Sarah DeClerk

The Little Rock School District is eyeing a restructuring that may result in school closures — and is seeking community input. The district recently released a strategic redesign plan to build a stronger future for students, along with a schedule …

Simmons First National Corp., parent company of Simmons Bank, which is headquartered in Pine Bluff, recently announced it will close 26 branches across a six-state footprint, including six in Arkansas. The Arkansas branches affected by the closure will include locations …

Hot Springs National Park is one of the state’s top tourist draws, and with the park being right downtown, it is easy for visitors to experience everything else Hot Springs has to offer, as well. Devin Heath, president and CEO …

When an athlete is injured during a game, time stops — and not just on the clock. Dr. Austin Cole, orthopedic surgeon at Conway Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center, said he understands the frustration that comes with wondering whether an …

The shape of healthcare education in Arkansas is changing. Lyon College School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock, the state’s first dental school, welcomed its inaugural class last year. Likewise, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville hosted …

(Photos provided by Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism) Arkansas is becoming more and more known as a place to visit, this year being named one of the best places to go in North America by Condé Nast Traveler. …

Economic development does not exist in a bubble. There are myriad factors that bring new businesses to town or allow existing businesses to expand, a skilled workforce, adequate real estate and a business-friendly community among them. Adequate housing and quality-of-life …

Conway Regional Health Foundation is dedicated to fundraising for what Maegan Dyson, chief development officer, called “the gap” — namely, the gap between available resources and what is necessary to meet the needs of the Conway Regional Health System and …

As the new president and CEO of Conway Regional Health System, Angie Longing said her goal is to champion the health system’s status as a regional leader in central Arkansas while keeping patients at the center of everything Conway Regional …

It is no secret that the men and women of Jacksonville have been quietly keeping the country safe for generations. In 1941, the U.S. War Department announced the creation of the Arkansas Ordnance Plant, which produced fuses and detonators during …