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Parents in the Pine Bluff School District said they are concerned when it comes to their child's safety after a violent first three months of the school year. ....
Little Rock proposes mentorship programs for troubled youth, but programs already exist To combat youth violence in Little Rock, city leaders are proposing mentor programs. But mentorship programs exist and have flourished in the city for years. Author: Ian Russell Updated: 7:33 PM CDT April 21, 2021 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Tuesday night saw an ordinance meant to mentor troubled youth was pushed back to a later date. The ordinance comes as violent crime has seen an increase in the first quarter of the year. The issue has been an issue for years, said Shalonda Michelle, a parent who s three sons went through a mentorship program. It s not just become an issue this year. ....
Right before December began, Charles Leno Jr. had an idea. The Bears starting left tackle decided to count down the 25 days to Christmas with a separate charitable act every day. For his efforts as Leno Claus, the NFLPA awarded Leno with the Week 16 Community MVP Award. I don t like to look at things like awards and accomplishments as big, said Leno, but to be honored by the NFLPA and win the Community MVP Award, it means a lot to me because that s something I strive for in this profession: giving back. While his name is on the award, Leno credits his wife, Jennifer, and infant daughter for being the driving forces behind the initiative. ....