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Arkansas Baptist College professor gives students haircuts
An Arkansas Baptist professor put down his pen— and picked up his hair clippers to prepare his students for their midterm presentations.
Arkansas Advocate
Springdale educator named Arkansas Teacher of the Year
Lindsay Rankin, a special education teacher in the Springdale School District, was named the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Thursday. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement during a surprise ceremony at Bernice Young Elementary School attended by state education officials and Rankin’s family. Rankin said she was “overwhelmed and very, very grateful” for […]
englanddemocrat.com
Third-Quarter outburst from Baptist Prep downs Lions in battle of unbeatens.
For a half, the England Lions went toe-to-toe with the No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A, the Baptist Prep Eagles, on Friday night (Oct. 2) at Gaylon Gibbs Field. In a defensive battle during the first two quarters, Baptist Prep held a 13-6 lead heading into halftime. However, the Eagles came alive in the third quarter, outscoring the Lions 22-0 to take a commanding 35-6 lead into the final quarter. Baptist Prep would add one more touchdown in the fourth quarter while its defense shut down the England offense in the second half, handing the Lions a 41-6 home defeat.
mhobserver.com
KATV
UAMS launches Annual Day of giving with $500,000 fundraising goal for Arkansas care
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hoping to raise at least half-a-million dollars today to support health care, medical education, and research across Arkansas. The university held a rally this morning to kick off its ninth Annual Day of Giving... its...
arkansasradio.com
Devil Dog Classic 2026 Results: Bryant Wins Grand Champion, Beebe, Quitman and Searcy Earn Honors
Thousands of students, parents, supporters and music fans gathered at Devil Dog Stadium in Morrilton on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as the Morrilton High School Band hosted the 2nd Annual Devil Dog Classic Invitational. The competition welcomed marching bands from 21 Arkansas high schools for a full day of musical...
txktoday.com
Arkansas MLK Commission Brings Nonviolence Youth Summit to Texarkana Featuring Isaac Farris Jr. and Romeo Miller
The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, a program of the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, will host the 2026 Nonviolence Youth Summit on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Arkansas High School, 1600 Jefferson Avenue, in Texarkana. The summit will bring together hundreds of students, educators, civic leaders and community partners for a day focused on leadership, nonviolence, civic engagement, career readiness and youth empowerment.
arkansasradio.com
ASU-Beebe Pharmacy Technician Program and Instructor Win National Awards
Arkansas State University-Beebe is celebrating national recognition after its Pharmacy Technician Science Program and longtime instructor Janet McGregor Liles received prestigious awards from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Foundation. The honors recognize excellence in pharmacy technician education, workforce development and leadership within the healthcare industry. ASU-BEEBE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN...
englanddemocrat.com
England school district, high school receive lower grades
Editor’s note: This story was written by Michael Hibblen, a contributor to the England Democrat. The England School District and England High School received lower letter grades from the state for the 2025-26 school year, while England Elementary School maintained its C grade. The district received a B with...
KATV
UCA students cite cost of living, representation as barriers to youth voting in Arkansas
CONWAY, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas had the lowest youth voter turnout rate in the nation during the 2022 election, with 33% of eligible voters ages 18 to 24 casting ballots. As the deadline to register for the Nov. 3 election arrives, some University of Central Arkansas students say they believe younger voters are often discouraged by the belief that their votes will not make a difference.
arkansasradio.com
Lyon College President Melissa Taverner Named Top 100 Woman of Arkansas
Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner has been named one of the 2026 Top 100 Women of Arkansas by Little Rock Soirée magazine and the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. The recognition honors women from across Arkansas for leadership, professional achievement and contributions to their communities. For Taverner, the...