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Monday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

WCSD Board talk new food consulting services and upcoming events

The Watson Chapel School District Board met on Monday, November 8th, and discussed eighteen items on their agenda. Included in those items on the agenda were presentations from prospective foodservice consulting companies to support the food service staff in the district. Of those included Taher ...

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

Star City school board approves bonuses for employees

The Star City School Board at its meeting Monday approved a $1,000 bonus for certified/classified employees. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Superintendent Jordan Frizzell reported that the district has had a good year financially. The board also approved a state legislative report recommending a ...

Wednesday, October 27 by ABC News

Garland, under GOP attack, defends memo on violent threats against school board officials

(WASHINGTON) -- A Senate hearing grew heated on Wednesday as Republicans repeatedly demanded Attorney General Merrick Garland retract and apologize for a memo he issued earlier this month aimed at addressing a rise in threats against school board officials around the country. In an oversight hearing ...

Thursday, October 14 by ABC News

Gymnasts call on Congress to dissolve US Olympics board over Larry Nassar case

(WASHINGTON) -- Four elite gymnasts are calling on Congress to dissolve the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee's board of directors, alleging the body fostered a culture of abuse and ignored serial sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics team doctor. "We make ...

Tuesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

White Hall School District Board meeting talks annual reports; mask policy update

The White Hall School District, like most districts in Jefferson County, met for their monthly meeting. The most prevalent topic was the annual report to the public. Debbie Jones, the Administrative Assistant, presented the report focusing on specific points including a staff report, enrollment ...

Tuesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Watson Chapel School Board acknowledges staff and student for acheivement

During the monthly Watson Chapel School District board meeting on Monday, October 11th the board had a special recognition award presented to a staff member and highlighted a special student for their monthly Wildcat Warrior Spotlight section. Franky Hemphill a teacher and the Chairperson of ...

Monday, October 11 by Luke Matheson

Sheridan School Board adopts several resolutions; Announces plans for new school in East End

The Sheridan School Board passed a resolution in Monday night’s meeting to establish new school district zones after the 2020 census established the district will need to change current zones to meet requirements for the minority population. In order to satisfy requirements, the board voted ...

Monday, October 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Watson Chapel Assistant Superintendent presented Annual Report to board

The Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) met for their monthly meeting on Monday, October 11th beginning with the Annual Report to the Public at 5:30 and the regular session at 6 pm. The Annual Report was led by Assistant Superintendent LaDonna ...

Monday, October 11 by ABC News

Facebook’s oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen

(NEW YORK) — The former Facebook employee who testified before lawmakers last week will now address her concerns with Facebook's Oversight Board. Whistleblower Frances Haugen alleged blatant disregard from Facebook executives when they learned their platform could have harmful effects on democracy and the mental ...

Thursday, October 7 by Ray King

3 from Southeast Arkansas named to State Plant Board

Three men from Southeast Arkansas have been appointed to the Arkansas State Plant Board by Governor Asa Hutchinson. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, Mark Mills of McGehee, Richard Watts of Watson and Reynold Meyer of Eudora were appointed to fill vacancies on the board ...

Tuesday, October 5 by ABC News

Parole board asks Texas governor to pardon George Floyd in 2004 drug bust

(NEW YORK) -- A request to grant George Floyd a full posthumous pardon is headed to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after a public defender alleged Floyd was framed in a 2004 drug bust by a former Houston police detective now indicted on murder ...