Arkansas
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…
Black Arkansans urged to prioritize heart health
During Black History Month, the American Heart Association is emphasizing the significance of heart health education and establishing a heritage of …
University of Arkansas tackles affordable housing crisis with prototype home
By Matthew Moore for KUAF-FM.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Arkansas News Service reporting for the KUAF/Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation-Publ…
Avian flu outbreak highlights need for improved wildlife disease tracking
In the wake of the latest, highly contagious bird flu outbreak in Arkansas and across the country, Congress is considering a bill to improve the …
Report: AR near bottom in number of adults with post-high school credentials
New data show how many people pursue degrees or other credentials after high school, and the numbers show Arkansas has some work to do to improve…
Arkansas expands summer food access to combat childhood hunger
Arkansas wants to tackle childhood hunger this summer, by opting into a summer food program for kids. One in five children in the Natural State …
Rural Arkansas schools see challenges in education compared with nation
The National Rural Education Association's latest report, "Why Rural Matters 2023," finds Arkansas is a critical state - due mostly to funding for …
Health misinformation vs. science: Can you tell the difference?
In Arkansas and across the country, public health experts say the rapid spread of health misinformation online is contributing to a dangerous decline …