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Rector, AR · Education
thewynneprogress.com
Jackets face Harding Academy Friday for 5A East lead
WYNNE — The Wynne Yellowjackets and Harding Academy Wildcats face each other Friday in a battle for first place in the 5A East. The game will be played at Yellowjacket Stadium with a kickoff at 7 p.m. “The driver’s seat is on the line with Harding Academy with one...
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Wynne teacher Brycial Williams honored with A-State alumni award
WYNNE — Wynne kindergarten teacher Brycial Williams was recognized with an Outstanding Alumni Award at Arkansas State University during homecoming festivities over the weekend. The award was presented by the Department of Education at Arkansas State. Williams is a Wynne High School and Arkansas State University graduate. He began...
Baxter Bulletin
Cotter clinches 2nd straight state semifinal berth
PIGGOTT — The Cotter Lady Warriors are back among the state’s final four after breezing to their second straight sweep of the Class 2A State volleyball tournament. After Cotter fell behind 9-6 in the first set, there was no stopping the Lady Warriors, who strolled to a 25-15, 25-9, 25-16 sweep of Ozark Catholic in a quarterfinal match played Tuesday at Piggott High School.
thewynneprogress.com
T-Birds top McCrory, 46-12, for homecoming
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cross County Thunderbirds rolled to a big 46-12 victory over McCrory for homecoming Friday night. Ashlyn Richardson was crowned homecoming queen in festivities prior to the game. It didn’t take long for Cross County to get on the scoreboard, as a 39-yard run by Kolby...
kjnbtv.com
Jonesboro among 8 Arkansas districts tying education spending to student outcomes
Eight Arkansas school districts, including Jonesboro, are receiving support to tie more education spending to measurable student outcomes. Forward Arkansas announced its latest outcomes-based contracting cohort, with each district receiving a $10,000 flexible grant to help develop and implement a contract for the 2027-28 school year. The participating districts are...
Baxter Bulletin
Cotter volleyball returns to state quarterfinals
PIGGOTT — The Cotter Lady Warriors took care of business quickly Monday, clinching their sixth state quarterfinal berth in the past nine seasons. Cotter breezed to a 25-13, 25-12, 25-14 sweep of No. 4 seed Ridgefield Christian in the opening round of the Class 2A State volleyball tournament at Piggott High School.
jonesbororightnow.com
Forward Arkansas Awards $10K Grant to Jonesboro Public Schools, Other Arkansas School Districts
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Forward Arkansas announced it was distributing grants to eight school districts throughout the state, with a Jonesboro district being one of the recipients. The grants are part of Forward Arkansas’s Instructional Interventions Outcomes-Based Contracting (OBC) cohort, in which each recipient will...
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neareport.com
A-State Announces 2026 Homecoming Court; King, Queen to Be Crowned Saturday
JONESBORO – The Arkansas State University Homecoming court was announced Monday evening during Into the Cosmos, part of Homecoming Week festivities hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB). Five women and five men, all nominated by the student body, will represent the university on the Homecoming court. The nominees...
kjnbtv.com
Arkansas State joins national college emergency mutual aid network
Arkansas State University is the first university in the state to join a nationwide network that helps colleges share resources during emergencies. A-State has joined the National Intercollegiate Mutual Aid Agreement, a network of 154 colleges and universities across the country. "This is a major step towards continuing to build...
whiterivernow.com
Southside to dedicate new arena with Blue and Gold Basketball Showcase
SOUTHSIDE, Ark. — Southside basketball is getting a new home, and the district is throwing a daylong celebration to break it in. The Southside School District will dedicate the new Southside Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7, with a ceremony honoring the history of the game in the district and a showcase of Southerners basketball, from the youngest players to the varsity teams. Families, alumni, and community members are invited.
neareport.com
Wimpy Selected for Inaugural Oxford AI Governance Program for Social Scientists
JONESBORO – Artificial intelligence (AI) is already arriving in election offices and rural governments across the country, and almost no framework exists for governing it. That’s the case Dr. Cameron Wimpy made in his successful application to a new AI governance program at the University of Oxford. Wimpy is associate professor and chair of the Department of Government, Law and Policy at Arkansas State University.
arkansasradio.com
More Than 1,000 Attend UACCB’s Inaugural Harvest at the Farm in Batesville; College Announces Event Will Return in 2027
Huge Community Turnout at New Gateway Center Leads UACCB to Announce Harvest at the Farm Will Become an Annual Tradition. What began as a community celebration of agriculture, education and the fall season has turned into the beginning of a new annual tradition in Batesville. More than 1,000 community members...
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jonesbororightnow.com
A-State Announces 2026 Homecoming Court; King, Queen to Be Crowned Saturday
Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas State University Homecoming court was announced Monday evening during Into the Cosmos, part of Homecoming Week festivities hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB). Five women and five men, all nominated by the student body, will represent the university on the...
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Big Bell Tailgate kicks off rivalry week in Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - The Paragould Chamber Foundation will host the inaugural Big Bell Tailgate to kick off the annual “Battle for the Bell” rivalry week between Paragould High School and Greene County Tech High School. The Big Bell Tailgate begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3,...
actionnews5.com
State takeover of MSCS paused again
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is on pause again. MSCS Oversight Board Chair Billy Orgel told Action News 5 that Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins ordered another pause Monday after several recent filings. Orgel said the board has not received the written order but postponed its...
Baxter Bulletin
Harrisburg ousts Flippin at regional
HOXIE — The Flippin Lady Bobcats could not match power with Harrisburg, falling in three sets to the Lady Hornets in the 3A-East Region Tournament at Hoxie High School. Harrisburg super sophomore Calijo Heeb slammed down 22 kills, and the Lady Hornets put down 44 as a team to post a 25-19, 25-13, 25-14 victory to end the Lady Bobcats’ season Monday night.