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The latest census figures show 17.8% of our state’s population is over the age of 65. Nationwide, the population aged 65 and over grew nearly five tim...
As we navigate busy streets in our communities, rushing to work or running errands, it’s easy to get caught up in the fast pace of modern life. Howeve...
As we approach the new academic school year, we want to extend our deepest appreciation to teachers across the state and wish them and our students a...
From 2012 to 2021, speeding-related fatalities increased by 19% nationwide. Speeding fatalities have continued to increase over the past few years. Fr...
In 2022, the Arkansas State Crime Lab reported 457 drug overdose deaths. Fentanyl was a contributing factor in 251 of those deaths.And from January to...
The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, to observe Independence Day.A legal holiday by authority of...
From battlefield tours in Prairie Grove to sunset boat cruises in DeGray Lake, Arkansas State Parks hosts more than 42,000 educational programs, activ...
In Arkansas, an estimated 58,000 Arkansans aged 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s in 2020. This number is expected to climb to 67,000 by 2025....
If you or someone you know is heading to college this fall, we want to remind you of an important deadline. July 1 is the last day to apply for the Ar...
One of the pieces of legislation signed into law this year creates Women Veterans Day as a state memorial day to be celebrated on June 12 each year.Ac...
