LITTLE ROCK Gov. Mike Beebe has named Hendrix College political science professor Jay Barth to the state Board of Education. Beebe on Thursday announced that Barth has been appointed to replace Ben Mays on the board. Barth’s appointment ends June 30, 20
Read Full Article atCharles "Cliff" Gibson III, 58, a Monticello lawyer, is Gov. Mike Beebe's latest appointment to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. He succeeds Mike Akin of Monticello in the seat. He'll have a 10-year term. "Cliff's appointment helps ensure a
Meeting announcements published exclusively on Arkansas Online, the newspaper’s website, can be found at www.arkansasonline.com/tools/meetings/ . An electronic form is available on the website to submit support group meeting announcements or changes. Rea
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Gov. Beebe is kicking off a unique art display in North Little Rock today. The Rogers Photo Archive of North Little Rock has partnered with the Argenta Arts Foundation to host "JFK: 50 Years Later," an archival photography exh
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers have given their final approval to a bill to change the way the state approves charter schools. The Senate voted 32-3 Thursday for the bill designating the state Education Department instead of the Board of Edu
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The State Board of Education has renewed the charters for three independently run schools and approved a new charter school in the Bauxite district. The board voted Monday to renew the charters for the KIPP Delta Charter Schools
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to boards and commissions Tuesday: Ron Carmack, Heber Springs, reappointed to the Board of Developmental Disabilities Services for a term expiring Jan. 15, 2020. Chuck Dearman Jr., Monticello, to the B
