled for Friday night.

White Hall senior named Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2026, advocates for student mental health

WHITE HALL, Ark. (KATV) — A White Hall High School senior is representing Arkansas across the state while working to improve access to mental health resources for students. Presley Bennett, crowned Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2026 on June 12, is using her title to promote youth mental health awareness through her community service initiative, “Peaceful Places.”

High School football scores from Arkansas and Missouri

Bryant Hornets handle Pulaski Academy Bruins 49-14

How did Bryant Hornets dominate the game against Pulaski Academy?. How did Pulaski Academy Bruins perform in the game?. Why did Bryant Hornets return to their winning ways in this game?

Bryant High School 2026 Homecoming Court announced ahead of Oct. 23 game vs. Cabot

Bryant High School has officially named the 13 students selected by their peers to represent the 2026 Homecoming Court during festivities scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, at Hornet Stadium. The evening celebration will feature the presentation of the court, the crowning of the 2026 Homecoming Queen, and a varsity football matchup against the Cabot Panthers. Read more below.

White Hall High School junior earns college credit through pre-educator program

WHITE HALL, Ark. (KATV) — A White Hall High School junior is getting hands-on teaching experience and earning college credit before she graduates, thanks to the school's pre-educator pathway. Kasey Lovelady said she plans to become an elementary school teacher. With both of her parents working as educators at...

Dogs fall to Farmington; Perryville, Bigelow both win

The Morrilton High School football team amassed nearly 400 yards of offense and outgained Farmington in total yardage but came up short on the scoreboard in a 51-28 loss to the Cardinals in a 5A West Conference clash on Friday night in Farmington. The Cardinals had a 14-0 lead before the Devil Dogs would get on the board late in the first quarter on a 45-yard touchdown run by junior Dalton Shirley for the Dixon Family Dental Big Smile Play of the Game…

Springdale educator named 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Lindsay Rankin, a special education teacher at Bernice Young Elementary School in the Springdale School District, was named the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year (ATOY) today. Rankin was surprised during a school visit when Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva...

Arkansas Sports Media High School Football poll Week 6

Following is the Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll, including the Overall Top 10, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, plus the top three in the 8-man division, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending Oct. 10. Ranking is given with first-place votes received, records, total points and ranking from the previous week’s poll:

Area high school football schedule: Oct. 9

EASTERN ARKANSAS — Here is a look at this week’s games involving area teams:. Stuttgart at DeWitt, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. The Duck 105.5 KWAK FM/102.5 KOTN FM) Barton at Dumas, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Country 106.9 KXFE FM) Wynne at Valley View. Des Arc at Cross County.

Fearless Friday NWA Scoreboard: Week 6

Fearless Friday is in full swing across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley for Week 6 of the high school football season!