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Rural Hospitals Find COVID Relief Funds Come with a Catch

Legislators’ decision to give rural hospitals $60 million in COVID relief helped many hospitals survive, but some found the state’s application system to be cumbersome.

by Mark Friedman - August 5, 2024, 12:00am

Co-Owned, Two Banks Join as One

July 1, 2024, 12:00am

June 21 was a big day for First State Bank of Warren and Commercial Bank & Trust of Monticello, but it won’t mean big changes.

Final 13.4 Miles of Delta Heritage Trail Within Sight

February 26, 2024, 12:00am

The most expensive section of the trail so far is under contract with work poised to begin in Desha County.

Rising Lot Preparation Costs Propel Housing Prices in NWA

February 19, 2024, 12:00am

According to the Northwest Arkansas Council’s workforce housing council, the region will need 90,000 more homes in the next 20 years.

Bringing In the Brine: South Arkansas Lithium Projects Face Engineering Challenges

Companies have invested hundreds of millions to create an Arkansas lithium industry, the infrastructure for which will be costly. read more >

by Kyle Massey - February 19, 2024, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Health Care / Industry

Arkansas Heart Hospital CEO Lobbies for Higher Reimbursement Rates Amidst Layoffs

New legislation is being drafted that would force insurers to pay Arkansas hospitals the average being paid in border states. read more >

by Mark Friedman - February 19, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Construction / Government & Politics

Sevier County Medical Center Reflects on Struggles and Triumphs in Year One

The newest hospital in Arkansas, SCMC opened in January of last year and has faced unanticipated construction costs. read more >

by George Waldon - January 15, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Health Care / Industry

Hospital Cuts Hit Harrison: NARMC Cites Declining Revenue

NARMC announced in December it was cutting about 3% of its workforce and closing two of its 18 rural clinics due to declining revenue. read more >

by Marty Cook - January 15, 2024, 12:00am

Frank Broyles: Life, Love and Golf

Frank Broyles, 89, made his name in college football, specifically Arkansas Razorbacks college football. Broyles and the game are so synonymous he has a major trophy — the Broyles Award for the top college assistant in the nation — and the field and athletic center at Fayetteville’s Reynolds Razorback Stadium named after him. But in the course of his football career (which outlasted early loves like baseball and basketball), Broyles also fell into a great passion for golf. read more >

by Todd Traub - April 21, 2014, 12:00am

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