As part of an ongoing yearlong celebration of its 50th Anniversary, North Arkansas College invites the public to the south campus on Friday, April 19, 2024, to commemorate the late Dr. Bill Baker. Dr. Baker was the founding college president who became the longest running college president in the state of Arkansas. Dr. Baker was the college’s president for 27 years before he retired in 2000. more

JONESBORO — Years of research and planning will culminate on Monday, April 8, when a total solar eclipse will be seen across parts of the state. more

FORT SMITH — This week, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva at Harvest Time Academy in Fort Smith to announce that children of veterans, military reserve members, first responders, and law enforcement officers, as well as students who previously attended D-rated schools, are now eligible to apply for the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program. The EFA program was one of the key features of the LEARNS Act, passed last year. more

A legislative package presented by U.S. Senator John Boozman and signed into law Saturday, March 23, will help fund enhanced health education at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) through a $6 Million appropriation. more

LITTLE ROCK — A high school teacher and two students sued Arkansas last week over the state's ban on critical race theory and “indoctrination” in public schools, asking a federal judge to strike down the restrictions as unconstitutional. more

Green Forest's Kids With Character theme for January was Patience. Students in Grades K–5 received certificates honoring their demonstration of good character. more

Green Forest's Kids With Character theme for February was Honesty. Students in Grades K–5 received certificates honoring their demonstration of good character. more

“Eclipse on the Street” is coming – April 8, 11 a.m.—3 p.m. Join us for a fun filled day! We will have vendors, food trucks, games for kids, and we will have the planetarium open. Bring your lawn chairs and spend the afternoon with us watching this spectacular event. more

The Twentieth Century Club met March 7, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church with Jane Adair, Shane Carico, and Diana Ezell serving as hostesses. President Mary Speice called the meeting to order and led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. more

CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas has received a $5 million anonymous gift to support the interior design program in the Department of Art and Design. more

Local schools have begun preparing for new students, with kindergarten registrations getting started for the 2024-25 school year. To be eligible to attend kindergarten, a student must be 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2024.  more

Harrison students will have the opportunity to participate in Camp Invention again this year. In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Harrison Schools is excited to host the nationally acclaimed program to children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. more

Bonnie Baker, wife of the late Bill Baker, the founding president of North Arkansas College will receive the 2024 Pioneer Impact award presented by the Northark Foundation. This award was established in 2018 to recognize individuals for their service to Northark and the community. more

The Boone/Newton County Retired Teachers and Support Staff Association recently held their March meeting. more

Eclipse on the Street more

The Harrison Colony Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the Chapter winner of the Seventh Grade American History Essay Contest. Lucas Crow of Omaha Middle School is the winner. Lucas is the son of Jennifer and Matt Crow. more

President of North Arkansas College Dr. Rick Massengale went before the Jasper School District Board of Education at its meeting Tuesday night, March 12, and proposed a partnership that would bring college classes to Jasper High School. more

North Arkansas College (Northark) invites everyone to the south campus to enjoy activities leading up to the 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. The eclipse will start at 1:53 p.m. more

Newton County Special Service Corporation, Inc. (NCSSC) is closing the Mt. Judea Learning Center (Early Head Start) on March 22, according to an announcement released by Sherry R. Campbell, executive director of NCSSC. more

An iconic home located in the heart of Harrison has been dismantled this week. The house at 1402 Speer Drive was built in 1874. It has been standing tall in a clearing surrounded by virgin timber for generations — a quiet reminder of years gone by, as the town has gone through much growth and many changes around it. more