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Sanders encourages Arkansas-grown foods in schools

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders discussed expanding the use of Arkansas-grown foods in school cafeterias and state facilities this week. Speaking alongside U.S. Senator John Boozman, catfish producers and university researchers in Pine Bluff, Sanders outlined opportunities to connect Arkansas farmers with institutions that purchase and serve food. The discussion centered in part on the Arkansas Plate initiative, which encourages schools to incorporate food produced within the state into student meals. The initiative began as a pilot during the 2025-2026 school year, with participating schools serving Arkansas-produced ingredients including catfish, rice, beef and vegetables. Plans called for the program to expand during the 2026-2027 school year…

Arkansas · 8d

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Area high school football schedule: Oct. 30

EASTERN ARKANSAS — Here is a look at this week’s games involving area teams:. Star City at Stuttgart, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Country 97.3 KDEW FM) DeWitt at Hamburg, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. The Duck 105.5 KWAK FM/102.5 KOTN FM) McGehee at Dumas, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Country...

Arkansas · 7d

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Missouri Football Districts Open, Week Nine in Arkansas

Friday night High School Football in Missouri means the beginning of the District Football playoffs and for the teams involved, its either win or the season is over. Branson hosts Willard in the opening game tonight while the other MOARK Schools are on the road with Forsyth at Mt. View-Liberty, Hollister at Seneca, and Reeds Spring at Mt. Vernon.

Branson, MO · 7d

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National Park College trustees approve merger with University of Arkansas system

Hot Springs' National Park College trustees approved a resolution on October 28 to pursue a merger with the University of Arkansas System.

Hot Springs, AR · 9d

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Little Rock's New $65M Deaf and Blind School Nears Finish Line After Years of Decay

A new instructional building for the now-combined Arkansas Schools for the Deaf and Blind is nearly finished in Little Rock, and the superintendent walked reporters through parts of it on Tuesday. The facility was designed so deaf and blind students can learn in the same shared spaces, a first for the state, after years of complaints about crumbling conditions at the old campus.

Little Rock, AR · 8d

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Van Buren Downs Mountain Home, 21-14, In 6A-West Conference Title Showdown: Arkansas High School Football

Pointers break a 14-all score with a successful trick play on a double pass to get the better of the Bombers

Mountain Home, AR · 6d

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Goblins, ghosts and gremlins: High school football’s Halloween lineup

Halloween comes once a year but the Goblins have called Harrison (Ark.) home for a century. Harrison celebrated its mascot's 100th anniversary at its Oct. 23 football game against Dardanelle, marking a milestone for a school identity born on Halloween and later given a mean streak by a football coach.

Arkansas · 7d

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Arkansas Baptist College students take early voting walk to Little Rock library

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — With Election Day less than a week away, students at Arkansas Baptist College are taking their civic duty beyond the classroom, participating in an early voting walk as questions continue over federal election monitors coming to Arkansas. Led by history professor Edmond W. Davis,...

Little Rock, AR · 8d

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Wynne, Harding Academy set for potential 5A East championship showdown

WYNNE — The Wynne yellowjackets are still on top of the 5A East after a 28-20 win over Paragould last week at Paragould. Wynne Yellowjackets coach Randy Coleman said the Jackets have two big games left on the schedule. The first is tonight against Harding Academy. “You know really...

Wynne, AR · 7d

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Searcy Public Schools Honors 2026-2027 Employee of the Year Penny Williamson and Baylee Ferren at Sidney Deener Elementary Celebration

A special celebration at Sidney Deener Elementary School in Searcy recognized 2 women for their dedication to students and the Searcy School District, including a beloved custodian who has been named the school’s 2026-2027 Employee of the Year. Mrs. Penny Williamson, affectionately known to students and staff as “Miss...

