New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) honored Shane Broadway with the inaugural Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., Higher Ground Award during last Friday’s Commencement and Hooding Ceremony. Read more below. Broadway is the vice president for university relations for the Arkansas State University System and the […]
Shane Broadway to serve as Interim Chancellor of ASU Three Rivers
Bryant resident Shane Broadway will add the title “chancellor” to the others he’s accumulated in his career – State Representative, State Senator, Speaker of the House, Director and Vice President. Read more below. The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees announced Monday the appointment of Broadway as interim chancellor of ASU Three Rivers in Malvern. […]
Bryant Chamber to host program on Human Resources essentials Feb 11th
The Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn event in February focused on key human resources topics affecting employers, managers and business leaders. Read More Below The event, titled “Lunch & Learn: Human Resources Essentials,” is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be […]
Kids and adults register now for AGFC’s free Hunters Education course in July
Sign up for the Hunters Education program by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). The City of Benton Parks and Recreation Department will host AGFC’s 3-day class in July. Read more below. Registration ends July 18th for this class that teaches the basic of hunting in Arkansas. The class is for ages 11 through adults. […]
Bryant Once Again Named Capturing Kids Hearts Showcase District
Bryant Public Schools has been named a 2024-2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® District, a prestigious recognition that highlights the district’s commitment to building strong relationships, promoting student well-being, and creating safe, supportive learning environments. This award is a testament to the exceptional implementation of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) Process across the […]
Governor says “Education Freedom Accounts” now open for every family in Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Education Freedom Account (EFA) applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open to every child in the state. Created by the LEARNS Act in 2023, the EFA program provides funding for students to attend a school that best meets their needs whether it be public, private, parochial, […]
New law guaranteeing school breakfast is partly funded by marijuana tax; See how our legislators voted
There’s a new law in Arkansas that will provide one breakfast before the school day, for any student who asks for it, with no eligibility requirements. The practice goes into effect at the beginning of the school year in 2025. READ MORE BELOW Governor Sanders signed SB59 / Act 123 on February 20th. The legislation’s lead […]
Governor wants no phones or smart watches for public school students
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices like smart watches from every single public school in Arkansas, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Senator Tyler Dees (District 35) and Representative Jon Eubanks (District 46) are sponsoring the bill in […]
7 schools from Benton, Bryant & Harmony Grove rank in the tops and will share over $300K from State Program
The State of Arkansas School Recognition Program is handing out nearly $7 million to schools that performed in the top 5 or 10% in 2024. Seven public schools in Saline County were recognized as tops in the state with cash rewards totaling $316,108.65. Two of the schools places in two categories and got extra funding. […]
Benton student serves in Auditor’s Office in 2024 Boys State
Benton student Hayden Wood served in the Auditor of State’s office at the State Capitol during Boys State on May 31, 2024. Pictured left to right are Beau Ragan of Hardy, a student at Highland High School; Chief Deputy Auditor Jason Brady; Boys State Auditor Avery Turner of Little Rock, a student at Parkview Arts […]
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