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Heartwarming
96-year-old Fort Smith man graduates college with tech degree | 'Whatever you do, do it the best you can'
Local News
Arkansas' largest school district celebrates the 20th anniversary of Bayyari Elementary
Although many schools in the Springdale School District have been around longer, the principal says Bayyari still holds a strong sense of cross-cultural community.
Local News
Arkansas Children's receives $2.3M award for food allergy research
The seven-year award will allow the research center to grow study participation, increase research in new focus areas, and more.
Local News
Gov. Sanders announces $20M nursing training grants
On May 13, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced more than $20 million in training grants to 19 Arkansas colleges and universities to support nursing programs.
Education
Arkansas invests more than $20M in nursing schools in the state | Here's a list
The grants will be awarded to 19 universities in the state including some in 5COUNTRY.
Local News
Garfield Elementary commemorates final year with reunion celebration
"It's an icon, it's just the heart of the community," said Garfield Mayor Gary Blackburn.
Local News
Garfield Elementary in Rogers marks its final year of operation with reunion celebration
Alumni as far back as the 1940s came to pay their respects to the school that many say is the heartbeat of Garfield.
Local News
UAFS Embracing Hispanic Heritage raises more than $5,000 to support its cause
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, but the Hispanic Heritage Committee focuses on creating events to embrace it all year.
Education
Teen earns doctorate from Arizona State University
Dorothy Jean Tillman isn't your normal 18-year-old. Instead of entering college, she just graduated with a doctorate.
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests at several US universities
Tensions have ratcheted up in standoffs with protesters on campuses across the United States and in Europe, with hundreds of arrests made.
Education
Judge rules Arkansas cannot prevent 2 teachers from discussing critical race theory in class
The prohibition is being challenged by two teachers and two students at Little Rock Central High School, site of the 1957 desegregation crisis.
Education
Arkansas cannot stop two teachers from discussing Critical Race Theory, judge rules
The judge said the state's arguments about the law said it doesn't prevent classroom instruction that teaches or refers to any theory.
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