The Arkansas Historical Association holds its 85th annual conference April 9-11 in Monticello. Archivist Tim Nutt previews sessions on labor, land and learning in Arkansas history.

Low Key Arts artistic director Bobby Missile previews the 22nd annual Valley of the Vapors festival, featuring bands from China, Hong Kong, Toronto and Mexico City, March 13-15 in Hot Springs.

A preview of the Feb. 7 symposium from the Black History Commission of Arkansas in Little Rock, as historian Ralph Wilcox explains the origins, reach and fragile legacy of Rosenwald schools across the South.

Arkansas lawmakers raised concerns over a DHS proposal to shift Medicaid in-home personal care eligibility decisions to physicians. Officials agreed to pull the rule and rework it.

A University of Minnesota report shows seven Arkansas counties have lost obstetric services since 2010, adding to 40 with no maternity care. Researchers say rural communities are hardest hit and outline policy fixes.

Track One, a podcast hosted by Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora, continues its exploration on book bans in libraries in Arkansas’ Saline County in its second episode.

Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora discusses the new podcast Track One, including episodes on book bans in Saline County and future reporting on crypto mines and other issues.

Arkansas legislators plan to revisit child abuse investigation protocols after a family testified they were wrongly suspected. The move follows public scrutiny of earlier cases and questions about mandatory reporter standards.

Arkansas earns an F from the March of Dimes, with infant mortality high and Black mothers facing disproportionate risks. Advocates call for doula coverage, home visits and stronger community support.

Arkansas adds 42 farms to its Century Farm program as Gov. Sanders highlights mounting pressures on growers. Rising costs and market strains threaten one in three farmers without increased federal support.