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A major utility company just invested half a million dollars to help 100 Arkansas students afford college. The scholarship removes money as a barrier for talented students across every county in the state.
A 2.5-gigawatt solar project in Arkansas is being built with steel made just 20 miles away, proving America can build clean energy entirely at home. Each of the 400,000 foundation piles carries a stamp: "Proudly made in Mississippi County, Arkansas."
Single parents in Arkansas can now apply for scholarships that cover real life expenses like rent, groceries, and child care while they earn degrees. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund handed out nearly 1,400 scholarships totaling $1.87 million in 2025.
Starting September 1, Arkansas Medicaid will cover doula services for low-income expectant parents, making birth support accessible to thousands who couldn't afford it before. The new policy aims to improve the state's maternal and infant health outcomes through emotional, physical, and educational support during pregnancy and delivery.
Nearly 200 firefighters just gained lifesaving water rescue skills at Arkansas's Fire Boat School. The training at DeGray Lake prepares first responders to save lives when emergencies happen on the water.
Arkansas is rolling out a comprehensive literacy program to help every third grader become a confident reader before fourth grade. The state is investing in early support, not holding kids back.
First-year coach Doug Case led Arkansas to sweep indoor, outdoor, conference, and national championships—something not accomplished in 44 years. The Razorbacks scored 56 points without a single victory to claim their first outdoor title since 2003.
High school students in Arkansas pitched inventions designed to help people with oxygen needs, mobility challenges, and historical preservation. Cross County High School took both first and second place with tools that solve real problems for vulnerable populations.
A senior from Hope Collegiate Academy just became one of only eight Arkansas students selected as a semifinalist for a prestigious scholarship worth up to $55,000 per year. Grace Easterling now stands among 568 students nationwide competing for one of the most selective college awards in America.
The UAE is creating a hub to channel over $1 trillion in global philanthropy toward innovation, as wealthy donors shift from traditional charity to funding research that solves global problems. Gulf private giving alone reaches $210 billion annually, increasingly flowing toward education, healthcare, and climate solutions.
The Community Development Institute just hit 40 years of building stronger communities across America, starting from humble beginnings in Conway, Arkansas. Energy company Entergy has helped train over 30 leaders through the program, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
A world-class STEM university designed by star architect Bjarke Ingels will open in Bentonville, Arkansas by 2029. The Walton family is transforming their small hometown into an education and innovation hub.
A three-time state champion coach and Arkansas Razorback Hall of Famer is coming home to lead Fayetteville High School football. Anthony Lucas brings a winning legacy and deep ties to the community.
Twenty-three single parents in Garland County just received scholarships worth up to $1,600 to chase their dreams of better careers and brighter futures for their families. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications through September 1 for its next round of life-changing awards.
A historic Black fraternity just handed out $33,000 in scholarships to young men in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, celebrating academic excellence and community leadership. Over 700 people packed a convention center to witness the life-changing awards.
Bentonville High School's Golden Tamers made history as the first Arkansas dance team to win a national championship. The team brought home the D-1 Large Varsity High Kick title from Orlando, sending their entire state into celebration mode.
For nearly 20 years, trained volunteers across Arkansas have been offering free tax preparation that helps families keep more money and claim credits they've earned. This February, multiple Super Tax Day events are making it easier than ever to get professional help without the cost.
Google just broke ground on what will become America's largest solar and battery storage project, and it's being built entirely with American-made steel and solar panels from Arkansas. The milestone proves domestic clean energy manufacturing isn't just possible—it's here.
Single parents in South Arkansas have until September 1 to apply for scholarships worth up to $1,600 to pursue degrees or job training. The program has already helped seven Union County parents this year balance education with raising their families.
A new Springdale Lego store partnered with a national charity to deliver more than 200 Lego sets to young patients at Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest. The donation brings creative joy to kids fighting serious illnesses.
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