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Cosmic Caverns invites Arkansas visitors to explore underground caves

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 13, 2021

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is inviting adventurers to come and see what the underground Cosmic Cavern has to offer.

Arkansas State University invites aspiring officers to enroll in online criminology program

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 13, 2021

Arkansas State University is inviting students to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts in criminology online program which will set them on a career path in law enforcement.

Arkansas lawmakers propose overhaul of state's Medicaid private option

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 12, 2021

Arkansas lawmakers are currently proposing that the state’s Medicaid private option be amended after federal courts blocked previous work requirements, according to CBS 5 News. Some experts argue that the private option costs taxpayers more and should be repealed.

Arkansas Senate advances bill to exempt unemployment benefits from income taxes

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 8, 2021

A state Senate bill seeking to exempt Arkansans from paying state income taxes on unemployment benefits recently passed the House and is closer to signed into law.

Lead Marvels expands services to Arkansas, Colorado

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 21, 2021

Lead Marvels recently announced that it is expanding its services of providing legal industry digital solutions to two new state bar associations, according to a press release.

City of Fayetteville to host Olympic qualifier for mountain biking

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 19, 2021

The City of Fayetteville will host a new cross-country mountain-bike event as a qualifier for Tokyo Olympic Games, according to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism.

Arkansas wood pellet industry 'on fire'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 19, 2021

The Arkansas wood pellet industry is booming, according to a news release from the Gov. Asa Hutchinson's Office.

University of Arkansas offers new occupational therapy doctoral program

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 10, 2021

The University of Arkansas' new Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program offers students graduate students an opportunity to earn a degree to complement their nursing skills.

Arkansas nurse anesthetists call for removal of unnecessary supervision

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 7, 2021

The Arkansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (ARANA) is urging the Arkansas General Assembly to remove unnecessary barriers for patients to access affordable health care, according to PR Newswire.

Mars Petcare to expand Fort Smith manufacturing facility

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 24, 2021

Mars Petcare is investing $145 million to expand its Fort Smith, Arkansas manufacturing facility, according to PR Newswire.

Last week of January to be recognized as Arkansas School Choice Week

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 24, 2021

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently announced that the last week of January will be recognized as Arkansas School Choice Week for the sixth year in a row, according to PR Newswire.