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A Fort Smith church is handing out 920 shoe vouchers at their annual Back to School Bash this Saturday, the most they've ever given away. The event also offers free haircuts, vision screenings, and sports physicals to help families start the school year strong.
Remote Area Medical will bring free dental, vision, and medical care to Fort Smith, Arkansas, and they need your help. The two-day clinic could serve hundreds of people who can't afford healthcare.
Meredith Smith ran a half marathon wearing 55 T-shirts to break a world record and celebrate losing over 80 pounds since she started running in 2013. The Fort Smith resident turned a childhood fear of running into an inspiring fitness journey that earned her a Guinness World Records title.
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.
A filmmaker got an asteroid officially renamed after beloved musician Elliott Smith, and the cosmic timing couldn't be more perfect. The asteroid's number matches Smith's birthday exactly: August 6, 1969.
When his son felt crushed by expectations, NFL rushing king Emmitt Smith shared simple wisdom that changed everything. Now EJ Smith awaits his own NFL draft call armed with his father's game-changing perspective.
Actor and explorer Will Smith just completed an epic adventure spanning seven continents from pole to pole, and the series is now available to watch. The National Geographic documentary captures Smith's journey discovering hidden wonders and incredible landscapes across our planet.
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.
Google just became the anchor investor for America's largest solar facility, a massive Arkansas project that pairs solar arrays with next-generation battery storage. The deal marks a turning point for both renewable energy scale and domestic manufacturing.
Arkansas' booming poultry industry is supporting 150,000 jobs across unexpected fields, from robotics to veterinary science. The state's 6,000+ poultry farms are opening doors to careers far beyond traditional farming.
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.
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.
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 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.
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