UAMS-U of A to begin accelerated doctor training program

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (U of A) recently announced plans for a new accelerated six-year Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Medicine (BS-MD) program, creating a direct pathway for exceptional students... Read More.

UAMS sets Summer Under the Microscope camp

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) will host its inaugural Summer Under the Microscope camp. The program is for Arkansas high school students and recent high school graduates. It takes place June 8-12 on the... Read More.
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Cleveland County School Board names contractor for new Rison gym

The Cleveland County School Board has selected Clark Construction of Little Rock to construct the new gym at the Rison School Campus. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Clark was selected over three other companies, Kinco Construction of Little Rock, Broady Richardson Construction of Sheridan... Read More.
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Appeals Court upholds Montgomery conviction and sentence

By Ray King A Jefferson County man currently serving a prison sentence failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals after being convicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Tavares Montgomery, 25, claimed there was insufficient evidence to prove that he possessed the... Read More.
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Entergy sets vendor fair for Jefferson County projects

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas announced Wednesday it will host a vendor fair for Arkansas companies interested in pursuing contract opportunities related to the Jefferson Power Station and Arkansas Cypress Solar and Battery construction. These projects are anticipated to create 1,600 jobs at... Read More.
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Senate passes housing act that Boozman supported

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded Senate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a legislative package designed to help Arkansans achieve the American dream of homeownership that also includes the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act of 2025 championed by Boozman and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).   The VALID Act would ensure veterans are... Read More.
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UAMS to offer scholarships for perinatal mental health training

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is offering a limited number of scholarships to maternal health care workers seeking to become certified in perinatal mental health.   The scholarships are open to qualified applicants with two... Read More.

Entergy sets vendor fair for plant construction

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas today announced that it will host a vendor fair for companies interested in pursuing contract opportunities related to the Ironwood plant’s construction. The new unit is expected to improve fuel efficiency by up to 40% and support long-term... Read More.