VILONIA — Vilonia School District officials are exercising some bragging rights concerning the mandated adequate yearly progress determination (AYP).

Dozens of rsums have poured into the president's office of the University of Central Arkansas over the past few weeks from hopeful applicants seeking the school's top job.

The St Joseph School Alumni Association is honoring one of its distinguished graduates, William M. (Bill) Hegeman, at a Roast and Toast event March 26 at the St. Joseph Parish Hall Dining Room on College Avenue.

The St. Joseph School Alumni Association is honoring one of its distinguished graduates, William M. (Bill) Hegeman, at a Roast and Toast event March 26 at the St. Joseph Parish Hall Dining Room on College Avenue.

Conway native Ray Simon has officially joined the group of applicants hoping to become the next president of the University of Central Arkansas.

As of Monday afternoon, the University of Central Arkansas' presidential search committee has 27 names to consider in filling the school's top role.

After months of planning and preparation, the committee in charge of finding the next University of Central Arkansas president made progress in its search Monday.

The search committee armed with the task of finding the next leader of the University of Central Arkansas has narrowed its list of applicants.

Arkansas has been selected for the 2009 National Symphony Orchestra's American Residency. Members of the symphony will begin traveling the state today.

Conway native Ray Simon told the University of Central Arkansas community he believes he has what it takes to be their next leader.