5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1106+ words) Dolly Parton, the 10-time Grammy-winning country singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist known as the “Queen of Country,” has died at 80, her family announced in a video statement Tuesday. Her death has prompted widespread reaction from notable figures across the music,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (134+ words) A free celebration is heading to Downtown Rogers. Celebrate Culture, Community and Local Flavor at the NWA Community Showcase The NWA Community Showcase will bring music, food, art and family activities to Downtown Rogers on Saturday, Sept. 19. Presented by PepsiCo…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1019+ words) Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined health care leaders and Bentonville-based Olivia Walton at a maternal health roundtable Thursday in Little Rock, as providers highlighted ongoing access challenges across Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas. Arkansas health leaders gathered Thursday to discuss maternal…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (792+ words) U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., has revived a years-old inaccurate theory that COVID-19 vaccines are linked to higher rates of miscarriages. As part of a Senate investigation into former U.S. infectious diseases chief Dr. Anthony Fauci, Johnson pointed to publicly released text…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (681+ words) Social media is often blamed for contributing to anxiety among young people. But new research from the University of Arkansas suggests online platforms may also provide a source of emotional support that could help reduce anxiety symptoms. The study, published…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (220+ words) President Trump has signed an executive order to revise the childhood vaccine schedule, including splitting up grouped vaccines, despite medical experts affirming the safety of current practices. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order, calling for changes to decades…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (304+ words) As many students in our area finish up the last weekend of summer, families are doing some last-minute back to school shopping. For many kids across our area, today is the last day of summer before the start of a…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (239+ words) District leaders say students will see a shift toward more traditional learning tools as staff prepare for the first day of school. Fayetteville Public Schools is preparing for the upcoming school year with new classroom guidelines focused on how students…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (233+ words) The Gentry Public School District has supplies ready for students when the school year begins. Follow this link for the 40/29 Back to School guide. "Somewhere along the way, we realized school became very expensive for families and students. And so…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (331+ words) As Arkansas students prepare to return to the classroom, a Fort Smith therapist recommends resetting family routines and discussing what children can expect at school. With the first day of school approaching for most districts in the area, a Fort…...