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After a video circulated of a student hitting another student in the RFA bathroom, parents and family members of students are questioning whether the district is working to the "best of their ability" to combat bullying in their school.

The video was available on the social media site earlier in the day on Wednesday. It is unclear exactly when the incident occurred

Over 500 people have signed a petition to reinstate Rome Free Academy's marching band director, but not everyone agrees with the sentiment.

National Association of School Nurses believes head lice in our schools "should not disrupt the educational process," abandoning “no-nit” school policy in Rome.

Rome Free Academy has allegedly removed the entrance doors to boys’ and girls’ bathrooms throughout the school.

A Rome teenager has been arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat.

The Rome Free Academy Acappella Choir Group, 'Fermata Nowhere' performed three songs with award winner Barry Manilow at Turning Stone Casino Event Center.

What an experience for the Rome Free Academy Acappella Choir Group, Fermata Nowhere. They'll perform 3 songs with award winner Barry Manilow.

Drums Along the Mohawk, the area's premiere drum and bugle corps event, is always an exciting experience to both see and hear.  And the line-up is set for this summer's show.

UPDATE: 11:50am The lockdown at Rome Free Academy has been lifted.

Once again my once-a-week stint as a pizza delivery guy lands me at the wrong door, but at least I ended up at the right building this time! I found Beth in the RFA break room with a handful of her cohorts enjoying wonderful school-lunch tacos and the look on Beth's face said 'who's this guy? what did I do??'

Do you know someone looking to go back to school and grab their degree? Well prospective college students are invited to visit over 120 colleges at the Mohawk Valley Counselors Association’s annual “College Night" tonight.