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Sheridan School Board votes to increase bus driver pay; Approves funding for school security improvements

Monday, May 8 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board voted unanimously to give bus drivers a raise during Monday night’s school board meeting. The district, much like other districts in the Deltaplex area, has struggled to maintain a healthy bus driver staff, and low pay is an issue that has... Read More.

Two seek Sheridan school board position

Thursday, May 4 by Ray King

Early voting is underway in Sheridan to decide which of two candidates will fill an at-large position on the Sheridan School Board. Incumbent Jeremy Orman is facing Clarissa Wallace, who are both from East End. Until the 2020 census, all seven members of the Sheridan School... Read More.

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White Hall School Board approves retirement, resignations, and new hires in special called meeting

Monday, May 1 by Staff

The White Hall School Board held a special called meeting Monday night to accept the resignation of two teachers, retirement of on teacher, and to approve employment of four teachers. The board approved the retirement of Moody Elementary 5th grade teacher Natalie Dietrich – effective... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Gets New Buses, High School Design Sneak Peak

Tuesday, April 25 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District board approved the purchase of 10 new buses Monday night. Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree said at the school board meeting the district received $1.5 million in federal “covid money” to purchase the buses. Five of the buses will be bought before the... Read More.

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Camden man arrested after threatening violence against a school

Monday, April 17 by Staff

On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Arkansas State Police arrested Keshawn Jamal Hawkins, 22, of Camden, charging him with Threatening to Commit an Act of Mass Violence on School Property. The arrest was made less than 24 hours after a suspect was positively identified as the... Read More.

Drew County Sheriff’s Office investigating threat against school

Friday, April 14 by Staff

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office has announced they are investigating a threat against a Drew County school, and will have officers present on campus as the investigation takes place. The release does not name the school that received the threat. A press release from Sheriff Tim... Read More.

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Rising costs of school construction; LEARNS Act major topics of discussion at WCSB meeting

Thursday, April 13 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School District held their April meeting Thursday night after postponing from Monday night where several items were discussed to include the continual rising cost of construction for a new high school. Superintendent Tom Wilson spoke with Deltaplex News following the meeting to... Read More.

White Hall Superintendent talks salary updates for 2023-2024 school year

Wednesday, April 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

White Hall School Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday approving their salary schedule for the 2023-2024 school year and staff and teacher raises. Superintendent Gary Williams joined the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday and host Greg Horne asked about that meeting. Williams was then asked if... Read More.

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Sheridan hires two new principals at Monday night’s school board meeting

Tuesday, April 11 by Staff

The Sheridan School District has filled both of its vacant principal positions for the 2023-24 school year. Dr. Amber Binz will be joining the district as principal at East End Intermediate School, and Dennis Wolfe will take over the top leadership role at Sheridan’s... Read More.

Monticello School Board approves demolition of elementary school

Tuesday, April 11 by Ray King

At a special called meeting, the Monticello School Board in late March approved the demolition of City Park Elementary School. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Superintendent Sandra Lanehart said the maintenance costs for the building exceeded $60,000 per year and needs a new roof,... Read More.

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Cleveland County School Board hires new coaches; Accepts resignation of another coach

Monday, April 10 by Staff

By: Suzi Parker The Cleveland County School Board hired new Wildcat coaches, accepted the resignation of another coach and transferred a current coach to a new position in a special called meeting Monday night. The board met in executive session for more than an hour and... Read More.

Arkansas High School Basketball Postseason Awards/All State Teams Announced

Tuesday, April 4 by Laron Marbley

Arkansas High School Basketball Postseason Awards/All State Teams Announced The SB Live basketball post season awards were recently released and the 5A State Champion Pine Bluff Zebras were well represented on the boys side. COACH OF THE YEAR Billy Dixon- Pine Bluff 27-5/15-1 5A South PLAYER OF THE YEAR Deion Buford-Wesson... Read More.

Stories tagged with: school

Sheridan School Board votes to increase bus driver pay; Approves funding for school security improvements

Two seek Sheridan school board position

White Hall School Board approves retirement, resignations, and new hires in special called meeting

Pine Bluff School District Gets New Buses, High School Design Sneak Peak

Camden man arrested after threatening violence against a school

Drew County Sheriff’s Office investigating threat against school

Rising costs of school construction; LEARNS Act major topics of discussion at WCSB meeting

White Hall Superintendent talks salary updates for 2023-2024 school year

Sheridan hires two new principals at Monday night’s school board meeting

Monticello School Board approves demolition of elementary school

Cleveland County School Board hires new coaches; Accepts resignation of another coach

Arkansas High School Basketball Postseason Awards/All State Teams Announced

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