Williford
Williford, AR · Education
whiterivernow.com
UACCB launches scholarship for first responders, public servants
For local first responders and other public servants balancing demanding jobs with higher education, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is offering a new source of financial support. UACCB has launched its Public Service and Safety Scholarship for full-time employees working in high-risk and hazardous roles. The scholarship...
actionnews5.com
College campuses on alert after two college students found dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - College campuses across the Mid-South are on high alert following the deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi. Leaders on campuses and across Shelby County are urging students to have fun, but have fun safely as illicit drugs circulate on campuses. Two students were...
Chalkbeat
Memphis school board taps new leadership
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The Memphis-Shelby County school board voted Tuesday to replace previous board chair Natalie McKinney with Tamarques Porter , the District 4 school board representative first elected to his seat in 2024. “Leadership is not simply about how you govern in a moment,” Porter said after he was nominated by new board member T.L. Harris. “It’s about who can collectively bring board members together, the community together, and how we can set a vision for the future.” McKinney was nominated for reelection but received one vote, and she ultimately voted for Porter after he received the majority of votes. Towanna Murphy nominated and voted for herself. Sable Otey will join Porter as board vice chair, a complete leadership turnover for the board as it faces an uncertain year ahead amid a looming state takeover threat and major decisions like pending school closures . The board sued state Republicans this summer over the new takeover law, which aims to install a politically appointed oversight board with
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Westside High School considers extending cellphone exception for homecoming
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Westside High School is considering extending an exception to the state’s “bell-to-bell” cellphone policy this year, according to Principal Katie Edlemon. Last year, high school leaders approved the exception after hearing from students around events including homecoming and the school pep rally. Edlemon...
arkansasradio.com
ASU System Names New Chancellors at A-State and ASU-Newport
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees has approved new chancellors for Arkansas State University and ASU-Newport. During a special meeting, trustees approved ASU System President Todd Shields’ recommendations to appoint Dr. Calvin White Jr. as chancellor of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and Ike Wheeler as chancellor of ASU-Newport.
arkansasradio.com
Cave City Students Attend Razorback Game Through Burls Kids Program
A group of Cave City Middle School students made memories they will not soon forget after traveling to Fayetteville through the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation’s Burls Kids program. The students made the trip to attend an Arkansas Razorback football game and experience a special day on the University of Arkansas...
KTLO
High school golf championships set over next two weeks
The Arkansas high school golf championships are scheduled over the next two weeks, with competitors able to follow the action live through the AAA Golf app. The app can be found by searching for “AAA Golf” in the App Store or Google Play. The girls’ championships began Monday,...
jonesbororightnow.com
University Announces Class of 2030 A-State Scholar Recipients
Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Thirty-five high-achieving freshmen at Arkansas State University have been awarded the prestigious A-State Scholar, the university’s highest academic scholarship. The students, all part of the university’s Honors College, come from five different states, include high school valedictorians and salutatorians, and represent a...
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Students Participate In “Unique Pilot” Program With Museum In Cave City, Arkansas
The community of Cave City is buzzing with excitement over a new educational partnership. Cave City School District students and teachers are taking part in a unique pilot program with the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, supported by the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce and The Heart of Cave City, with events scheduled at the downtown pocket park.
thewynneprogress.com
Wynne’s Westbrook named A-State Scholar
JONESBORO, Ark. — Wynne High School graduate Cole Westbrook has been named an A-State Scholar, the highest academic scholarship at Arkansas State University. Westbrook is one of 35 freshmen to be awarded the scholarship. The students are all part of the university’s Honors College and come from five different states.
takemetotn.com
Full-Tuition Scholarships Help This Tiny Tennessee College Stand Out Among America’s Best
Rhodes College might be small, but it packs a serious punch when it comes to academic excellence and financial support. Tucked away on a stunning Gothic campus in Memphis, this private liberal arts school has earned a reputation for offering generous full-tuition scholarships that make top-tier education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. With its commitment to personalized learning, tight-knit community, and opportunities that rival much larger universities, Rhodes proves that size doesn’t determine quality.
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First of its kind class in the state wraps up at Black River Technical College
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Army National Guard and Black River Technical College held a first-of-its-kind Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) course focused on drone training. Arkansas Army National Guard students at BRTC completed a 40-hour course to prepare for the ways drones will be used in the future. Soldiers...
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UA-EACC announces appointment of Greg Gibson to Board of Visitors
FORREST CITY — University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College announces the appointment of Greg Gibson of Marianna, Arkansas, as a new member of the UA-EACC Board of Visitors. The appointment was approved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas by a Board resolution during the scheduled meeting on Sept. 17-18 in Fayetteville.
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Jonesboro woman reunites with teacher who inspired her own passion in teaching
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A social media post reunited Jonesboro woman Nadja Prunty with the teacher who inspired her, and Prunty now plans to pursue the same profession. Prunty, 35, said she has always loved working with kids and explaining things, which led her to think about her third-grade teacher, Donna James, at Fox Meadow Elementary.
kjnbtv.com
BRTC awards four scholarships to students across Northeast Arkansas
Black River Technical College has awarded four scholarships to students from across the region. Addison Watson of Pocahontas received the BRTC GED Scholarship. She is studying general studies. Allison Hampton of Biggers received the Phillip Collins II and Beth Collins-Bagwell Memorial Scholarship and is pursuing a nursing degree. Sarah Addison...
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Legacy scholarship to support A-State students
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) -A new scholarship at Arkansas State University will help Arkansas students pursuing degrees in business and STEM fields while honoring the values of education, opportunity and service that have shaped one Arkansas family for generations. Ronald Dedman ’78 and Mitchell Dedman ’11, both of Little...
KTLO
MHJH Football teams go undefeated at Jonesboro Annie Camp
Mountain Home sent 3 of its junior high squads to Jonesboro on Thursday night. The Bombers took on the Jonesboro Annie Camp Whirlwinds. The night began with the 7th grade Bombers picking up the victory over the Whirlwinds 22-0, improving their record to 4-0. The 8th grade followed up tying the Whirlwinds 6-6, taking their record to 3-3-1. Mountain Home rounded out the perfect night with a 17-6 victory over Jonesboro Annie Camp. The 9th grade squad improves to 5-0 on the campaign.
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BRTC awards scholarships to students pursuing nursing, agriculture, other degrees
Black River Technical College has awarded scholarships to several students pursuing degrees in fields ranging from nursing to agriculture. River Lee of Imboden received the Peco Foods, Inc. Scholarship and is seeking a degree in nursing. The $1,000 Peco Foods scholarship was made possible through the 2025 BRTC Foundation Golf Tournament’s 4-Star sponsorship package.
The Commercial Appeal
Judge to hear arguments on Memphis schools takeover lawsuit
A federal judge will hear arguments Oct. 2 on whether or not the state oversight board can get to work while a lawsuit over the takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is underway. Plaintiffs filed a motion June 30 asking the court to allow the school board to continue to operate while the lawsuit plays out and to prevent the defendants, which include Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and members of the oversight board, from interfering with or terminating any MSCS leadership without legal cause while the case is ongoing. Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. in Nashville will hear arguments on these topics on Oct. 2. Shelby County Government, MSCS, the school board, Shelby County Board of Commissioners and the nine individual members of the elected school board sued state leadership over the takeover in mid June. On July 1, the first day of the oversight board's legal start, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order pausing the takeover. The defendants are also asking the court to dissolve that order. The Educational Oversight Board of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is made up of nine members , chosen by state officials. The hearing was originally set for Sept. 24, but the plaintiffs requested