Breaking NewsFor the parents of new kindergartners, walking their child to their first day of school is a special moment that will be taken away due to COVID-19.10:02 PM CDT August 6, 2020BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The upcoming school year will now be exceptionally hard for one group of young students and their families. Kindergartners and their parents are faced with challenges that go beyond the classroom and the curriculum. Some districts aren't allowing parents to walk their children inside the building for their first day of school.For the parents of new kindergartners, walking their...…Breaking NewsFor the parents of new kindergartners, walking their child to their first day of school is a special moment that will be taken away due to COVID-19.10:02 PM CDT August 6, 2020BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The upcoming school year will now be exceptionally hard for one group of young students and their families. Kindergartners and their parents are faced with challenges that go beyond the classroom and the curriculum. Some districts aren't allowing parents to walk their children inside the building for their first day of school.For the parents of new kindergartners, walking their...WW…

Breaking NewsPolice say the man came in and posed as a customer interested in the piece of jewelry. He did not appear to have any weapons or use any kind of force.2:46 PM CST December 4, 2020FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Fayetteville Police are searching for a person they say robbed a local jewelry store.According to police, just after 12 p.m. Friday (Dec. 4) a man walked into Underwoods Fine Jewelers on Dickson Street and stole an estimated $70,000 bracelet.According to Sgt. Tony Murphy, the man came in and posed as a customer interested in the piece of jewelry, then grabbed it and ran. He did...…Breaking NewsPolice say the man came in and posed as a customer interested in the piece of jewelry. He did not appear to have any weapons or use any kind of force.2:46 PM CST December 4, 2020FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Fayetteville Police are searching for a person they say robbed a local jewelry store.According to police, just after 12 p.m. Friday (Dec. 4) a man walked into Underwoods Fine Jewelers on Dickson Street and stole an estimated $70,000 bracelet.According to Sgt. Tony Murphy, the man came in and posed as a customer interested in the piece of jewelry, then grabbed it and ran. He did...WW…

FSPD says the suspects were described as black males and black females ranging from 16-25 years of age.12:25 PM CDT April 5, 2020FORT SMITH, Ark. — Dillard's in Fort Smith was robbed by multiple individuals Saturday (April 4), according to Fort Smith Police.The Dillard's employees contacted police around 5:30 p.m. to report what was at first presumed to be a vehicle theft. One employee informed police that approximately seven individuals both males and females were checking car door handles and eventually accessed two vehicles. One vehicle was red of an unknown model, and the other a...…FSPD says the suspects were described as black males and black females ranging from 16-25 years of age.12:25 PM CDT April 5, 2020FORT SMITH, Ark. — Dillard's in Fort Smith was robbed by multiple individuals Saturday (April 4), according to Fort Smith Police.The Dillard's employees contacted police around 5:30 p.m. to report what was at first presumed to be a vehicle theft. One employee informed police that approximately seven individuals both males and females were checking car door handles and eventually accessed two vehicles. One vehicle was red of an unknown model, and the other a...WW…

Breaking NewsThere are still questions regarding how schools decide to stay open or move to close during the coronavirus pandemic.7:09 PM CDT July 23, 2020ARKANSAS, USA — There are still questions regarding how schools decide to stay open or move to close during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and there are still concerns about the plan to reopen for on-site instruction. There is one month until schools reopen, and the plan is still for every school to start with students physically present. Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-Arkansas) remains firm on that decision, even with open...…Breaking NewsThere are still questions regarding how schools decide to stay open or move to close during the coronavirus pandemic.7:09 PM CDT July 23, 2020ARKANSAS, USA — There are still questions regarding how schools decide to stay open or move to close during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and there are still concerns about the plan to reopen for on-site instruction. There is one month until schools reopen, and the plan is still for every school to start with students physically present. Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-Arkansas) remains firm on that decision, even with open...WW…

Breaking NewsThe app would use your phone's code not attached to your personal information and alert you if you've been near someone who is COVID-19 positive.10:25 PM CDT July 23, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Technology allows information at our fingertips, and soon we could know right away if we've been exposed to someone with coronavirus Metova, an Arkansas-based company is working on a contact tracing app. It would not track your location or use GPS. It would use your phone's individual code, not connected to your personal information, to alert you if you've been close to...…Breaking NewsThe app would use your phone's code not attached to your personal information and alert you if you've been near someone who is COVID-19 positive.10:25 PM CDT July 23, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Technology allows information at our fingertips, and soon we could know right away if we've been exposed to someone with coronavirus Metova, an Arkansas-based company is working on a contact tracing app. It would not track your location or use GPS. It would use your phone's individual code, not connected to your personal information, to alert you if you've been close to...WW…

