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Monticello Schools Lockdown Lifted After Security Threat

Thursday, September 18 by Luke Matheson

The Monticello School District (MSD) confirmed Wednesday that a precautionary lockdown has been lifted and all students and staff are safe following a security threat in the area earlier in the day. According to school officials, the district enacted its safety protocols after receiving information... Read More.

Drew Central and England High Schools Face Player Suspensions After On Field Brawl Ends Game Early

Wednesday, September 10 by Luke Matheson

Both Drew Central and England high schools will be short-handed in their upcoming football games after a brawl erupted during their contest last week, leading to an early end to the matchup. The Arkansas Activities Association has confirmed that Drew Central will be without four... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Schools Enforce New No Cell Phone Policy

Wednesday, July 30 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff School District began classes Monday and with it came the implementation of the Bell to Bell no Cell Phone law. School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Barbaree said she then went to... Read More.

White Hall High School’s Logan Guynn Elected National FCCLA Officer

Tuesday, July 29 by Luke Matheson

Logan Guynn, a standout student from White Hall High School, has been elected to serve on the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Executive Council following a competitive election at the organization’s National Leadership Conference, held July 5–9 in Orlando, Florida. Guynn,... Read More.

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Watson Chapel Schools Collaborate with Health Department After Whooping Cough Case

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel School District has asked the Arkansas Department of Health to help assess health and safety protocols at the school after a student was diagnosed with whooping cough. Dr. Keith McGee, Superintendent of Watson Chapel Schools, released the following statement regarding the situation. Dear... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Signs Legislation to Combat Antisemitism in State’s Public Universities and K-12 Schools

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law on Thursday SB 352, a Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)-backed bill addressing and prohibiting antisemitic discrimination in the state’s public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. The legislation — the full text... Read More.

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Unpredictable Spring Weather Challenges Schools in Southeast Arkansas

Wednesday, April 9 by Alex Bivens

There was all kinds of weather in Southeast Arkansas last week from sunshine early in the week to thunderstorms, torrential rain and the threat of tornados at the end of the week. Gary Williams, the Superintendent of the White Hall School District, was asked about... Read More.

Schools & Government Offices closing early Wednesday due to severe weather threat

Wednesday, April 2 by Luke Matheson

Multiple Deltaplex area schools are closing early Wednesday due to the threat of severe weather. Strong storms with possible tornadoes and flooding are expected for the Deltaplex area Wednesday afternoon, leading to the decisions to close. SCHOOLS: Pine Bluff - Closing at 1:30 p.m. Watson Chapel - Closing... Read More.

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Statewide Ban on Cell Phones in Schools Begins This Fall

Monday, March 24 by Alex Bivens

A new state law bans cell phones in every public school district in the state beginning this fall. Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was asked about that law by Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne who said his understanding was that the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Schools See Decrease in Fights Thanks to Security Director

Tuesday, March 18 by Alex Bivens

While they still happen, fights at Pine Bluff High School or Junior High are not occurring as frequently as they previously did and some of the credit for that goes to Foster Baker, the district’s Director of Security. Baker and District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree recently... Read More.

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White Hall Schools: Spring Break Excitement and Teacher Bonus Insights

Monday, March 17 by Alex Bivens

The White Hall School District is preparing for spring break which begins next Monday and District Superintendent Gary Williams was asked if this last week before the break is tough because everybody is looking forward to it. Williams appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show... Read More.

Mandatory firearm safety classes for Arkansas public schools passed into law

Sunday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

A new law in Arkansas, Act 229, mandates that public schools and open enrollment public charter schools provide age-appropriate firearm safety education. This initiative, led by Rep. R. Scott Richardson, arose from community discussions about children's exposure to firearms, particularly unsecured ones in homes they... Read More.

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Monticello Schools Lockdown Lifted After Security Threat

Drew Central and England High Schools Face Player Suspensions After On Field Brawl Ends Game Early

Pine Bluff Schools Enforce New No Cell Phone Policy

White Hall High School’s Logan Guynn Elected National FCCLA Officer

Watson Chapel Schools Collaborate with Health Department After Whooping Cough Case

Arkansas Governor Signs Legislation to Combat Antisemitism in State’s Public Universities and K-12 Schools

Unpredictable Spring Weather Challenges Schools in Southeast Arkansas

Schools & Government Offices closing early Wednesday due to severe weather threat

Statewide Ban on Cell Phones in Schools Begins This Fall

Pine Bluff Schools See Decrease in Fights Thanks to Security Director

White Hall Schools: Spring Break Excitement and Teacher Bonus Insights

Mandatory firearm safety classes for Arkansas public schools passed into law

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