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State sees uptick in covid-19 infections
Although the Arkansas Department of Health has stopped publishing covid-19 case numbers, hospitalization and emergency room data indicates infections are on th…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUAMS fundraising tops $40M
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced Thursday that it received $40.8 million in gifts and philanthropic grants in the fiscal year that end…
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Subscriber Exclusive$5.2 million in covid relief announced for rural Arkansas hospitals
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced a second round of funding for a handful of rural hospitals participating in a covid-19 relief program.
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas’ 25th Safe Haven Baby Box dedicated at East End Fire Department
A dedication and blessing ceremony at the East End Fire Department on Wednesday afternoon marked the installation of Arkansas' 25th Safe Haven Baby Box for mot…
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Subscriber ExclusiveDepartment of Education announces changes to the Child Care Development Fund subsidy program
Updates have been made to an Arkansas child care program to expand eligibility and accessibility for families who apply, the state Department of Education anno…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUAMS receives 7-year, $31.7 million federal grant for clinical trials, research
A seven-year, $31.7 million federal grant has been awarded to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for continued training and research efforts, offi…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIn the face of improved treatments, education remains key in battling Alzheimer’s, speakers tell Arkansas council
An Alzheimer's group presented recommendations to raise public awareness surrounding the disease to the Alzheimer's and Dementia Advisory group's legislative m…
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas’ rural hospitals await federal relief funds; tiered payment system draws criticism
As rural hospitals across Arkansas continue to struggle from debt incurred during the coronavirus pandemic, many were given a lifeline of $60 million to be dis…
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Subscriber ExclusiveCovid infections likely on rise in Arkansas, 32 other states, CDC says
With each variant of covid-19 becoming increasingly transmissible, experts predict Arkansas will see a summer spike in cases, although they say the risk of sev…
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Board suspends license of ophthalmologist accused of touching patient’s breasts during exam
A state board has suspended the medical license of an ophthalmologist who a patient said asked her to remove her shirt and bra and then touched her breasts dur…
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Subscriber ExclusivePanelists in Little Rock discuss toll of smartphones, social media on youth
Early exposure to smartphones and social media is leading to anxiety and addict-like behavior among young people and delays in the development of their social …
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas’ rank for child well-being falls from 43 to 45
Arkansas ranked No. 45 in overall child well-being, down two spots from its ranking the previous two years, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book publis…
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Subscriber ExclusiveState Department of Health says no abortions reported in Arkansas in 2023
No abortions were reported in Arkansas in 2023, the first full year after the state's ban on the procedure took effect, according to a report by the state Depa…
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Subscriber ExclusiveAdvocates ask to meet with Arkansas DHS officials about Medicaid concerns
Citing what they described as a lack of response to their concerns about beneficiaries who have been disenrolled from the state's Medicaid program or who have …
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Subscriber ExclusiveMedicaid payments support new program at pediatric clinics in Arkansas
Since the beginning of the year, a handful of clinics in Arkansas have been receiving extra payments from the state Medicaid program for their participation in…
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Subscriber ExclusiveState overdose deaths decline for a 2nd year
Drug overdose deaths in Arkansas fell last year for the second year in a row, although the number remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to provisional …
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Subscriber ExclusiveState overdose deaths decline for a 2nd year
Drug overdose deaths in Arkansas fell last year for the second year in a row, although the number remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to provisional …
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Subscriber ExclusiveMore than 1,000 athletes compete in Arkansas’ annual Special Olympics
More than 1,000 athletes competed at the Special Olympics Arkansas Summer Games at Harding University in Searcy. The organization's largest event of the year f…
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Subscriber Exclusive1 more flu death reported in Arkansas; flu activity remains ‘minimal’
One flu-related death was reported in Arkansas over the past week, raising this season's death toll to 128, the state Department of Health reported Tuesday.
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Doctor suspended following report of rape at Magnolia hospital
The Arkansas State Medical Board has suspended the license of a Magnolia doctor who was arrested in early May on a rape charge.
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Benny Petrus, former Arkansas Speaker of the House, dead at 67
Benny Petrus, a lifelong Stuttgart resident who once served as speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives and later on the Summit Utilities board of dire…
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Subscriber Exclusive1 more flu death reported in Arkansas as level of flu activity remains ‘minimal’
One flu-related death was reported in Arkansas over the past week, raising this season's death toll to 127, the state Department of Health reported Thursday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveResidency board selects its officers on 2nd meeting
The state's new Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board elected a chair and vice chair at its second meeting on Wednesday.
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Subscriber ExclusivePanelists praise Arkansas’ first proton therapy center
Arkansas' first and only proton therapy center has treated almost 100 cancer patients since it opened in September, participants in a panel discussion on the n…
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Subscriber ExclusiveAnnual North Little Rock barbecue fundraiser draws more than 50 teams, plenty of fans
For the 20th year, the Buzz B-Q fundraiser on Saturday attracted contestants with varying skill levels, from humble backyard grill enthusiasts to dedicated tea…
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Motorcycle crash kills Missourian
A Missouri woman was killed when she crashed her motorcycle near Eureka Springs on Thursday afternoon, police said.
