Stories from Saturday, July 8, 2023

The state of Arkansas reported a general revenue surplus of $1.16 billion during the fiscal calendar year of 2023. The fiscal calendar year ends on June 30 and revenues for the fiscal year 2024 begin July 1. The state's Department of Finance and Administration reported the surplus was from a stronger-than-expected economy and a conservative general revenue forecast within the state...

By MARCUS MCCLAIN NEA Town Courier In 2017, Blytheville’s Candice Groves received her first Teacher of the Year award at the high school. This past April, she earned the award district-wide, and has now garnered recognition on the state level. District honorees across the state are compiled and analyzed by the state board of education. ...