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Community
4 weeks ago
New Sensory-Friendly Tommy’s Room Opens in Paragould

For lead trainer Macie Headley, Tommy’s Room represents much more than another service, it tells the story of how her family’s journey inspired a mission to serve others.

Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Library to Host Red Cross Blood Drive

Each donor will receive a $20 Amazon gift card via email.

Business
4 weeks ago
Catalyst NEA 2026 to Explore AI, Cybersecurity Research Partnerships, Workforce Development and Rural Health

Tickets and sponsorships now available for Nov. 5 Economic Development and Leadership Forums.

Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
NYITCOM’s Rajagopalan Receives $573K Grant for Cardiovascular Disease Research

This funding will further his research regarding the impact thyroid dysfunction has on cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
A-State Professor Helping Military Veterans Through Concussion Screening Tool

One Arkansas State University professor is using a sports medicine assessment originally developed for student-athletes to help military veterans after returning from deployment.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
UAMS Researchers Seeking Participants for Summer Pregnancy Study

As part of the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation’s Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Center, researchers are looking for women living in Arkansas who are pregnant between now and October to participate in the study.

Education
1 month ago
Amanda Carpenter to Represent A-State with ORAU’s Rural Health Initiatives

Driven by multiple challenges to the nation’s rural health and healthcare, ORAU is taking steps to engage its member institutions in a collective search for solutions.

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Business
1 month ago
Pediatrics Plus acquires Jonesboro-based Cynergy, Arkids

Conway-based pediatric therapy provider says the acquisition will bring applied behavior analysis services to the Jonesboro area by year’s end

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Community
1 month ago
July Declared Acute Flaccid Myelitis Awareness Month in Jonesboro in Honor of Local Boy

Since the CDC began tracking the disease in August 2014, there have been 797 cases reported nationwide.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
St. Bernards Receives National Recognition for Regional Heart, Stroke Care

The American Heart Association recognized St. Bernards Healthcare’s three hospitals in Jonesboro, Wynne and Pocahontas with eight quality achievement awards.