UAPB sets Rural Life Conference March 15

Pine Bluff, AR — The 65th Annual Rural Life Conference is set for Friday, March 15, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, One Convention Center Plaza in Pine Bluff. The conference begins with registration at 7:30 a.m. and the opening session at 8:30 a.m.... Read More.

UAMS grant renewed to train doctors in rural areas

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $17.6 million federal grant renewal to further its goal of increasing the number of practicing primary care physicians in the state, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities. Administered by the... Read More.
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Legislation on rural roads safety grant introduced in congres

  WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) introduced the High Risk Rural Roads Safety Grant Program Act of 2021. Westerman and O’Halleran issued the following statements:   “As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Road Safety Caucus, I am proud to be... Read More.

Governor announces $10 million grant for rural hospitals

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Saturday announced that the state will provide $10 million to assist rural hospitals who are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At his daily press conference, the governor said the funds will go to 27 different rural hospitals in... Read More.
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UAPB announces Rural Life conference speakers

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Rural Life Conference will feature a state senator and an official from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as guest speakers. Sponsored by the UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, the conference will be held Friday, Feb.... Read More.

Arkansas Blue Cross Gives $817K to Rural Health Partnership

An $817,00 grant from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield will be shared between 14 hospitals in South Arkansas to assist with the exchange of patient records and to ensure better continuity of care during patient transfers. The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership is a nonprofit... Read More.
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Go Forward Pine Bluff to Participate in Rural Innovation Initiative

  The Center on Rural Innovation along-side Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc. announced communities selected to participate in the Rural Innovation Initiative. Go Forward Pine Bluff was among nine communities who were selected. This program will support the Pine Bluff community by working to create digital... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff Joins Rural LISC Network

  Ryan Watley, CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff, announced that they have been selected to join the Rural LISC network of partner organizations. Rural LISC is a national program created by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). It is a community development support organization working... Read More.
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