Regional schools earn letter grades from Arkansas Department of Education
The Arkansas Department of Education has released its school letter grades for the 2024-2025 school year
Day: September 24, 2025
Attic fire claims Bismarck home
Firefighters from several agencies converged Wednesday morning at a residential fire at the 3000 block of Arkansas Highway 7, south of Bismarck
The Southern Standard: Gurdon city marshal, 5 officers suspended due to lack of training
The Arkansas Division of Law Enforcement Standards has suspended certification for six officers with the Gurdon Police Department, including the city’s elected city marshal, Don Childers
With help of grant, Goza Middle School launching recycling program
The program will officially launch in October 2025
State releases school grades, A through F
School leaders must decide what it means for their districts, and how they can improve their scores
Electric motor maker expanding in Mena
Nidec Motor Corporation is expanding its existing facility in Mena, with an investment of more than $19 million, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced
Southern Bancorp promotes Andrea Tugwell to retail regional director
In her new role, Tugwell will lead the retail operations in six markets and 15 branches across the bank’s West Region