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Parents banned after brawl at West Memphis kindergarten graduation

Police are reviewing video evidence to determine criminal charges against five adults identified by school officials.

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Images of the fight at Faulk Elementary School.
Screenshot from Aleicia Evans
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Overview

  • During a May 28 ceremony at Faulk Elementary in West Memphis, several parents engaged in a hallway fight as children screamed for them to stop.
  • The melee was captured on both personal devices and the district’s security cameras, and no injuries were reported.
  • Superintendent Eric Foister condemned the outburst under the district’s zero-tolerance policy and vowed to pursue full accountability.
  • School officials have identified five participants, banned them from all district properties, and forwarded their names to the West Memphis Police Department.
  • Community members expressed outrage over the incident’s impact on students and urged authorities to press charges against those involved.