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Associate professor Josh McGee explains Arkansas's new third grade promotion policy under the LEARNS Act, what it means for students falling behind, and what parents can do now.

Northwest Arkansas superintendents and education advocates explain what's behind a drop of nearly 10,000 students — and what it means for school funding, staffing and programs across the state.

Research shows mothers receiving virtual care more likely to be screened for depression, abuse and smoking during critical postpartum period.

Late last month, locally-owned clothing rental store The Library Vintage hosted a Fashion Forum in Fayetteville. Promoted toward northwest Arkansas designers, models, photographers and more, the store explicitly called for those who wished to see a change in the region’s fashion community and wanted to participate in that discussion.

A new report from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement shows that teen birth rates are still high across the state with many young mothers giving birth again less than 18 months after their first child.

A proposed zoning ordinance has sparked a heated debate over the future of Washington County’s rural lands. While County Judge Patrick Deakins argues it will streamline development, some residents fear it could forever alter their way of life. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics joins Kyle Kellams to discuss what's up and coming in downtown Fort Smith, including Slackwater Harbor and a new baseball team.

A new toolkit from the American Hospital Association and electronic healthcare resource company Epic is helping curb deaths from postpartum hemorrhages.

Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health updates its free Breastfeeding Resource Guide with practical tips, new laws and insurance coverage for lactation support.

The University of Arkansas Herbarium marks its 150th anniversary this November. Reporter Matthew Moore visits with collections manager Jennifer Ogle and director Maribeth Latvis to explore the lab’s history, rare plant specimens, and the ongoing work to preserve biodiversity for future research.