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Arkansas Farm Bankruptcies Rise as Costs Outpace Crop Prices
Arkansas Business
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August 18, 2025
Hunter Biram of the University of Arkansas said farm subsidies can determine whether a crop is profitable. (Griffin Coop) Times are so tough for Arkansas farmers that a North Little Rock law firm has placed a billboard advertising its bankruptcy...
Arkansas football searches for starter alongside Cam Ball at defensive tackle
Whole Hog Sports - Arkansas
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August 18, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE — Cam Ball’s return to the Arkansas football team, a joint decision made by the side of his ailing father in the hospital that coaches said meant turning down a lot of money, ensured the Razorbacks would keep one of their defensive...
Arkansas Razorbacks look for 2nd starter at DT next to returning starter Cam Ball
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 18, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE -- Cam Ball's return to the University of Arkansas football team, a joint decision made by the side of his ailing father in the hospital that coaches said meant turning down a lot of money, ensured the Razorbacks would keep one of...
Arkansas Farmers Turn to Apps to Save Family Farms
Arkansas Business
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August 18, 2025
Cory Babb, co-owner of Firelight Farm in Searcy, uses Cureate Connect’s online platform to sell his farm’s products. (Provided) The small family farm is in danger, with Arkansas losing 11% of its farms since 2017, according to the U.S. Department...
Delta, Rifle hospitals dispute report suggesting closure risks
The Daily Sentinel - Colorado
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The passage of this year’s federal budget bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA), has raised concerns that some rural and independent hospitals would have to shutter.A Senate-commissioned analysis of rural hospital stability in June...
UA Little Rock receives $4.2 million gift from Trinity Foundation
The Daily Record - Arkansas
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August 18-24, 2025 By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a transformational $4.2 million gift from the Trinity Foundation to strengthen early childhood education across Arkansas. The investment has established...
Arkansas Reggae Festival to make its return this month
KFSM - Arkansas
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August 17, 2025
The Arkansas Reggae Festival is set to return to Argenta Green Park with live Caribbean music and cultural celebrations. Here's what to know. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The sounds of the Caribbean are coming to Argenta Green Park later this month...
Family & kids events this week in North Central Arkansas: Aug. 17-23
North Central Arkansas News
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August 17, 2025
Kim Crow Sheaner, Director of Baxter County Library | Baxter County Library website Kim Crow Sheaner, Director of Baxter County Library | Baxter County Library website The following family & kids events are scheduled to take place in North Central...
Sleep’s big effect on health
The Sentinel-Record - Arkansas
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August 17, 2025
How aware are you of sleep's connection to good health? Most people make the connection between enough sleep and overall health or how a lack of sleep might affect them the next day, but some of the long-term health risks of not getting enough...
Kansas HC Bill Self shares major update on his health after undergoing a heart procedure
Sportskeeda
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August 17, 2025
Kansas coach Bill Self is recovering after a health scare in July which required a heart procedure. The Hall of Famer spoke to the media on Friday about his recovery process. Self was hospitalized after experiencing concerning symptoms and had two...
Where is Jason Compere? Search underway for missing 29-year-old with 'mental health concerns' in Medford, Massachusetts
Hindustan Times
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August 17, 2025
Police are looking for a man who has gone missing after being last seen in Medford, Massachusetts, on Friday, August 15. Medford police said that 29-year-old Jason Compere has mental health issues and might require support. Where is Jason Compere?...
Harrison, Brown boost Arkansas offense with big plays in fall camp
Hit That Line - Arkansas
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August 16, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Former major league outfielder Monte Harrison and sophomore wide receiver CJ Brown emerged as top playmakers for Arkansas during the team’s second fall camp scrimmage Saturday. It gives the Razorbacks a boost at a position...
Three Fatal Accidents Reported in Southeast Arkansas
Deltaplex Media - Arkansas
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August 17, 2025
Southeast Arkansas has seen a tragic string of fatal accidents over the past week, with three separate crashes claiming the lives of motorists in Jefferson, Lincoln, and Drew counties. On Saturday, August 9, 2025, a single-vehicle accident...
Arkansas Razorbacks compete, leave 2nd scrimmage of fall camp unscathed
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 17, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas tailbacks Mike Washington Jr. and Braylen Russell showed up big while quarterback Taylen Green had touchdown passes to CJ...
My Doctor Was Worried I Could Lose Consciousness or Have a Seizure. The Culprit Was My Healthy Lifestyle.
Slate Magazine
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August 17, 2025
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Two years ago, I had a conversation with my doctor that remains one of the more unnerving interactions I have ever had....
Saucy Bosses building tradition of success at Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge
El Dorado News-Times - Arkansas
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August 17, 2025
When it comes to culinary arts, Union County is quickly building a tradition of success at the Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge. A year after winning the Junior Division, the Saucy Bosses delivered a third-place finish in the competition that was held...
Little Rock School Board considers marketing and engagement plan, social media lawsuit
Arkansas Times
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August 15, 2025
The Little Rock school board reupped Superintendent Jermall Wright’s contract, explored investing in a campaign to better market the district and considered joining a lawsuit against social media companies at Thursday’s meeting. The board voted...
GUEST COLUMN: Little Rock’s law school stays on mission
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 16, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. There is much to celebrate at the UA-Little Rock Bowen School of Law. Our entering class boasts the highest median LSAT score in a decade, and our legal writing...
Bill Self health update: Kansas coach shares changes made to routine
On3
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August 17, 2025
Legendary Kansas coach Bill Self was hospitalized in late July after experiencing “some concerning symptoms, leading to a heart procedure in which he had two stents inserted. He wasn’t feeling well that Thursday and later went to Lawrence Memorial...
The next steps for maternal health
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 17, 2025
The Arkansas Hospital Association, in partnership with the Arkansas Center for Women & Infants Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, recently hosted a Maternal Health Roundtable that brought together leaders from our state's...