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Rural Health Workforce: Fort Smith-based ACHE has launched an online doctorate focused on rural health leadership and sustainable development; its first class began in August. Medicaid Access: Arkansas lawmakers approved a three-year, $48 million contract for a customer service center to answer questions about Medicaid, with SNAP and other programs to follow. Public Health: Arkansas reported its first flu-related death of the 2026–27 season. Maternal Care: UAMS College of Nursing welcomed the first students in Arkansas’ first nurse-midwifery program. Health Costs: Arkansas Tech employees face a 14% health insurance premium increase in 2027. Local Services: Baptist Health’s mobile health unit is traveling through South Arkansas.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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North Little Rock Times Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2025?

North Little Rock Times - Arkansas |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

North Little Rock Times - Arkansas

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://northlittlerocktimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, North Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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Other Services (except Public Administration) industry an employer submit 1 H-1B petition across NC Arkansas News publication area in 2025

North Central Arkansas News |

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North Central Arkansas News

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://ncarkansasnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas,
Owner Country	United States

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Fort Smith Times publication area records 28 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2025

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Fort Smith Times - Arkansas

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://fortsmithtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas,
Owner Country	United States

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SW Arkansas Times Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2025?

SW Arkansas Times |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

SW Arkansas Times

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://swarkansastimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas,
Owner Country	United States

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Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACHE begins new public health doctorate; Miss Laura’s reopening set

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Owner: Natural State Media (multiple owners) info about owner

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal

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Owned By	Natural State Media (multiple owners)
Year Founded	1999
Website	talkbusiness.net
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fort Smith
Owner Country	United States

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By helping sad Brad with healthcare, we help ourselves

Arkansas Times |

Owner: Alan Leveritt info about owner

Arkansas Times

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Owned By	Alan Leveritt
Year Founded	1974
Website	www.arktimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 16, 2026

Arkansas Postcard Past: Little Rock in 1907

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

Owner: Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens info about owner

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.nwaonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
Owner Country	United States

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Healthcare costs top survey of Americans’ biggest economic concerns, followed by gasoline, food, utilities

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

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Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.nwaonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
Owner Country	United States

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