LITTLE ROCK Governor Mike Beebe has confirmed Tom Kimbrell of Cabot as the new Commissioner of Education for the State of Arkansas. The Arkansas Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Kimbrell this morning. "Tom shares my philosophy that education is Arkansas's top priority and he knows that we can continue increasing student achievement through strong standards and rigorous curriculum," Beebe said. "He has also proven his ability to work with the diverse range of individuals and ...