Fort Smith’s Arkansas Colleges of Health Education set to start new master of public health degree program in 2024

FORT SMITH — Arkansas Colleges of Health Education officials believe their new graduate degree program will bolster both the school’s offerings and health in the community. The school announced Jan.…

Arkansas governor says he supports the science behind COVID-19 vaccines, as daily U.S. cases hold above 65,000

Outgoing Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is considering a presidential run, took a shot at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s call to investigate the COVID-19 vaccines, arguing that “we shouldn’t undermine…

Arkansas governor announces ARHOME expansion for rural health services

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – Those in rural Arkansas communities may get better access to healthcare, thanks to a new expansion. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that…

Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 6,463 over past 7 days

Arkansas COVID-19 cases increased by 6,463 over the last seven days, according to the Arkansas Department of Health website update on Tuesday. The increase is down from the 8,064 cases…

These 10 Arkansas Cities Should Be On Your Must-Visit List

Arkansas is home to many natural features, including the famous Ouachita Ranges. The mountains and stretches of forest cover the state’s topography, bringing forth springs. These natural features accentuate the…

Active covid cases in Arkansas increase by 58, according to Sunday report

Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continued to rise Sunday, according to data released by the Arkansas Department of Health. There were 3,227 active cases in the state as of Sunday.…

Former Arkansas lineman Brian Wallace dies of health problems

The football world has suffered another loss in recent days following the passing of Dwayne Haskins, after it was confirmed that Brian Wallace, former Arkansas lineman, died at age 26…

Arkansas reports no new covid deaths as active cases rise for third straight day

Arkansas on Friday reported no new deaths from the coronavirus for the second time in less than two weeks even as the decline in the state’s new cases showed further…

In Arkansas, Trans Teens Await an Uncertain Future

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — For years, Zara Banks had been looking forward to her 14th birthday — the moment, last June, when her life would no longer be on pause. Ever…

Detainees Sue Arkansas Jail That Gave Them Ivermectin to Treat Covid

Detainees at an Arkansas jail who had Covid-19 were unknowingly treated by the detention center’s doctor with ivermectin, a drug that health officials have continually said is dangerous and should…