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Pulaski County clerks office warns about scams
The Pulaski County clerk's office on Friday issued a warning to alert residents about scammers who may be attempting to extort money from them by impersonating…
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Subscriber Exclusive5 more Arkansas flu deaths reported as level of flu activity remains ‘minimal’
Five flu-related deaths were reported in Arkansas over the past week, raising this season's death toll to 126, the state Department of Health reported Thursday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveGroup celebrates World War II veteran’s 100th birthday in North Little Rock
Members of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society's Gen. Ira Eaker Chapter on Saturday celebrated the 100th birthday of World War II veteran William "Dub" Toom…
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas awarding $20M in grants for mental illness services, starts 4 programs for children with behavior issues
State officials on Friday announced the availability of $20 million in grants meant to fill gaps in services for people with mental illness, substance abuse di…
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Subscriber ExclusiveReport: Arkansas ranks No. 6 in nation in dropping children from federal health insurance due to post-covid ‘unwinding’
The percentage decrease in Arkansas in children covered by Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program last year following the lifting of coverage pro…
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas reports 2 more flu deaths, 14 new covid deaths for week
Two flu-related deaths were reported in Arkansas over the past week, raising this season's death toll to 121, the state Department of Health reported Wednesday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNurse vacancies disrupting care for facility residents, Arkansas lawmakers told
A shortage of nurses at three of the state's five centers for people with severe developmental disabilities has disrupted residents' care and hurt morale, pare…
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Subscriber ExclusiveMilitary vets gather for Veterans Affairs event in Little Rock
Scores of military veterans connected with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other community organizations Saturday morning during the sixth annual picnic…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLeukemia survivor touts the wonders of clinical trials
Mel Mann was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in 1995 -- a time when the outlook for such patients was far bleaker and the opportunities for care through…
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Subscriber ExclusiveState reports 3 flu deaths over the past week; 117 total deaths for entire flu season
Three flu-related deaths were reported in Arkansas over the past week, raising this season's death toll to 117, the state Department of Health reported Wednesd…
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Subscriber ExclusiveMobile health unit for addiction recovery, treatment officially launched in Malvern
MALVERN. -- A mobile health unit designed to connect underserved rural communities with addiction treatment services officially launched on Monday morning at t…
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Subscriber ExclusiveTwo-day free dental clinic in Conway draws hundreds
CONWAY -- For Jessyca Casto, dental care has taken a back seat for years, especially since her insurance plan doesn't cover it.
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Subscriber ExclusiveProtocol on HIV drugs said to be approved by Arkansas Medical Board
The Arkansas State Medical Board has approved a statewide protocol allowing pharmacists to dispense pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis medications for HIV, acc…
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4 new flu deaths reported in Arkansas over past week as level of flu activity falls to ‘minimal’
Four flu-related deaths were reported in Arkansas over the past week, raising this season's death toll to 114, the state Department of Health reported Wednesda…
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Subscriber ExclusiveChoices in presidential race lacking, former candidate and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson tells Little Rock crowd
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, speaking to an audience of more than 100 in Little Rock on Wednesday, predicted a lack of support for the two major party …
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1 dead, 4 injured in US 71 collision
A woman died and four other people, including two minors, were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Thursday night in Logan County, according to a preliminary…
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Sanders declares state of emergency in Arkansas ahead of eclipse
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday declared a state of emergency related to Monday's total solar eclipse and released $100,000 to assist with the state's re…
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas Supreme Court upholds ruling allowing gun prohibition at ASU arena
A Conway attorney who has been testing the limits of Arkansas gun-carrying laws was dealt his latest setback this week when the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled th…
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1 person dead, 3 injured in shooting in NLR
One person was killed and three others were wounded in a shooting in North Little Rock on Friday night, police said in a news release.
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2 Arkansas State Police traffic stops said to net a total of 555 pounds of marijuana
The Arkansas State Police on Friday announced two traffic stops in the span of less than two weeks that it reported had collectively led to the seizure of more…
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Subscriber ExclusiveSix more Arkansas flu deaths reported
Six flu-related deaths were reported in Arkansas over the past week, raising this season's death toll to 110, the state Department of Health reported Thursday.
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UAMS awarded $11.5 million for cancer research
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a 5-year, $11.48 million federal grant to create a center devoted to…
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Subscriber ExclusivePlanting of Survivor Tree sapling in Little Rock marks anniversary of 2023 tornado
To mark the first anniversary of the March 31, 2023 tornado, Little Rock officials and residents gathered for a ceremony at the park in the Walnut Valley neigh…
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Subscriber ExclusivePost-tornado disparities told in tale of three cities
It was the same tornado that struck North Little Rock, Sherwood and Jacksonville on March 31, 2023, as it tore a 32-mile path of destruction through Central Ar…
