Brandon Eells News Today

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Rachel Eells as interim director of the School of Education. Eels is replacing Kent Layton, who retired over the summer. The director is an administrative and leadership role that oversees the School of Education. It is similar to a chairperson position.

On the eve of todays general election, opponents and proponents of the proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas jousted as candidates for state, federal and local offices made their closing pitches to persuade voters to cast ballots.