The board of trustees at ASU declined to allow faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus under the new state law. A tuition rate increase of about 3.5% for undergraduates was also approved.
KAIT and corporate sponsors award scholarships to high school seniors at the top of their class! Find all participating Region 8 valedictorians listed here, as seen on KAIT-TV!
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:01:49 GMT
BLYTHEVILLE, AR (AP) - A group of parents and grandparents has filed a federal lawsuit against the Blytheville School District, challenging the district's denial of student transfers under the state's
A group of parents and grandparents has filed a federal lawsuit against the Blytheville School District, challenging the district's denial of student transfers under the state's school choice law.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:14:17 GMT
LAKE CITY, AR (KAIT) - The Caraway Police Department is investigating an incident between a parent and students at Riverside Elementary School. Officer Kevin Tucker said Michael Stayton of Caraway went
NEW DETAILS: A parent accused of assaulting three children at a Caraway elementary school appeared in court Monday. According to the Craighead County Prosecutor's Office, 47-year-old Michael Stayton did not enter a plea and has a tentative trial date set for June 4th.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:45:41 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Hispanic Community Services, Inc., hosted a festival Saturday at the Arkansas State University Rugby Fields as part of its 11th Annual Hispanic Celebration. The family-friendly,
Proceeds from the festival support the activities of the Hispanic Community Services, Inc., and contribute to annual scholarships for Hispanic students attending Arkansas State University.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:48:20 GMT
WEINER, AR (KAIT) - The Weiner High School Class of 2013 graduates this evening. As family and friends gather to celebrate students' achievements, they will also be watching what could be the last class
The Weiner High School Class of 2013 graduates this evening.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:36:30 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Never say you're too old to do anything. Gracie Presley of Jonesboro turned 89 years old this year and is working to earn her GED. Presley never completed high school but is
Gracie Presley of Jonesboro turned 89 years old this year and is working to earn her GED.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:12:55 GMT
WYNNE, AR (KAIT)- The Cross County Boys and Girls Club mentoring program has come a full circle. Many teens in the program will graduate Friday after spending four years in the mentoring program. Veronica
The Cross County Boys and Girls Club mentoring program has come a full circle.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:26:04 GMT
BATESVILLE, AR (KAIT)- According to the CDC, 66 percent of Arkansans are overweight, but there may be hope at one Region 8 school who has incorporated health and wellness into their curriculum. Eagle
According to the CDC, 66 percent of Arkansans are overweight, but there may be hope at one Region 8 school who has incorporated health and wellness into their curriculum.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:49:06 GMT
NEWPORT, AR (KAIT) – A math competition has added up to be a great success at Newport Elementary School. The school honored more than 200 students during an assembly Thursday for competing in the third
The school honored more than 200 students during an assembly Thursday for competing in the third annual Math Marathon.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:53:50 GMT
BAY, AR (KAIT) – The final Teacher of the Month for the 2012-20113 school year has spent her entire life in Region 8. Mrs. Amanda Grisham, who teaches 3rd grade at Bay Elementary School, grew up in the
The final Teacher of the Month for the 2012-20113 school year has spent her entire life in Region 8. Mrs. Amanda Grisham, who teaches 3rd grade at Bay Elementary School, grew up in the Jonesboro area and graduated at Nettleton High School before pursuing a degree at Arkansas State University. After college, she got her first job as a teacher in Craighead County.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:27:36 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- Former Congressman Asa Hutchinson addressed the Paragould Rotary Club Wednesday regarding his National School Shield Task Force plan after the tragedy at Newtown Elementary School. Veronica
Former Arkansas Congressman Asa Hutchinson addressed the Paragould Rotary Club Wednesday regarding his National School Shield Task Force plan after the tragedy at Newtown Elementary School.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:41:51 GMT
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas State University is warning Bill Halter that it owns the trademark to the "Arkansas Promise Scholarship" and says the Democrat needs to stop using a similar phrase in his
Arkansas State University is warning Bill Halter that it owns the trademark to the "Arkansas Promise Scholarship" and says the Democrat needs to stop using a similar phrase in his campaign for governor.
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.
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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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