Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:24:36 GMT
A fight between two female students turned even uglier when a parent allegedly fired a gun at a Birmingham middle school. The incident happened on the front lawn of Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School on
A fight between two female students turned even uglier when a parent allegedly fired a gun at a Birmingham middle school.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:12:02 GMT
MAYNARD, AR (KAIT)- Arkansas' first lady "booked" it to Region 8 Tuesday. Around 1 p.m., an Arkansas State Police chopper set down on the ball field beside the Maynard elementary school and First Lady
Arkansas' first lady "booked" it to Region 8 Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:58:08 GMT
Northwest Arkansas Community College is the latest institution to opt out of a state law that allows faculty and staff to carry concealed guns on campus.
Northwest Arkansas Community College is the latest institution to opt out of a state law that allows faculty and staff to carry concealed guns on campus.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:52:14 GMT
HARRISBURG, AR (KAIT) - Supporters of Weiner High School are trying yet another road to keep the school open. They're hoping a conversion charter school for agriculture will work. They say Governor Mike
Supporters of Weiner High School say Governor Mike Beebe has expressed interest in starting up an agricultural charter school and they've also received support from multiple businesses throughout the community to do so.
Monday, May 13 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:55:38 GMT
SOUTHSIDE, AR (KAIT) - A family claims their daughter got large blisters on her feet after her P.E. coach made her run barefoot. The Howard family says their daughter wore flip flops last week to Southside
A family claims their daughter got large blisters on her feet after her P.E. coach made her run barefoot outdoors.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:25:08 GMT
A longtime Memphis educator who pleaded guilty to leading a 15-year scheme that helped teachers cheat on qualification exams is scheduled to be sentenced.
A federal judge in Memphis has sentenced a longtime Memphis educator to seven years in prison in a test-taking fraud scheme.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:19:01 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) - Missouri lawmakers have approved legislation allowing veterans to qualify for lower, in-state tuition rates at public universities immediately after leaving the military. The
Missouri lawmakers have approved legislation allowing veterans to qualify for lower, in-state tuition rates at public universities immediately after leaving the military. The measure passed the House 155-0 on Monday following 31-0 approval in the Senate last week. It now heads to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:10:22 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - The Helena-West Helena and Pulaski County school districts are to continue under state control. The state Education Board approved separate measures on Monday to keep the districts
The Helena-West Helena and Pulaski County school districts are to continue under state control. The state Education Board approved separate measures on Monday to keep the districts under the label of fiscal distress.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:36:59 GMT
There is an interesting group of students walking the halls of K.R. Hanchey this year. The school has students pre-k, kindergarten and first grade, and with only three different age groups, teachers were
There is an interesting group of students walking the halls of K.R. Hanchey Elementary in DeRidder this year.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:11 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:11:12 GMT
FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) - Another Arkansas college has opted out of a new state law that allows faculty and staff members to carry concealed guns on campus. East Arkansas Community College's board of
FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) - Another Arkansas college has opted out of a new state law that allows faculty and staff members to carry concealed guns on campus. East Arkansas Community College's board of
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier became the highest paid public college president of 2011-12 when he was forced out over his handling of the sex abuse scandal involving former assistant football coach...
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier became the highest paid public college president of 2011-12 when he was forced out over his handling of the sex abuse scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry...
Friday, May 10 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:28:25 GMT
Raymond Walter will bring home a bachelor's of science degree from the University of Arkansas this weekend with a triple major in mathematics, physics and economics - and he's only 18.
Raymond Walter will bring home a bachelor's of science degree from the University of Arkansas this weekend with a triple major in mathematics, physics and economics - and he's only 18.
Friday, May 10 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:12:37 GMT
WARRENTON, MO (AP) - Mother's Day will be difficult for a Missouri high school senior who lost his mother to cancer last month, but he is thankful for the school officials who granted her wish to see him
Mother's Day will be difficult for a Missouri high school senior who lost his mother to cancer last month, but he is thankful for the school officials who granted her wish to see him get his diploma.
Friday, May 10 2013 11:25 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:25:17 GMT
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will give the commencement address at Saturday's graduation ceremonies for the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will give the commencement address at Saturday's graduation ceremonies for the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
Friday, May 10 2013 6:36 AM EDT2013-05-10 10:36:30 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Some Fox Meadow Elementary kids now know what it's like to be live on scene or to put handcuffs on a criminal. The school held a Career Day and people from all walks of life went
Some Fox Meadow Elementary kids now know what it's like to be live on scene or to put handcuffs on a criminal.
