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Little Rock – Two new virtual statewide charter schools have been approved by the Arkansas Board of Education. The board’s action allows Founders Classical Academy to add as many as 500 slots for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

As our nation mourns the death of nineteen students and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, the national conversation has turned again to the need to make our schools more secure. In Arkansas, educators and legislators have long recognized the need for vigilance to keep our children safe.

In 1722, when French explorer Jean-Baptiste Bernard de La Harpe and his crew were exploring by way of the Arkansas River, they came upon what they called “La Petite Roche” or “The Little Rock” on the south bank of the river. This “little rock” became a landmark for travelers and gave The Natural State the name for its future capital city.

Yellville-Summit proudly released the 4th Quarter 9 Weeks Honor Roll for all A’s and 3.0 for the third grade through sixth grade. The following students received all A’s for the 4th Quarter 9 weeks:

Little Rock - The school year is winding down, and many Arkansans are making summer vacation plans. Whether it is a trip to the beach, somewhere abroad, or one of Arkansas’s many lakes or state parks, Arkansans should keep a watchful eye to avoid falling victim to a vacation scam. Scam artists are using the internet, including online advertising and social media, to pitch free or deeply discounted travel deals.

Washington, DC - Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors (BOV), today joined Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James McConville, and other Army leaders at the U.S. Military Academy’s (USMA) graduation ceremony. The event honored the more than a thousand young men and women, including four cadets from the Third District, who were recently commissioned into the United States Army as second lieutenants.

The conclusion of “The Bruno Community and School”, by Loyde H. Hudson, M.D. This series has been informative and an enjoyable look back at the history of Bruno the eyes of a resident that lived part of the history.