Caddo River diving death ruled accidental
Clark County authorities say a Bonnerdale man who live-streamed himself diving headfirst into the Caddo River died an accidental death
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Arkansas Advocate: Panel OKs $7 million for school districts to lock up students’ phones during class time
Public school districts across Arkansas are expected to be able to lock up students’ cell phones during school hours, with the state Department of Education distributing $7 million to pay for pouches or lockers
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Immigrants in Arkansas struggle to achieve better life they came to the U.S. to find
Like thousands of people who come to the U.S. looking for a better life, these immigrants and their families often encountered challenges, including low-paying jobs, language barriers and navigating complex systems. And despite working one or multiple jobs, they, like many immigrants, found themselves struggling to make ends meet.
Arkansas Advocate: Heads of private schools participating in state voucher program cite aid to families
As Arkansas students head back to the classroom this month, around 12,000 will be attending one of more than 120 private schools that have been approved for the second year of the state’s school voucher program
Gurdon man finds burglar sleeping in his bed
A Gurdon man faces felony charges in Clark County after authorities say he broke into a residence and took a nap
Arkansas State Police nab 2 for smuggling cocaine, meth in I-30 traffic stop
A pair of alleged drug smugglers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, face felony charges in Clark County Circuit Court following their arrest on Interstate 30