Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Education Freedom Account (EFA) applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open to every child in the state. Created by the LEARNS Act in 2023, the EFA program provides funding for students to attend a school that best meets their needs whether it be public, private, parochial, […]
New law guaranteeing school breakfast is partly funded by marijuana tax; See how our legislators voted
There’s a new law in Arkansas that will provide one breakfast before the school day, for any student who asks for it, with no eligibility requirements. The practice goes into effect at the beginning of the school year in 2025. READ MORE BELOW Governor Sanders signed SB59 / Act 123 on February 20th. The legislation’s lead […]
Governor wants no phones or smart watches for public school students
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices like smart watches from every single public school in Arkansas, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Senator Tyler Dees (District 35) and Representative Jon Eubanks (District 46) are sponsoring the bill in […]
7 schools from Benton, Bryant & Harmony Grove rank in the tops and will share over $300K from State Program
The State of Arkansas School Recognition Program is handing out nearly $7 million to schools that performed in the top 5 or 10% in 2024. Seven public schools in Saline County were recognized as tops in the state with cash rewards totaling $316,108.65. Two of the schools places in two categories and got extra funding. […]
Benton student serves in Auditor’s Office in 2024 Boys State
Benton student Hayden Wood served in the Auditor of State’s office at the State Capitol during Boys State on May 31, 2024. Pictured left to right are Beau Ragan of Hardy, a student at Highland High School; Chief Deputy Auditor Jason Brady; Boys State Auditor Avery Turner of Little Rock, a student at Parkview Arts […]
Former Bryant teacher gets 13 years after transporting minor for sexual activity
Heather Hare, 33, of Conway, was sentenced to serve the next 13 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of unlawful sexual activity. Hare was sentenced on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky. MORE DETAILS BELOW The investigation into Hare revealed that […]
Watch live as Saline County teacher is honored by White House
A local teacher is 1 of only 25 across the country that were selected to participate in a White House Teacher Appreciation Event. Dustin Parsons is that teacher. He works at Bauxite Public Schools and he’s also part-time cattle rancher. The event will be hosted by First Lady Jill Biden. It’s happening Wednesday, May 8th, […]
Gov Sanders wants legislators to change FOIA, among other things in called session September 11th
In a statement to the press, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spells out her reasons for calling the Arkansas Legislature to a special session, beginning Monday, September 11, 2023. It includes changes to Freedom of Information Act, taxes, vaccines, school security, and other items. The full statement follows: SANDERS’ REASONS WHEREAS: An extraordinary occasion has arisen […]
Leadership Saline County Seeking Applicants for 2024 Class
Leadership Saline County applications are now open for 2024! Apply today to be a part of Class XVIII. https://forms.gle/TSGT1PPY8x6L1ccw8 Not sure what LSC is or want more information? They will be hosting a Zoom meeting on September 14th at 6:00 pm. Leadership Saline County is group of professionals from varying industries who are dedicated to […]
Single Parents can apply now for these scholarships for Spring 2024
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2024 semester through Oct. 15 at aspsf.org/applynow. Single parents enrolled at trade schools, community colleges, and universities can receive up to $1,600 in spring 2024 to help pay for expenses that get in the way of their education. This can […]
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