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The Arkansas Health Care Association launched its school of nursing Wednesday during a ceremony held in Little Rock.  In the program, Certified Nursing Assistants working for member facilities take courses to advance to an MA-C role. After that, they can …

The Arkansas Health Care Association is launching its AHCA School of Nursing, which will support staffers to pursue a practical nurse license (LPN). It’s the first of its kind in the U.S.  “We are proud to lead the nation with …

While only officially announced in 2023 and launched March 2024, the new Aviation Academy at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway is several years in the making. “We talked about an aviation program at UCA for probably a decade, …

Economic development, whether it comes in the form of a local ribbon cutting or the expansion of a major manufacturing plant, represents Job 1 for those tasked with growing, supporting and expanding Arkansas businesses. Assisting local communities in supporting innovation …

Pictured above: Henderson State flight instructor and former student Kevin Taylor prepares for a flight. (Photos provided)   Caleb Huett had no aviation experience outside of flying remote-control planes with his brothers or connections to the industry when he enrolled …

For over a decade now, State Farm Agent Mike Watson has been serving the people of North Central Arkansas with the coverage they need to protect what matters most. Setting him apart from your average agent is not only his …

If you’re a fan of pie – and really, who isn’t – then lattice tell you about the place to be on Saturday, April 29, as the Arkansas Pie Festival returns to Cherokee Village. More than 100 bakers are expected …

Gov.  Asa Hutchinson announced on Sept. 6 that Diane Zook has been appointed to serve on the Southern Regional Education Board, and Lisa Hunter and Jeff Wood were appointed to serve on the State Board of Education. While the State …

Joined by Arkansas state and local officials, technology and software company Emerson celebrated the official opening of its 277,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Ash Flat on Aug. 1. Emerson has made a $35 million investment to transform an existing industrial …

A Missouri-based technology and engineering company has announced plans open a new manufacturing facility in Ash Flat, a move that is expected to create almost 250 jobs. Emerson, the St. Louis-headquartered technology company, will be investing $35 million in this …