by - July 16, 2026 6:28 pm
Building connections, one ride at a time
This summer is off to a strong start for Central Arkansas. Officials recently cut the ribbon and opened the first completed segment of the Southwest Trail in Saline County, which…
Opinion
by - July 12, 2026 12:04 pm
The economic costs of medical innovation
The idea behind the federal Right to Try Act of 2018 is that patients with life-threatening conditions should be able to access investigational drugs that have not been approved by…
by - June 29, 2026 12:00 pm
Why small airports matter to our state’s agriculture
Arkansas is the nation’s rice leader. We produce nearly half of all American rice and export more than $400 million worth of rice annually to markets across the globe. This…
by - June 28, 2026 4:25 pm
Concerns with the Sebastian County Sheriff’s office
The recently-surfaced video showing the potential maltreatment of a Sebastian County Jail inmate, and a subsequent statement about the troubling incident from interim Sheriff Mike Conger point to the need…
by - June 28, 2026 12:00 pm
The farm crisis
If you haven’t figured it out yet, we have a farming crisis. We’ve had a farming crisis for years, and the Band-Aids and shortcuts and starts and stops and handouts…
by - June 28, 2026 11:11 am
Building for a million people
Northwest Arkansas is one of the most dynamic growth stories in America. About 40 new residents arrive here every day. The cranes are up, the subdivisions are expanding, and the…
by - June 25, 2026 11:06 pm
SNAP payment error rate points to critical investments needed to fight hunger in Arkansas
On June 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) released the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025 Payment Error Rates. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act…
by - June 22, 2026 9:46 am
Every ring of the pharmacy door reminds me what’s at stake for Arkansas families
Every day, I hear the ding of our pharmacy door as it opens. Most people probably don’t think much about that sound. But after years of serving patients in my…
by - June 20, 2026 10:03 am
Urbanists make financial case for walkability
From May 12-16, the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) held its 34th annual gathering in Northwest Arkansas (NWA), drawing roughly 1,400 architects, planners, developers, and officials from across the…
by - June 20, 2026 9:48 am
This Father’s Day, let’s invest in Arkansas moms and babies
Father’s Day is a day for gratitude. It’s a day to celebrate the men who taught us how to ride a bike, sat beside us at the dinner table, showed…
by - June 8, 2026 12:23 pm
Capital is redefining development
Northwest Arkansas continues to be one of the most compelling growth stories in the country. Across the region, the pipeline is full of well-conceived development projects spanning multifamily, mixed use,…
by - June 5, 2026 7:17 am
America’s protein triangle
In an increasingly competitive world, nations are placing renewed importance on food production as a source of economic strength and national power. With global population projected to reach nearly 10…
by - June 4, 2026 12:00 pm
Tearing down (and building back) that wall
I recently heard the news about 36 sections of the Berlin Wall coming to Blytheville as part of the National Cold War Center’s permanent exhibit space. It’s a fantastic addition…
by - June 2, 2026 12:00 pm
Specialized lending helps region keep medical talent close to home
Northeast Arkansas is at a pivotal moment in healthcare. As our region’s hospitals and health systems continue to grow and integrate, the focus is no longer solely on delivering excellent…
by - June 1, 2026 9:30 am
NYITCOM making an impact across Arkansas
“This is going to take a while,” I thought to myself as we left the Arkadelphia city limits headed to Sparkman with the ambulance’s emergency lights on and the siren…
by - May 31, 2026 10:45 am
The next chapter for infant health
The baby was eleven months old when her mother brought her to my clinic. She had a small flat spot on the back of her head from sleeping in one…
by - May 30, 2026 10:38 am
Arkansas is showing what’s possible when we move faster for students
After 23 years in the classroom, I have learned something simple but powerful: students will rise to the level we set for them. The question is whether the systems around…
by - May 27, 2026 3:24 pm
Feeding families, rebuilding community
Northwest Arkansas is growing faster than almost anyone predicted. New neighborhoods rise where pastures once stood. Schools expand. Businesses relocate here every month. From the outside, it looks like prosperity….
by - May 25, 2026 9:34 am
Finding your place in a growing region
Northwest Arkansas is seeing new people arriving, new businesses opening and new opportunities taking shape across the region. For many young professionals, that energy and growth are part of what…
by - May 20, 2026 10:57 pm
Teens are the partners we need for a thriving Arkansas
What would Arkansas be like if every teen had the support they needed to transition into a healthy adulthood? When Teen Health Arkansas (THAR) asked youth what they thought, the…