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White Hall School Board votes to hire Ryan Mallett as head football coach

Wednesday, February 23 by Staff

The White Hall School Board has voted to name former Arkansas Razorback quarterback Ryan Mallett as their next head football coach. Mallett is a former collegiate and NFL quarterback who signed to play for Michigan out of high school before transferring to Arkansas for his... Read More.

AEDC awards nearly $503K to promote wildlife education, improve school conservation programs

Tuesday, February 15 by Staff

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $502,838.41 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 183 schools, school districts, and conservation districts in 65 Arkansas counties. The grants are funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish... Read More.

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Sheridan School Board votes unanimously to terminate Superintendent’s contract

Monday, February 14 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board voted unanimously to terminate the employment of Superintendent Jerrod Williams after spending nearly two hours in executive session following a regularly scheduled school board meeting Monday night. Williams had been suspended with pay since December 13, 2021. A special called... Read More.

Former Little Rock school administrator pleads guilty to mail fraud

Thursday, February 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A former Little Rock School District (LRSD) administrator pleaded guilty to mail fraud Wednesday after spending over $230,000 of school district funds on personal online shopping. Karen James, 48, of Little Rock, who had been the Director of Early Childhood Education and Elementary Literacy... Read More.

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White Hall School Board votes to move grades 6-12 to eight period days in the 2022-23 school year

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

The White Hall School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to expand to an eight period day for grades 6-12 starting in the 2022-23 school year. School days will begin at 8:30 a.m. before being dismissed at 3:35 p.m. with the new decision. Class periods will... Read More.

Dr. Steven Bloomberg discusses how a 4-day school week could affect students

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

The Poyen School District in Grant County recently announced they are switch to a 4-day week and the Pine Bluff School District is reportedly seeing feedback on adopting a similar schedule. On Tuesday, Dr. Steven Bloomberg, President of Southeast Arkansas College was a guest on... Read More.

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Poyen School District approves four-day week

Friday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Sheridan Headlight Newspaper announced that on Tuesday, January 25th, the Poyen School Board unanimously voted to adopt a four-day school week for the 2022-2023 school year. Last year, the district conducted an online poll to gauge the interest among parents of current students. The... Read More.

Deltaplex Area School and Government Office Closing List

Thursday, February 3 by Staff

Deltaplex News will keep a running list of any schools and government offices that announce closings due to inclement weather. SCHOOLS: Pine Bluff: AMI Day for Friday, February 4 Watson Chapel: AMI Day for Friday, February 4 White Hall: AMI Day for Friday, February 4 Cleveland County School District: AMI... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department to get more aggressive against gun crimes; School threats

Wednesday, February 2 by Staff

Pine Bluff Police are getting more aggressive in their efforts to get guns off the street, according to interim police chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, Franklin was asked if the department had “kicked it up.” He was asked specifically... Read More.

School district says student seen on Watson Chapel campus with a firearm Wednesday afternoon

Friday, January 28 by Staff

Watson Chapel has addressed a situation with a ninth grade student they say was on campus with a firearm at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after school dismissed. In a release the district says that Thursday evening the student made a social media post that referenced... Read More.

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Cleveland County School District exploring possibility of seeking a mileage increase

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

The Superintendent of the Cleveland County School District said Tuesday the district is exploring the possibility of again seeking a millage increase after an effort failed last year. Craig Dupuy appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and said members of the board will be... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District to return to in-person classes on Wednesday

Monday, January 17 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District has announced they will return to in-person classes on Wednesday. See the press release below for more information: PBSD Families and Stakeholders, School will not be in session for students on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The faculty and staff will report to... Read More.

Stories tagged with: school

White Hall School Board votes to hire Ryan Mallett as head football coach

AEDC awards nearly $503K to promote wildlife education, improve school conservation programs

Sheridan School Board votes unanimously to terminate Superintendent’s contract

Former Little Rock school administrator pleads guilty to mail fraud

White Hall School Board votes to move grades 6-12 to eight period days in the 2022-23 school year

Dr. Steven Bloomberg discusses how a 4-day school week could affect students

Poyen School District approves four-day week

Pine Bluff Police Department to get more aggressive against gun crimes; School threats

School district says student seen on Watson Chapel campus with a firearm Wednesday afternoon

Cleveland County School District exploring possibility of seeking a mileage increase

Pine Bluff School District to return to in-person classes on Wednesday

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