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Many girls grow up competing in pageants and dream of one day representing their state on a national stage, but the story was different for Ashton Haywood, Mrs. Arkansas-America 2026. Her journey started when she became an art teacher at …

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health has announced that Dr. Ann Chou, professor in the college, is leading a $2.2 million community-based study that addresses access to preventive health services for Arkansas’ …

President Donald Trump recently announced new changes geared toward reducing the prevalence of autism in America. Among the changes are new guidelines for the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, among pregnant women; more research into the link …

Feature photo: Chris Scott with his children, Aili and Chance. (Photo provided) One of the best parts about being a dad but also one of the toughest is watching your kids grow up. That bittersweet thought especially comes up during …

In more than 30 years of health care administration, I have learned that helping children thrive starts with removing barriers for families. Too often, parents navigate a maze of appointments and multiple providers just to get the therapy their child …

The Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) has received funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand access to affordable health coverage for children across the state. The initiative will connect eligible children, pregnant women and …

The CALS Main Library will reopen its doors on Monday, Sept. 29. Earlier this month, Arkansas Money and Politics had a walkthrough to observe the progress being made on the building.  After a nearly two-year, $31 million renovation, the library …

Compass Academy of Conway has purchased a commercial property just off Interstate 40 for $3.25 million and plans to move into it this fall. The property, at 225 Tilk Road, entails a 23,856-square-foot building on 2.62 acres near the Oak …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it is initiating action to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market. Unlike toothpaste with fluoride or fluoride rinses, the products are swallowed and ingested by …

TheraPEDS, a pediatric therapy provider in Bryant, recently announced that it will move into a custom-built facility off Reynolds Road near Lowe’s in Bryant. Madeline Dunlap, founder and CEO, said the building will allow the company to better serve its …