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Russellville’s Herring wins decathlon championship; Cabot’s Pruett seizes heptathlon crown
FAYETTEVILLE — Kercher Herring had yet to complete the triple jump Thursday evening when he began to hear the voices from those who wanted him to break the points record at the state high school decathlon. Read More
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Library system’s board accepts $175,000 proposal to ward off pigeons from downtown Little Rock branch
The Central Arkansas Library System’s board of directors on Thursday voted to authorize a proposal from a Texas-based company that officials hope will put an end to a pigeon problem at a downtown Little Rock branch. Read More
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Plans for UALR cyber center and University Plaza development move forward
NASHVILLE — The University of Arkansas System board of trustees approved plans Thursday by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to create a Cyberspace Operations Research and Education Center, as well as demolish and renovate multiple buildings. Read More
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Cabot’s Pruett leads heptathlon after first day; Russellville’s Herring snags early cushion
FAYETTEVILLE — Kenzie Pruett said having to perform four events during the first day of the state high school girls heptathlon wasn’t as bad as the waiting time she had to endure between events. Read More
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3 Arkansas men receive Trooper of the Year Awards during annual ceremony
BENTON — Three men were honored with the Trooper of the Year Award during Wednesday’s annual Arkansas State Police awards ceremony. Read More
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Cabot teachers navigate AI in the classroom
CABOT, Ark. – Artificial Intelligence is just about everywhere – on apps, on phones and computers; and it’s made its way into some classrooms. At Cabot High School, math teacher BJ Brooks and English teacher Twyla Kester both say that when it comes to teaching their students, they would rather stick with the basics instead…
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U of A awarded $10M to create new state crisis hub to address behavioral health needs
Arkansas DHS granted U of A $10 million to establish a new state crisis hub for behavioral health needs. Read More
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AState Honors Excellence with 2025 Distinguished Performance Awards
JONESBORO – The 32nd annual Distinguished Performance Awards at Arkansas State University were presented to six staff members and one staff group for excellence in a department or team. The annual campus ceremony for non-faculty employees was conducted by members of the Staff Senate. The recognitions were presented by members [read more…] The post AState…
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Catholic High student among Hendrix-Murphy Foundation’s annual book award recipients
Stephen Edwards, a junior at Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock, is among two recipients for the Hendrix-Murphy Foundation’s Hendrix-Murphy Book award. Read More
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Windgate Foundation awards University of Arkansas at Monticello more than $6.2 million for nursing and teacher education programs, scholarships
The University of Arkansas at Monticello announced Tuesday it has received a grant from the Windgate Foundation totaling $6,240,000, the largest gift to the UAM Foundation in university history. Read More






