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-Keeping Bentonville a place to live, not just visit
Nearly 25 years ago, in January 2001, I packed up and moved to Bentonville. Two days later, I started working at the local daily newspaper, the Benton County Daily Record….
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-Nearly 25 years ago, in January 2001, I packed up and moved to Bentonville. Two days later, I started working at the local daily newspaper, the Benton County Daily Record….
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-A few years ago, I sat down with a leader for a conversation about his organization. At that time, I was conducting a case study on his organization. I was…
by June 17, 2025 12:43 pm
-I recently had the opportunity to represent Arkansas at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Indianapolis — an international gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders focused on fostering innovation…
by June 16, 2025 4:43 pm
-The meandering, often confusing and frequently frustrating plan eventually approved by Fort Smith voters to substantially fund federally-mandated sewer system improvements included talk from a few that funding for parks…
by June 14, 2025 4:36 pm
-Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the joys of parenthood and reflect on what it takes to truly support families. As two fathers serving in the Arkansas House of…
by June 14, 2025 1:45 pm
-Editor’s note: This essay, with a few minor edits, was first published in 2005. There comes a time to sell stuff long ago tucked away in closets, kitchen cabinets, attic,…
by June 8, 2025 10:06 am
-When the secretary of Housing and Urban Development visits your community, accompanied by a member of Congress and the governor, you know housing is a major issue for your region….
by June 6, 2025 4:42 pm
-A thriving workforce starts with a culture that values whole-person wellness — physical, mental, and emotional. Every June, Professional Wellness Month gives organizations a powerful opportunity to spotlight the health…
by June 3, 2025 10:00 am
-Health care professionals provide essential services, but one important service to our medical community is trusted financial advice. This applies to everyone, whether they’re starting out as a recent graduate…
by June 3, 2025 7:20 am
-We’re racing toward a paradox that will define the next 100 years: feeding two worlds at once – one bursting with growth, the other aging and shrinking. That’s the future…
by June 2, 2025 1:26 pm
-Today, Arkansas hospitals face significant challenges. Analysis from the most recent Medicare Cost Reports data shows that over 40% of Arkansas hospitals and more than 70% of rural hospitals operate…
by June 2, 2025 10:00 am
-You should know a few things about health care in Northeast Arkansas. For starters, the level of care in the region from major health care organizations like St. Bernards, NEA…
by May 25, 2025 11:23 am
-Not all of us are bargain hunters, but is there anyone who doesn’t love to score a good deal? Our drive to save is hard-wired. Studies show that when we…
by May 6, 2025 9:12 pm
-Fort Smith voters are being asked during the May 13 election cycle to make a big, tough decision. It’s a tough decision resulting from decades of tough decisions avoided. The…
by May 6, 2025 11:20 am
-I first met Rick Crawford in 2010 when he was running for Congress. He was part of a seven-person political forum in Cabot where five Democrats and two Republicans were…
by May 3, 2025 12:05 pm
-With summer break upon us, many employers open their doors to college students in the form of paid and unpaid internships. For the employer, the unpaid summer internship can be…
by April 25, 2025 9:35 am
-I recently started watching “Survivor” … again. Season 48 is airing now, and though I stopped watching about 40 seasons ago, as a mom of teenagers, I’ll do just about…
by April 22, 2025 12:41 pm
-Arkansas is undergoing a demographic shift. Population growth is now concentrated in a small number of key counties, while many others remain stagnant or are experiencing declines. Notably, only five…
by April 18, 2025 10:03 am
-As a mom, I know how hard it can be to navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. I also know how life-changing the right support can be. For too long,…
by April 17, 2025 4:43 pm
-Across Arkansas, there’s a growing recognition — among industry, educators and state leaders — that solving the skilled labor shortage takes more than conversation and good intentions. It takes action….