Arkansas
Friday, May 3, 2024
Expert reveals how neuroscience, practical tools helps build mentally strong kids
As Children's Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off in Arkansas, an expert said parents can help their children have a healthy brain to thrive…
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Feds: Grocery chains achieve record profits before and after pandemic
Consumer groups are claiming big grocery retailers such as Kroger and Walmart have been unfairly raising prices, both during the pandemic and now…
Lawsuit seeks protection for imperiled Arkansas mudalia snails
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the Arkansas mudalia snail under the Endangered Species Act. In …
Program gives AR early education workers 'Career Pathways'
The need for child care and early learning is critical, especially in rural Arkansas. One nonprofit is working to fill those gaps by giving providers …
Arkansas group raising awareness during Black Maternal Health Week
Arkansas is taking critical steps to address its high maternal mortality rate, especially among women of color. In the Natural State, Black women …
'Day on the Hill' in Arkansas calls for investment in families
Family advocates are at the State Capital for a "Day on the Hill" rally today, to voice their concerns to lawmakers about issues affecting Arkansans' …
Arkansans encouraged to observe birds, wildlife behavior during solar eclipse
On Monday, Arkansans will have the opportunity to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event, a total solar eclipse. It will be visible along a narrow track …
Student loan debt relief on way in Arkansas
Student-loan borrowers in Arkansas and nationwide could have their debt reduced or eliminated through a new one-time adjustment by the U.S. …
Migratory bird species will soon flock to the Natural State
Spring marks the season for annual migrations for numerous bird species, with Arkansas hosting a total of 428 avian varieties. Experts said …
AR city director speaks with national leaders about housing for rural areas
An Arkansas city director is back home after joining other leaders from across the country for the National League of Cities Congressional City Confer…
Equal Pay Day sheds light on AR women's wage disparities
Today is Equal Pay Day, which calls attention to the wage gap between women and men - a disparity that's even more pronounced in the Natural State…
Arkansas program preps workers for biomanufacturing jobs
By Victoria Lim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Arkansas News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service Co…