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Concerns Grow as New ‘No Cell’ Act is Implemented in Local Schools

Russellville, Ark. - The Arkansas Senate recently passed the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, a law designed to ban the use of smartphones...

Farmington School District Plans May Vote to Increase Millage for New Junior High

Farmington, Ark. — The Farmington School District is preparing for a vote in May to increase its millage rate in order to fund the...

Fort Smith Police Department seeks applicants for public safety cadet program

Fort Smith, Ark. - The Fort Smith Police Department is accepting applications for its Public Safety Cadet Program, open to individuals ages 16-20 interested in...

Fort Smith Police Department participated in Polar Plunge, raised most funds for Special Olympics Arkansas

Fort Smith, Ark. - The Fort Smith Police Department took part in the Fort Smith Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Arkansas on Saturday, successfully...

Fort Smith Police Department opens applications for Spring 2025 Citizens Police Academy

Fort Smith, Ark. - The Fort Smith Police Department is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Citizens Police Academy. The first session begins...

Fordyce School District Closes for Sanitization Amid Increased Absences

FORDYCE, Ark. — The Fordyce School District announced it will close Tuesday for sanitization after a notable rise in student and teacher absences. School...

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