Tammy Curtis, Publisher Good things come to those who wait — or are patient enough to see their vision become reality. “Into the Cave” is no exception. Two years in the making, the colorful piece of public art created with the talents of Cave City Middle School students has transformed a space in the heart of the city while telling the story of the community’s past and looking toward its future. On…
Submitted Education News The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) has partnered with the White River Firefighter Training Association and area fire departments to offer a Firefighter Rookie School. The program utilizes a partnership and curriculum through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA) in Camden, Arkansas. The program starts Oct, 6, 2026 and will run for 38 weeks covering the material of Firefighter I and II. “We want to…
The University of Central Arkansas held its August commencement Sat, Aug. 8, at Reynolds Performance Hall, conferring approximately 450 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and the Graduate School. Jillian Bacchus of Cherokee Village graduated with a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Tammy Curtis, Publisher The Arkansas Department of Education released its 2025-26 district and school letter grades Sept. 17, with several schools in Sharp and Fulton counties posting substantial increases in their accountability scores. Schools and districts receive letter grades based on their overall performance under the state accountability system. Factors include student achievement, academic growth and, where applicable, graduation and postsecondary readiness. Achievement measures how effectively students meet grade-level expectations on statewide…
Tammy Curtis, Publisher Years of planning, saving and community support came together Aug. 27 as Cave City School District officials, students and community members celebrated the groundbreaking for the district’s new elementary school. Amy Finster, a Cave City graduate and community director for FARCO, the project's construction manager, welcomed those attending the ceremony. “This school and this community helped shape who I am today,” Finster said. “To be here with FARCO, helping…
