Arkansas News Service

The Pulaski County Hunger Reduction Initiative will help streamline funds to agencies and organizations that run food pantries in the Central Arkansas county that includes Little Rock, with an emphasis on food-delivery options.

Many Arkansans are still feeling the economic pain exacerbated by the pandemic. As the state gears up to receive its second round of American Rescue Plan dollars, advocates say thorough community engagement will be key in spending the money wisely.

Arkansas officials say many older adults faced significant social isolation during the pandemic, contributing to increased mental and behavioral health challenges for some.

The national infant-formula shortage has been exacerbated by supply-chain woes and the shutdown of a major production factory. In Arkansas, residents are taking matters into their own hands to help parents in need find food for their babies.

Current and future college students in Arkansas and elsewhere are facing numerous challenges affecting their ability to remain enrolled. A report finds, despite the difficulties, they still view education as an important component of their future.

Arkansas continues to see skyrocketing COVID hospitalizations as the omicron variant surge lingers. To help support hospitals that are close to capacity, the governor is calling for funds to purchase more medical and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds. Comments from Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health José Romero.

Arkansans are spending more time in front of screens during the pandemic. Blue light emitted from these screens is a particular concern for eye health.

Two organizations have sued the Arkansas Board of Apportionment, claiming its proposed map for the Arkansas House of Representatives violates the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. A hearing on the case is coming up Jan. 27.

As the Omicron variant causes COVID-19 cases to skyrocket in Arkansas and elsewhere, state officials are pleading with residents to take health precautions this month.

Jonesboro, AR – Arkansas residents are still processing the destruction caused by multiple tornadoes hitting the northeastern section of the state. Relief groups on the ground expect recovery to take weeks.