2+ week, 2+ day ago   (604+ words) Tablets and computers have become crucial school supplies for many students. But the same devices children use to read text, write essays, solve math problems or research history projects can also offer distractions in the form of games, social media…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (434+ words) FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Fort Smith Public Schools has settled a lawsuit brought on by a former high school football coach accusing them of racial discrimination. Felix Curry was reassigned from his post as head football coach of the…...

4+ week, 1+ hour ago   (209+ words) CENTERTON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — With the first week of school in the books for many local students, one nonprofit spent Saturday giving away shoes that will last children throughout the school year at the third annual “Kicks for Kids” back-to-school…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (230+ words) BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Bentonville Police Department recently hosted a day-long training academy for senior citizens to learn more about the agency protecting their community as well as potential security threats they could face. One Bentonville officer told KNWA…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (385+ words) Razorback Foundation Announces Success of ALL IN Fund Efforts, Increases Goal nwahomepage.com — With the official start of fall football practices, the Razorback Foundation announced important updates to the ALL IN Fund, a $30 million fundraising initiative dedicated to providing…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (337+ words) SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Springdale Public Schools officially opened the doors to Jones PREP (Personal Responsibility & Educational Preparation) Academy on Thursday. In a news release, the Springdale School District announced that the academy will welcome its first students on August…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (217+ words) KNWA FOX24 (KNWA/KFTA) — Teachers in Rogers received thousands during the Suberau Loves Learning event on Wednesday During the event, teachers at Frank Tillery Elementary School were surprised with a breakfast celebration, a $12,500 donation and school supply kits "Today was…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (326+ words) Video: UAMS purchases Proton Center of Arkansas securing long-term advanced cancer treatment LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)officials said on Thursday that the organization has surpassed its highest-ever fundraising record. Officials said the $44 million-plus in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (498+ words) (NewsNation) — A college professor has just made it into the Guinness World Records — not for a scientific discovery, but for his age. Nathan Thomas was named the youngest-ever male professor after becoming a faculty member at Miami Dade College in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (515+ words) SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The state’s largest school district is opening an alternative school this year centered on behavioral health and trauma response, and it could soon serve students in more districts across the region. The Springdale School District announced…...