News

Arkansas’ higher education: state barely crosses 50% graduation threshold

A new study has revealed the states with the lowest college graduation rates, naming Alaska as having the worst rate in the country. The data, done by SEO agency Hennessey Digital, looked at the graduation rates across all colleges in each state according to the latest available data from US National Center For Education Statistics (IPEDS).
Read MoreArkansas’ higher education: state barely crosses 50% graduation threshold

Liverett a Person of Interest in MC Woman’s Death

Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that his department is currently investigating the death of a female who is believed to be a Yellville woman that was reported as missing on November 13, 2025, by family members. Sheriff Alexander reports that a deputy was dispatched to a residence located on Broad Rock Lane on Thursday morning and found no signs of the woman or her vehicle.
Read MoreLiverett a Person of Interest in MC Woman’s Death

UCA offers ISTE Certification

CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has officially earned approval to offer International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification for Educators through its Instructional Technology (ITEC) graduate program – making UCA one of only six universities in the nation to achieve this distinction.
Read MoreUCA offers ISTE Certification

OPEN HOUSE AT THE CABOOSE

The Marion County Arkansas Heritage Society (MCAHS) will host a Holiday Sale and Open House on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All books and ornaments will be discounted 10% and there will be a special table of deeply discounted books, just in time for holiday gift giving.
Read MoreOPEN HOUSE AT THE CABOOSE