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Arkansas Governor’s School has announced the names of 370 students who completed the 45th edition of the program during summer 2024 at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Arkansas Governor’s School serves selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school.

Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports Deputies responded to the Protem community on August 17, 2024, at 9:50 a.m., after receiving a call of an unresponsive person. Sheriff Alexander reports Deputies responded to a residence on Kalijah Road in Protem and located the body of David B.

By Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of David M.

Ruth Anne Stewart, 61, of Salem, Arkansas. Ruth died August 20, 2024, at her home.

By Rev. Timothy Bryant And the work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever.

LITTLE ROCK — Michael Brooks has been hired as director of finance for the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, bringing more than a decade of experience and expertise to the Finance department. Brooks will manage the daily work of the department, including directing personnel involved in accounting, financial statements and overseeing the county records program.

LITTLE ROCK – The Senate and House Education Committees are close to finalizing next year’s school funding formula. They have worked all year on the formula, to comply with the mandate in the Arkansas Constitution that requires the state to provide all children with an adequate and equitable education.