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Brandi Renee Jones, 54, of Eufaula, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at her home. Brandi was born on May 18, 1969 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Roy Oliver and Sherry Ann (Smith) May. Brandi lived in southern Arizona as a child and then moved to Oklahoma in elementary school. In 1987, she graduated from Allen High School. Brandi married Travis Jones on June 27, 1987. They
The Arkansas School Safety Commission has now met two times since the Governor reconvened the commission after the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
With the rising number of COVID-19 cases, parents might be worried about sending their kids back to the classroom after winter break.
Arkansas school districts wait on guidance from state as COVID cases surge The state health department is still finalizing its back-to-school plans for schools as COVID-19 cases climb in the state. Author: Kathryn Gilker Updated: 6:39 PM CDT July 20, 2021 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Despite an increase in COVID-19 cases, Arkansas schools are getting ready to welcome back students to the classroom. But so far, the state hasn’t issued guidance for districts on how to begin the school year safely. Arkansas school districts must submit ready for learning plans to the ...
Local schools ponder whether to lift mask requirements for students Gov. Asa Hutchinson will give a decision on lifting the state-wide mask mandate at the end of March. Some schools say they might stick with the masks anyway. Author: Bailey Devane Updated: 5:55 PM CST March 11, 2021 SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Leaders of local school districts are debating if students should continue wearing masks in class, even if Governor Asa Hutchinson lifts the mask mandate at the end of March. Springdale Schools say their students are good about wearing masks, and their COVID-1...