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Arkansas Wilderness Areas: Hard-fought battles keep Buffalo National River and adjoining national wilderness areas pristine for outdoor enthusiasts
This article on the wilderness areas along the Buffalo National River is the eighth in a series commemorating the 40th ...
The old suburban frontier is closing. Here’s what the new one could look like.
Gyourko, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School who decades ago documented slowing housing growth in ...
Arkansas’ forgotten Revolutionary War battle and the epic charge that ended it
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...
Arkansas Rural Health Academy aims to bridge healthcare gaps statewide
The Arkansas Rural Health Academy has launched as a pioneering initiative to address the workforce needs of rural hospitals ...
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Arkansas ages as youth population shrinks
Kavya Beheraj/Axios Arkansas' older population is growing while its younger cohort is shrinking, along with the nation, per new census data. Why it matters: This demographic trend presents big policy ...
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Arkansas food relief groups brace for impact after SNAP cuts in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
With Arkansas already leading the nation in food insecurity, local hunger relief organizations are warning of severe fallout after the passage of a sweeping federal budget bill that cuts billions ...
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What percentage of Arkansas is covered by Medicaid?
President Donald Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4, a measure that introduces changes to Medicaid ...
Little Rock School District releases first draft for new School Board zones
The Little Rock School District is seeking public comment on a proposed School Board zone map which, once approved, will determine where the newly established seven board zones are and which ...