2 courts split on 10 Commandments laws
As Ark. blocks the display of the Ten Commandments and La. moves forward, we examine the 'standing' vs. 'merit' arguments dividing the federal courts.
Arkansas
Federal court blocks Ark. 10 Commandments law
Federal judge blocks Ark. law mandating 10 Commandments in classrooms, calling it unconstitutional; our editorial examines lawmakers’ political motives.
Former Okla., Texas teacher charged with Ark. murder
An elementary teacher, reported as grooming girls in Texas, was set to teach at an Ark. school. But then he murdered a married couple.
Schools can’t display 10 Commandments: 5th Circuit
Laws that would require schools to display the 10 Commandments are, once again, found unconstitutional.
Ark. Law Makes It Criminal to Show Certain Books
A new Arkansas law would make it a criminal offense for librarians to put certain "inappropriate" books on their shelves. Most are LGBTQ-related.
Clamor in courts over masking mandates
Mask mandates and bans on mask mandates are streaming from political leaders; the rules are being tested in courtrooms.
Student news roundup: Election 2020
A sample of student editorials from six states about the 2020 election. It's a most unusual election, and students are well aware of their place in it.
Students mark 60 years of integration in Little Rock
Later this month, students in Little Rock and the surrounding area will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the integration of Central H.S.
Divers put in what it takes in Fayetteville, Ark.
Diving championships come soon, and a champion diver in Arkansas shares a little about what it's like to excel in this technical sport.
Arkansas is the latest state to drop PARCC
Ark. became the latest state to withdraw from PARCC last week. The future looks uncertain, but the consortium can be saved.