On March 5, 1959, a horrific fire broke out at the Negro Boys Industrial School in Wrightsville, just 12 miles south of Little Rock, that left 21 children, ages 13 to 17, dead. Continue reading “UA Little Rock professors featured in CNN docuseries investigating tragic Wrightsville fire that left 21 black boys dead”
After 23 years on the job, Assistant Chief Johnny Smith, 52, of Little Rock, has become a familiar presence on campus, earning the moniker of “Officer Friendly” for his upbeat, polite attitude while protecting the university community. Continue reading “Assistant Chief Smith becomes first UA Little Rock officer to complete FBI National Academy”