Emily Beirne

Arkansas currently ranks 46th in poverty rates with 18.1 percent of the population living in poverty compared to the national average of 14.6 percent. According to a study conducted by Welfare Info, this means that one out of every five…

Getting off on the right foot is undoubtedly a science, especially when it comes to starting a business. The right resources, a solid plan of action and experience are only a few components that entrepreneurs must consider when taking that…

Anyone frequenting the West Village district along Rodney Parham Road in west Little Rock most likely remembers the old Kmart eyesore. A building unused but still serving as a focal point for the strip. Until something newer and better came…

With each advancement in education technology, classrooms find innovative ways to combine curriculum with the digital world.  The reliance on connectivity and software was highlighted during the pandemic, as students were in the physical classroom one day and in the…

The Arkansas Blood Institute reports that the nationwide blood shortage has reached Arkansas as blood donations are at emergency low levels. The local blood supply is currently at a one- to two-day supply instead of the ideal four- to five-day…

The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) received a $32.3 million anonymous gift to fund a health-and-wellness initiative in Fort Smith and surrounding areas.  “This tremendous, anonymous gift will help ACHE continue to fulfill its mission at a much faster…

The Ozark Mountain School District began the process of constructing a 625-kilowatt solar system off of Highway 65 in St. Joe on June 17, 2021. The invested project will be capable of generating over 1,000,000 kWh per year. “Investing in…

Matthew Moore, a recent graduate of University of Arkansas, has sparked difficult conversations with his master’s degree thesis, a podcast called “In His Name” that takes a deep dive into the factors leading up to Donald Trump’s election in 2016.…

Seeing a group of people he knew enter the coffee shop from the window of his office across the street, Wayne Cox popped in to say hello where he met Dr. Phillip Fletcher, the founder and executive of the City…

Last year was a recipe for disaster for most, but also a chance to reinvent and stir the pot. While the phrase “when everything is back to normal,” dominated most conversations and placed doubt on new opportunities, a silver lining,…