Searcy, AR · 8d

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Week 9 Football Preview: Senior Night at Morrilton and Bigelow; Perryville on the road

The Morrilton High School football team welcomes Pea Ridge to town for Senior Night at Devil Dog Stadium on Friday. The Devil Dogs are looking to bounce back from last week’s loss to Alma, while the Blackhawks try to snap a two-game skid. Morrilton is 4-0 all-time against Pea Ridge, and the Devil Dogs need to keep that win streak going to keep their playoff hopes alive. Morrilton and Pea Ridge and both 2-3 in the 5A West, one game behind Alma and Harrison in the race for the final two playoff spots from the conference. With the season on the line for both teams, Coach Cody McNabb knows the Devil Dogs will have to be at the top of their game to knock off an improving Pea Ridge team…

Morrilton, AR · 7d

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Pulaski Heights Middle School names gym in honor of coach, making history

Pulaski Heights Middle School honored the impact of one of its former coaches with a gym dedication Tuesday.

Little Rock, AR · 9d

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High school volleyball state championships to be presented live on Arkansas TV Saturday

CONWAY, Ark. — Arkansas TV will broadcast the Class 6A-2A 2026 Centennial Bank High School Volleyball Championships presented by Fence Brokers, Inc., live from Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs beginning Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. in partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Games will be broadcast statewide over the air, on cable and on satellite on Arkansas TV’s primary channel and will also be available to watch at arkansastv.gov/live for those with an Arkansas address.

Arkansas · 7d

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TXKToday.com: Pleasant Grove teens wash cars to build computer lab at Cambodian school

Two Pleasant Grove High School students spent the past several months detailing cars in Texarkana driveways and setting aside half of every dollar they made. That money has now paid for every computer in a new lab at a technical school in rural Cambodia, and the lab carries their names.

Pleasant Grove, AR · 6d

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Extension accepting applications for Ag-Tech Career Exploration Program

LITTLE ROCK — High school students have until Oct. 30 to apply for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Ag-Tech Career Exploration program, which offers participants a firsthand look at how technology is transforming agriculture in Arkansas and beyond. The program is for students ages 16-19 interested...

Fayetteville, AR · 8d

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Arkansas awarded federal grant to increase number of SPED teachers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has been awarded a five-year federal award to expand registered apprenticeships for special education (SPED) teachers and launch the state’s first registered apprenticeship for developmental therapists, who serve infants and toddlers with disabilities through early intervention.

Arkansas · 10d

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State Capitol Week in Review from Senator Terry Rice

The Arkansas Department of Education has announced the 2026 Arkansas Gem Schools, recognizing 167 public and public charter schools for strong academic achievement, notable student growth, and steady improvement over multiple years. The program, which serves as the state’s Rewards and Recognition initiative, will distribute nearly $7 million to schools that rank among the highest performers statewide.

Arkansas · 7d

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High school volleyball state championships to be presented live Saturday on Arkansas TV

Arkansas TV will broadcast the Class 6A-2A 2026 Centennial Bank High School Volleyball Championships Saturday, October 31 from Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs. The broadcast is in partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association. Games will be broadcast statewide over the air, on cable and on satellite on Arkansas TV’s...

Hot Springs, AR · 7d

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Harding University Launches New Carter Fellows Program Led by Former Walmart CFO Brett Biggs to Develop Future Business Leaders

Harding University is launching a highly selective new business leadership program that will give promising students access to corporate executives, personal mentoring, real-world business experiences and career development opportunities. The university announced Thursday, October 29, 2026, that its Carter College of Business is establishing the Carter Fellows Program, an initiative...

Searcy, AR · 8d

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Helicopter Landing at Clinton Schools Thursday Is a Planned Pre-K Lesson, Not an Emergency

If you see a helicopter landing at Clinton schools Thursday, October 29th, there is no need to worry. The Clinton School District says the helicopter landing at Clinton schools is a planned learning activity, not an emergency. As part of its Pre-K Community Heroes Series, the district is welcoming Survival...

Clinton, AR · 9d