PASS and PACT Things of the Past in PCSSD
"It eventually boiled down to a decision by him as to what needs to be done," said Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) Superintendent Dr. Jerry Guess. That was his reaction ...
View ArticleRazorbacks reach Super Six
Post-meet quotes DULUTH, Ga. - Arkansas' gymnastics team is in the finals of the NCAA Championship after posting the second-best score in school history in Friday's Session II semifinal ...
View ArticleSentencing in plot to rob armored car hits a snag
A scheduled sentencing Friday morning for Mark Davis, the last of a group of men accused in an armoredcar-robbery conspiracy, was cut short after a dispute arose about whether Davis can withdraw his ...
View ArticleNLR marina work expected to start in May; permit last obstacle
Construction of a $3.8 million marina on the Arkansas River just west of downtown North Little Rock will start in early May, pending a final permit from the city, developer Jim Jackson said ...
View ArticleUAMS discovers data breach
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has discovered a breach of private information for about 7,000 interventional radiology patients treated at the hospital between 2009 and ...
View ArticleFunds for insurance exchange accepted
The Arkansas Legislative Council voted Friday to let the state Insurance Department use a $7.67 million federal grant to build the Arkansas-operated portions of a federally run health insurance ...
View ArticleDriver’s license suspension legal
The state Supreme Court said Thursday that a man arrested for driving while intoxicated was not unconstitutionally deprived of his license when it was suspended in an administrative ...
View ArticleAliens’ children to share challenges
Five people will participate in the panel discussion "Undocumented: Living in the Shadows" from 7:30-9 p.m. Monday at Fayetteville Town Center. The discussion, organized by the University ...
View ArticleMalpractice-documents case is heard by justices
The state Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday about whether an attorney should have been able to use the state's Freedom of Information Act to obtain documents in a medical-malpractice case ...
View ArticleVan Buren youths honor slain friend through walk
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/LISA HAMMERSLY More than 700 students at Van Buren's Butterfield Junior High took part in a fundraising walk Friday and heard police and other experts warn about ...
View ArticleState police investigating security, gifts
Arkansas State Police commanders are reviewing the long-standing practice of providing security to the Razorbacks football team after questions were raised about gifts received by the captain who ...
View ArticleState tells district lop off unions
Stephen B. Thornton William Goff, Pulaski County Special School District chief financial officer, (left) and district Superintendent Jerry Guess answer lawmakers' questions last week. On ...
View ArticleBoard To Review Drug Policy
Students in all extracurricular activities at Rogers schools could see a new policy with three-levels of sanctions against drug, alcohol and tobacco offenses this ...
View ArticleProfessor Discusses Charter Schools’ Role
Charter schools play a central role in the school choice dialogue, at least among low-income students in an urban setting, a University of Michigan professor said ...
View ArticleDriver Collides With Fire Engine
Firefighters on a run Friday had to make an emergency call of their own after a vehicle sideswiped their engine, authorities said. The accident took place at 7:28 a.m. near Second and Yocum ...
View ArticleLibrary Changes Overdue Items Policy
The Bentonville Public Library has more leverage to recoup money from people who fail to return items after the City Council approved a new policy last week. The library can now turn delinquent ...
View ArticleRabies Shots Offered At Clinic
Rabies shots for animals will be offered at a clinic from 10 a.m. to noon today at Centerton City Park. The cost is $7 per shot. Dog tags also will be available for purchase, according to a city ...
View ArticleFoundation Gives Out Grant Money
The Bentonville Public Schools Foundation gave 24 grants Thursday to support staff and students of Bentonville Public Schools. The grants totaled $58,134 and were given to nine schools. The ...
View ArticleSmith’s Name Will Be On Ballot
Ronnie L. Smith of Garfield has qualified as an independent candidate for Benton County judge and his name will appear on the November general election ballot, county election officials ...
View ArticleBuddhist Group Plans Picnic
Northwest Arkansas Buddhists will celebrate Vesak 2012 with a potluck picnic April 28 at Agri Park in Fayetteville. The event begins at noon, with lunch served at 1:30 ...
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