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Wynne Junior High EAST announces student leaders
WYNNE — Wynne Junior High School EAST has announced several of its student leaders for the 2026-27 school year. Hayden Simon is returning as a student champion and will be joined by Coledan Perry. EAST Facilitator Chelsea Hudson said the two are off to a strong start, making sure all EAST students have accounts, sharing newsletters from the EAST Initiative and more.
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Arkansas State University pack closes in on 19,000 students
For six consecutive semesters, Arkansas State University has reached a record enrollment. For the 2026 fall semester, 18,775 students are enrolled in some capacity at the university. Enrollment at A-State has increased by 33% over the last four years and the retention rate has improved by 7.8% from the 2025-2026...
Daily Helmsman
The UofM has spent thousands of dollars on Flock cameras for surveillance
There are at least 15 Flock brand automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) that the University of Memphis controls. After identifying that six are within the main campus boundaries and two within the Park Campus boundaries, the other seven were harder to locate. The eight identified cameras on campus, along with...
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UACCB, White River Firefighter Training Association Launch Rookie School
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is launching a firefighter rookie school in partnership with White River Firefighter Training Association and area fire departments. The program utilizes a partnership and curriculum through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy in Camden, according to a press release. The program, covering Firefighter...
Daily Helmsman
Campus dining: students share concerns about the Tiger Den and its inconsistencies
For University of Memphis students, getting food on campus should be simple. However, students say changes to dining options, meal plans, prices and food quality have made campus dining feel unpredictable. Amongst students, a common complaint was that campus dining isn't entirely bad but it lacks consistency. Students say they...
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Records reveal another death at Tennessee daycare run by Kid University owner
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Investigators at News 2’s sister station, WREG, have uncovered new details about Kid University, the daycare where six-year-old Winter Jones, who was non-verbal and autistic, was left on a hot bus in the August heat. Records reveal another child died at a day care...
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Walnut Ridge athletic director says balance is key for students with extracurriculars
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KAIT) - With school back in session, students participating in sports and other extracurricular activities are balancing those commitments with a full course load. Jeffery Blake, athletic director for Walnut Ridge Public Schools, said mastering that balance can benefit students in the classroom and beyond. Blake said...
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Jonesboro-Area Students Are Turning Video Games Into a School Sport at Valley View
There’s a room at Valley View Junior High that sounds nothing like a study hall. Esports coach Chris Jennings has a name for it: “loud organized chaos.” The program schedules four practices each week for its 51-student roster, with students gathering in Room 150 to work on game-specific drills and strategies.
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Wynne High School announces homecoming court, Spirit Week theme
WYNNE — The Wynne School District has announced its 2026 homecoming court. Wynne High School will celebrate homecoming Friday, Oct. 2, against Greene County Tech. The senior maids are Reece Autry, Carmyn Collins, Katie Cowan, Presley Devasier and Blair Huddleston. The junior maids are Aubrey Carter, Rose Jackson and Baxley Vaught. The sophomore maids are Ansleigh Hobbs, Stella Holbrook and Saaniyah Tucker.
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Westside Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Then Beats Hoxie 23-7
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Westside High School has won the latest round of the Fox Football Faceoff, earning a $250 donation for its athletic booster club after receiving the most votes in this week’s school-vs.-school competition from 104.9 The Fox. Before Friday night’s game,...
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Alumni Association to Honor Langford, Poston and Tiner as Distinguished Alumni
Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas State University Alumni Association will recognize three outstanding graduates as Distinguished Alumni during the Homecoming celebration. The distinction, considered the association’s highest honor, has been awarded for more than 40 years to alumni who demonstrate excellence in their careers, service to their communities and devotion to A-State.
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Brookland schools address AI-generated post tied to nationwide TikTok trend
Brookland Public Schools is addressing an online post connected to a TikTok trend that officials say is affecting schools nationwide. The district says the post includes an AI-generated version of Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat shown on Brookland School District grounds, along with a message directed at the district.
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Arkansas State professor says AI could make entry-level jobs harder to land
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Landing a first job could get harder, and artificial intelligence may be a factor. A Stanford study finds little evidence AI is causing mass job loss, but unemployment numbers are still ticking up. Research shows AI could make the white-collar job market tougher, especially for new graduates trying to get their first job.
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Wynne students to begin interim ATLAS testing Tuesday
WYNNE — The Wynne School District will begin interim ATLAS testing Tuesday, Sept. 8, following a break for Labor Day. The test schedule for Wynne Junior High School students includes math Tuesday, Sept. 8; writing Wednesday, Sept. 9; reading Thursday, Sept. 10; and science Friday, Sept. 11. Wynne Junior...
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West Memphis Christian School launches ‘Building the Armory’ campaign
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A fundraiser is underway at West Memphis Christian School. “We have launched a capital campaign called ‘Building the Armory’ to build a much-needed on-campus gymnasium,” said Nichole Tubbs. “We do not have a gymnasium currently at our school, which as you can imagine can be a bit of a challenge. We have had a very kind and generous donor that has gifted us a 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor. We are raffling that off. Tickets are $100 each and the drawing will be held on Sept. 11. That is the West Memphis Christian School’s homecoming game.”
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UACCB, fire chiefs launch 38-week Rookie School in Batesville to train more firefighters
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A new firefighter training program in Batesville will help departments across the region get more firefighters fully trained without sending them hours away from home. Becky Warren, the dean of Career and Workforce Education at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB), says...