Friday, May 10 2013 12:31 AM EDT2013-05-10 04:31:26 GMT
LEPANTO, AR (KAIT) - Parents of East Poinsett County Schools students are concerned with how school administrators handled a gun incident on campus. EPC Schools superintendent Michael Pierce said administrators
Parents of East Poinsett County Schools students are concerned with how school administrators handled a gun incident on campus.
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-10 02:13:38 GMT
MANILA, AR (KAIT) - A Region 8 middle school changes up the way they teach kids history. Sixth graders at Manila Middle School spent the afternoon at the local cemetery to learn about the history of the
Sixth graders at Manila Middle School spent the afternoon at the local cemetery to learn about the history of the town.
Thursday, May 9 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-09 23:50:24 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – With summer quickly approaching, many people are going to be outside more enjoying the warm weather. People exposing themselves to more sunlight are putting themselves at risk of
With summer quickly approaching, many people are going to be outside more enjoying the warm weather.
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-09 22:51:53 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- The annual "Sunshine Special" hosted by the Exchange Club happened Thursday at Craighead Forest Park. Members of the Exchange club pulled out their chef hats and cooked for the The
The annual "Sunshine Special" hosted by the Exchange Club happened Thursday at Craighead Forest Park.
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:34:54 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- A Jonesboro student was arrested Wednesday after stabbing a classmate and the principal with a pencil. According to the Jonesboro Police Department incident report, the resource
A Jonesboro student was arrested Wednesday after the principal with a pencil.
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:59 AM EDT2013-05-09 10:59:24 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) - Students at GCT High School are getting their hands dirty to help the community. Community gardens throughout town are not only teaching students the importance of agriculture but
With the weather cooperating these past few days, it's tough to find an excuse to stay inside. That might be why some Greene County Tech kids are skipping out on sitting in class.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:03:52 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- The rescue of three Cleveland women Tuesday is a reminder to parents that young children aren't the only targets for being abducted. The Jonesboro Police Department gives parents
The rescue of three Cleveland women Tuesday is a reminder to parents that young children aren't the only targets for being abducted.
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A new study from Iceland adds to existing evidence that kids are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if they're among the youngest in their grade at school.
A new study from Iceland adds to existing evidence that kids are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if they're among the youngest in their grade at school.
During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year.
During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year.
A Scottish girl's blog about the quality of her school meals had been getting a huge number of hits after news outlets around the world got hold of the story last month.
A Scottish girl's blog about the quality of her school meals had been getting a huge number of hits after news outlets around the world got hold of the story last month. Then her local council told her to stop. And that's when things really kicked off.
Bullying is an ever-growing problem for students of all ages. Here are some resources to ensure you and your loved ones are safe in and out of the classroom.
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.
Tastemaker will.i.am, best known for his work with The Black Eyed Peas, has collaborated with NASA to transmit a song to Earth from the surface of Mars.
Tastemaker will.i.am, best known for his work with The Black Eyed Peas, has collaborated with NASA to transmit a song to Earth from the surface of Mars.
Recently Amazon launched a Kindle textbook rental service to compete with several other services designed to save college kids some cash. Here's a look at how e-textbook programs compare.
In an era where many refer to their phones as a "CrackBerry," a new study finds (perhaps not surprisingly) that media addiction runs high among college students.
Earning a college degree is not a cheap undertaking. As universities raise tuition, more families are scrambling to find ways to finance a higher education.
Earning a college degree is not an inexpensive undertaking. As universities raise tuition rates, more families are scrambling to find ways to finance a higher education.
The Obama administration is looking into revising the rules on federally guaranteed student loans. Here are six things you need to know about recent changes.
The Obama administration is looking into revising the rules on federally guaranteed student loans. Here are six things you need to know about recent changes.
The average cost of a public college education is $21,000 per year. Private schools can cost twice that. You want your children to have the best, but how to pay for it all?
The average cost of a public college education is $21,000 per year. Private schools can cost twice that. You want your children to have the best, but how to pay for it all?
There are many scholarships set up by organizations, individuals and fraternal clubs that go wanting for applicants each year. Here's how to find them.
Finding an internship is, much like when you applied to college, a process. If you are considering applying for a position it is a clear indication that you are motivated. The next step is to translate that into action!
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Family involvement is important. Are you doing your best to help with homework, improve test-taking, & support your gifted child? Also, learn what to do when your teen fails.
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