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Fast Facts:
Parents should ensure kids have free time post-school, before starting homework Determine which subjects parents can assist with, which subjects need outside help Manage expectations …
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By REBEKAH HALL
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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8/6/24
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LITTLE ROCK — Students now have improved access to concurrent college credit while in high school, as well as access to scholarship funds for summer courses, thanks to changes approved today by …
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8/6/24
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JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes …
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8/6/24
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LITTLE ROCK — U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of Best Graduate Schools for 2024 ranked the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing, …
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8/6/24
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Vaccinations are a safe way to protect children from serious diseases and prevent outbreaks in schools. As the new school year approaches, it’s important to make sure children are up to date …
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By SHELDON RIKLON, M.D.
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8/6/24
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WASHINGTON – Parents and caregivers will soon begin the familiar routine of preparing and packing school lunches for their children. Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in safeguarding …
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8/6/24
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As part of an ongoing yearlong celebration of its 50th Anniversary, North Arkansas College invited the public to the south campus Aug. 26 to attend a ceremonial ribbon-cutting featuring Mrs. Bonnie …
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8/6/24
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LITTLE ROCK — Lyon College marked a historic milestone today with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, the first dental school in the state of Arkansas. …
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8/6/24
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JONESBORO – The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institutional accrediting body for Arkansas State University, has notified Chancellor Todd Shields of its decision to accept the visiting …
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8/6/24
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LITTLE ROCK — With summer 2024 on track to be the hottest summer on record for many cities in the U.S., it’s important to follow heat safety guidelines to prevent sunburns, heat …
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By REBEKAH HALL
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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8/5/24
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Watching the Olympics has been fun. Many of the United States athletics have done very well. While watching the swimming events, many memories were brought back from when my girls were on a swim team …
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By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE
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8/5/24
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An ATV rodeo Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Newton County Fairgrounds Arena is sure to rev things up for the start of the 2024 Newton County Fair which formally begins Aug. 16. The ATV rodeo will consist …
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8/5/24
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LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva congratulate the four Arkansas educators selected as 2025 Arkansas Teacher of the Year State …
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8/5/24
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Rafael Cruz-Fermaint, 40, of Springdale and Ulises Lemus-Tobar, 19, of Rogers, were killed in a highway crash in Madison County, according to Arkansas State Police. The crash happened at 5:25 a.m., …
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Staff Report
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8/5/24
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Jasper City Council recently supported a mayoral proclamation declaring Aug. 31 (2024) as International Overdose Awareness Day in the city of Jasper. The proclamation points out that this day will be …
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8/5/24
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Join local musicians, show up with your instrument and line up on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the court park bandstand. Let's bring back the old time tradition of music in Jasper. It's an opportunity …
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8/5/24
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Newton County resident and US Navy veteran Robert Roberson was recently honored by Stone Bank in Harrison by naming him the financial institution's Veteran of the Month. The bank announced Roberson …
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8/5/24
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MT. JUDEA — Personnel was on the Deer/Mt. Judea School District Board of Education's agenda when it met in regular session Monday, July 22, a week later than its normal meeting time. The agenda …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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8/5/24
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JASPER — The Jasper School District Board of Education met in regular session Tuesday, July 23, rescheduled from July 15, and took action on several items in preparation for the first day of …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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8/5/24
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There will be a Back to School block party, Friday, Aug. 9, from 5-7 p.m., on the Jasper School grounds. There will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks. Other highlights include giveaways, prizes, …
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8/5/24
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