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Atkins superintendent dies from COVID-19 complications

Atkins Public Schools made the announcement on social media Tuesday morning.

ATKINS, Ark. — Atkins Public Schools Superintendent Jody Jenkins passed away Tuesday (Sept. 29) morning due to complications from COVID-19, according to a Facebook post from the school district. 

The post states, "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved superintendent, Jody Jenkins, passed away early this morning due to complications of COVID. Our first and foremost concern is his wife Kristi and children Ryan, Jackie and son-in-law Brandon. Above all he was a loving husband and father. We are comforted to know he is in his eternal home. He was a graduate of Atkins High School and was able to return home in 2019 to lead the Atkins School District which he considered his dream job. He loved the community, he loved his school, and he adored all of the students. Please join us in praying for his family."

5NEWS is working to gather more details about his death. Please check back for updates to this developing story. 

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