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JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Amid talks amongst lawmakers, academics are preventing to be paid higher for the work they do frequently.
On Tuesday, July 26, dozens of academics lined up on the Jonesboro Municipal Heart, holding indicators like “Academics will keep for higher pay” and “One-time bonus doesn’t equal a elevate”.
A type of on the rally was Angela Cooley, a sixth-grade math instructor on the Jonesboro Math and Science Magnet Faculty.
Cooley mentioned academics have at all times been paid little, however after listening to concerning the latest particular session in Little Rock over the excess of cash, in addition to feedback by District 20 Senator Dan Sullivan, it confirmed her one thing wanted to alter.
“When the governor first began speaking to legislators about doing the excess elevate for academics and employees, superintendents reached out, principals reached out,” she mentioned.
Cooley defined Jonesboro Public Faculties has sufficient of a pupil physique to generate sufficient income for pay and advantages, however small rural colleges are usually not that fortunate.
“Once you have a look at some smaller rural colleges, they don’t have hundreds of scholars. They don’t usher in as a lot cash to pay their academics, and people are those which might be making that 36-thousand,” she mentioned. “I’m grateful my district is in a position to do this, however I acquired to struggle for different academics who can’t.”
Cooley mentioned the struggle is much from over, including there can be a rally on the Little Rock capitol on Aug. 7, the place she can be joined by different educators in Northeast Arkansas and the state.
“E mail your legislators, e mail your senators, e mail your consultant, e mail all these individuals. Let’s struggle for our pay,” she exclaimed.
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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball will welcome one of the best players in program history back to Bud Walton Arena tonight.
The No. 24 Razorbacks (3-1) will host Little Rock (3-2) Friday. The Trojans are coached by Darrell Walker, who was a consensus All-American for the Razorbacks in 1983 and is a member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame and the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor.
The Hogs are in the midst of a four-game homestand and are coming off a 91-72 victory over Pacific Monday. They’ve been stingy through the early portion of the season and rank 10th in the nation in KenPom’s defensive efficiency metric.
This will be just the second meeting between the two Natural State programs. Arkansas won 93-78 in 2021, and the Trojans are coming off a road victory over Tulsa in their most recent contest.
Below are live score updates, highlights and other notes from Arkansas basketball’s fifth game of the season.
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Arkansas vs. Little Rock will be broadcast on SEC Network. The matchup can also be streamed with a subscription to FUBO, which has the option for a free trial, and ESPN+, which includes ESPNU and all other ESPN channels.
Arkansas 79, Little Rock 63: This game could follow a familiar theme to earlier home games, with a mid-major squad staying close thanks to 3-pointers, but Arkansas’ talent eventually wearing out the opposition. A blowout is more likely if one of Trevon Brazile or Jonas Aidoo returns to the floor for the Hogs.
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Friday morning:
Record: 3-1
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Record: 3-2
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Second-round playoff games take place across the state Friday, November 22, in the Arkansas high school football postseason.
You can follow all of the AAA playoff football games and get updated scores by tracking the SBLive/SI Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard.
High School on SI will have in-game score updates and all of the final scores from every corner of the state. You can also search for full schedules and complete scores from all of your favorite teams.
Here’s your guide to catching all of the Round 2 Arkansas high school football playoff action on Friday night (November 22, 2024).
STATEWIDE ARKANSAS FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD
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2024 ARKANSAS FOOTBALL SCHEDULES: FIND YOUR TEAM
Can’t make it to your favorite team’s game but still want to watch them live? You can watch dozens of Arkansas high school football games live on the NFHS Network:
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And don’t forget to visit the brand new Arkansas homepage on High School on SI, powered by SBLive Sports, for all the latest news, highlights, analysis, scores, photos and information on Arkansas high school sports. Follow our live game coverage and read our feature stories, breaking news, the latest recruiting news, rankings and much more.
To get live updates on your phone – as well as follow your favorite teams and top games – you can download the SBLive Sports app:
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