Breaking NewsStudents over the age of 10 will be required to wear a mask while on the bus and in areas where six feet of distance are not possible.Credit: KFSM12:01 PM CDT June 25, 2020GREENWOOD, Arkansas — Greenwood School District staff are making plans for the 2020-2021 school year.The information gained from a recent parent survey provided the staff with key information used in their decision making.District staff is creating a detailed plan addressing the eight key areas listed below.A task force has been formed to address the key areas for school re-entry in August.Members include...…Breaking NewsStudents over the age of 10 will be required to wear a mask while on the bus and in areas where six feet of distance are not possible.Credit: KFSM12:01 PM CDT June 25, 2020GREENWOOD, Arkansas — Greenwood School District staff are making plans for the 2020-2021 school year.The information gained from a recent parent survey provided the staff with key information used in their decision making.District staff is creating a detailed plan addressing the eight key areas listed below.A task force has been formed to address the key areas for school re-entry in August.Members include...WW…

Breaking NewsMany teachers worry it will not be long before we start seeing major outbreaks inside schools with the record-breaking COVID-19 numbers.10:17 PM CST November 11, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Many teachers worry it will not be long before we start seeing major outbreaks inside schools with the record-breaking COVID-19 numbers.The Little Rock School District saw 12 more positive cases of COVID-19 and more than 100 teachers and students quarantined on Wednesday alone. More than 1,900 cases were recorded statewide, which is a record."Every single week, every single day, the number of...…Breaking NewsMany teachers worry it will not be long before we start seeing major outbreaks inside schools with the record-breaking COVID-19 numbers.10:17 PM CST November 11, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Many teachers worry it will not be long before we start seeing major outbreaks inside schools with the record-breaking COVID-19 numbers.The Little Rock School District saw 12 more positive cases of COVID-19 and more than 100 teachers and students quarantined on Wednesday alone. More than 1,900 cases were recorded statewide, which is a record."Every single week, every single day, the number of...WW…

Breaking NewsFive weeks into the new school year and districts across Arkansas are struggling to find enough substitutes.6:25 PM CDT September 22, 2020Five weeks into the new school year and districts across the state are struggling to find enough substitutes."It's something we continue to keep an eye on," Arkansas Education Commissioner Johnny Key said on Tuesday.The Pulaski County Special School District is among those feeling the effects."We are in need of subs," Shawn Burgess, the district's assistant superintendent of human resources said.Already this year, PCSSD has been forced to...…Breaking NewsFive weeks into the new school year and districts across Arkansas are struggling to find enough substitutes.6:25 PM CDT September 22, 2020Five weeks into the new school year and districts across the state are struggling to find enough substitutes."It's something we continue to keep an eye on," Arkansas Education Commissioner Johnny Key said on Tuesday.The Pulaski County Special School District is among those feeling the effects."We are in need of subs," Shawn Burgess, the district's assistant superintendent of human resources said.Already this year, PCSSD has been forced to...WW…

Breaking NewsAnother 33 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Sebastian County Friday (June 26), making a three-day jump of 99.Credit: Talk Business & Politics5:01 PM CDT June 27, 2020Another 33 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Sebastian County Friday (June 26), making a three-day jump of 99, which is 27.7% of known cases in the county since March 11.Sebastian County ends the week with 357 known cases, with 188 active cases and two deaths. There have been 167 recoveries in the county. Crawford County has 131 known cases with 64 active cases and no deaths.There are 19...…Breaking NewsAnother 33 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Sebastian County Friday (June 26), making a three-day jump of 99.Credit: Talk Business & Politics5:01 PM CDT June 27, 2020Another 33 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Sebastian County Friday (June 26), making a three-day jump of 99, which is 27.7% of known cases in the county since March 11.Sebastian County ends the week with 357 known cases, with 188 active cases and two deaths. There have been 167 recoveries in the county. Crawford County has 131 known cases with 64 active cases and no deaths.There are 19...WW…

Breaking NewsThe additional care continuity pay will go to eligible non-physician direct-care workers employed by or contracted with institutional setting providersCredit: Getty Images/iStockphoto2:55 PM CDT April 15, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Arkansas’s request to use Medicaid funds to temporarily increase the weekly income of long-term services and supports (LTSS) direct-care workers during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference Wednesday (April 15).On April 8, the Arkansas...…Breaking NewsThe additional care continuity pay will go to eligible non-physician direct-care workers employed by or contracted with institutional setting providersCredit: Getty Images/iStockphoto2:55 PM CDT April 15, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Arkansas’s request to use Medicaid funds to temporarily increase the weekly income of long-term services and supports (LTSS) direct-care workers during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference Wednesday (April 15).On April 8, the Arkansas...WW…