Giving students a safe place to ride out storms

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 7:18pm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - When a tornado hit Arkadelphia in 1997, many residents thought it would be a good idea to have a safe place people could go--to seek protection from a storm. Seven years later, that place is complete near Peake Elementary.

Completed in 2004, the Arkadelphia Community Safe Room sits on Pine street right next to Peake Elementary School as a place for people to seek shelter in the event of a tornado.

"We would move the students into this classroom and the classroom next door first, and then we would start filling up the main room," explained Principal Nikki Thomas.

Several precautionary measures have been taken, including installing perforated walls and windows that lock for added security. The safe room has enough space to house all 350 students and faculty members at Peake Elementary.

Once all the students are accounted for, residents in the neighboring community are welcome to come in and fill any remaining space.

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ASMSA to hold commencement ceremony May 25

Submitted by Arkansas School... on Tuesday, May 21st, 4:20 pm

HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts will hold its commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in Summit Arena at the Hot Springs Convention Center. There are 97 students in the Class of 2013.

Three seniors will speak during the ceremony. Student Government Association President Sorena Lo of Paris will give the senior address. Mehr Shah of Little Rock will provide the welcome, and Dimple Shah of Paragould will give the senior speech. Lo is the daughter of Vanessa and Hue Lo. Mehr Shah is the daughter of Sitara and M.B. Shah. Dimple Shah is the daughter of Nisha and Himansu Shah.

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Zdanowicz, Wright earn First-Team ABCA central region honors

Submitted by Jessica Duff

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:21pm

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (HSU) -- Henderson State's Zac Zdanowicz and Jordan Wright were named to the American Baseball Coaches Association Central Region First-Team.

The team is selected by the Central Region coaches from the Great American Conference, Northern Sun Conference and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Wright set a singled season record and tied the career record for saves in 2013 with 10. The junior relief pitcher also had a 4-2 record in 27 appearances. The native of Texarkana, Ark. struck out 53 batters in 46.0 innings of work and had a 1.57 earned run average.

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AHSCA announces 2013 All-Star Baseball/Softball/Soccer coaches

Submitted by Jessica Duff

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:13pm

CONWAY, Ark. (AAA) - The Arkansas Activities Association announced the head coaches and coaching staffs for the 2013 Arkansas Army National Guard/Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Baseball, Softball and Soccer games on June 18-19, 2013.

UCA associate athletic director Darrell Walsh welcomed the members of the AHSCA, the 2013 All-Star coaches and media representatives during the morning press conference.

This marks the 58th anniversary of All-Star competition and the 10th for baseball, softball and soccer.

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AETN launches TESS website for Arkansas educators

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 10:34am

AETN launches TESS website for Arkansas educators

New system helps ensure quality leadership, instruction, student achievement

CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) – As part of the Arkansas Educational Television Network’s (AETN) commitment to the Arkansas Department of Education, educators and administrators across the state, AETN has created a specialized website to complement the Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS).

The ADE created TESS to ensure high-quality instruction and instructional leadership that will impact teaching, learning and student achievement throughout Arkansas schools.

“AETN works to help both teachers and students succeed in the classroom,” AETN Director of Education Bryan Fields, M.Ed., said. “To guarantee that happens, it’s imperative that we react quickly and accurately to ADE initiatives.

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Man Arrested For Punching Woman After Argument Over Infidelities

Submitted by Hot Springs Daily, hotspringsdaily.com

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 9:09am

Man Arrested For Punching Woman After Argument Over Infidelities

Antonio Whiteside, 206 Campbell, was charged with Domestic Battery in the 3rd Degree.

According to the report filed with the Hot Springs Police Department, officers were dispatched to the above address in reference to a battery.

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Police: Vehicle owner thwarts carjacking

Submitted by Hot Springs Daily, hotspringsdaily.com

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 9:05am

Police: Vehicle owner thwarts carjacking

Lamar Aaron McKenzie, 401 Neptune Street, was arrested on charges of Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, Breaking or Entering and Criminal Attempt to Commit Theft over $5,000.

Shortly before 11pm Sunday night, officers with the Hot Spring Police Department were dispatched to the Spring Hotel, 135 Central Avenue in referenced to an aggravated robbery.

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