RIDE WEEVILS RIDE! UAM LEAVE SEASON OPENER WITH WIN OVER NWOSU

RIDE WEEVILS RIDE! UAM LEAVE SEASON OPENER WITH WIN OVER NWOSU UAM Athletics ALVA, Okla. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team played their first match-up of the 2023 season on Thursday evening. The Boll Weevils traveled to Alva, Oklahoma to face Great American Conference member Northwestern... Read More.
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Little Rock police chief on leave after shooting

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The police chief in Little Rock has been placed on paid leave after shooting at a woman who allegedly shot another woman on New Year’s Eve, the city’s mayor said Saturday. Police Chief Keith Humphrey is on leave following the... Read More.
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State Democratic Party chair to leave position

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Democratic Party chairman said Monday that he would resign to head a super PAC targeting former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders’ bid for governor. Michael John Gray announced that he would resign effective Sept. 1 to become... Read More.
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Republican State Senator Jim Hendren to Leave Party

BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – State Senator Jim Hendren announced on Thursday his decision to leave the Republican Party and become an Independent. Hendren, an Arkansas state senator representing District 2 in Northwest Arkansas, announced his decision in a statement posted to Twitter. “Having spent 4... Read More.

Arkansas to depend on newcomers after Joe, Jones leave early

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will have a distinctly different look this season. Isaiah Joe and Mason Jones left school early and declared for the NBA draft, leaving the Razorbacks without their combined 39 points per game. For second-year coach Eric Musselman, whose team was 20-12... Read More.
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$20M in paid COVID-19 leave for Arkansas teachers proposed

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and education officials on Friday proposed setting aside $20 million for teachers who have to miss work because of the coronavirus as the state reported one of its biggest increases in confirmed virus cases since... Read More.
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PBSD Principal placed on Administrative Leave due to lawsuit

According to the Pine Bluff School District, a lawsuit was filed against the Pine Bluff High School principal, Dr. Michael Nellums, and the district. Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh said this is the first time the District administrative team ever received any notice of the allegations... Read More.