are disparities in pay. Small, rural districts in northwest Arkansas do not pay as much as schools in Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springdale, Rogers, Fort Smith, Ozark, Russellville and Dardanelle. The differences in average salaries can be several thousand dollars a year.
– Arkansas teacher salaries went up 3.2 percent last year, to an average of $54,309. That ranked Arkansas 45th in the country.
Arkansas Tech University is the only public, four-year institution of higher education in the State of Arkansas that has committed to zero increase in tuition, mandatory fees and student housing costs for the 2024-25 academic year.
By Robert Lyons The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be set up in the lower level of the Marion County Fairgrounds Community Building located at 513 East Seawell Ave in Summit everyday until at least Friday, June 14. FEMA is in Marion County to help with registrations and answer any questions the community may have about what assistance is available.
Have A Heart Pet Shelter was lucky to weather the tornado with no damage to our building, property or to any of the Shelter animals. That does not mean it did not affect our day-to-day operations.
Marion County 4-H will host a free Youth Outdoor Adventure Day on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to County Extension 4-H Agent Billie Collins.
Dennis Ray Neeley Sr., 74, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at NARMC on May 31, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1949, in Fresno, California, the son of Francis and Grace (Neal) Neeley.
SEARCY- Dawson Walker, a Junior studying civil engineering, is among more than 1,300 Harding University students recognized for their academic excellence from grades achieved during the Spring 2024 semester.
MAGNOLIA - Kiley Paige Johnson earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the Spring 2024 semester, securing a reputable position on Southern Arkansas University’s Dean’s List. Johnson is a sophomore Elementary Education (STEM) major from Flippin.
Friday- Scattered storms possible. High near 89 degrees and a low near 70 degrees.
