Women

The Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame exhibit now sits at the North Little Rock Event Center in Argenta. Board chair Stacy Hurst unveiled the space ahead of next week's induction of seven honorees.

A new United WE report finds caregiving responsibilities remain the biggest barrier keeping Arkansas women out of the workforce, with entrepreneurship rising as women seek more flexibility.

Shawna Potter of War on Women speaks with Ozarks at Large's Sophia Nourani ahead of the band's Fayetteville show Tuesday. Their new album, "Time Under Tension," is out now on Smartpunk Records.

Hall director Nicole Muszynski transformed Gibson Hall's lobby with archival photos of University of Arkansas women, drawing parallels to the 2023 Barbie film and her own story as a first-gen American.

Cold plunges and breathwork are trending, but experts say nervous system regulation culture can overlook the deeper roots of women's anger, including suppression, emotional labor and social pressure.

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas executive director Annabeth Gorman says recent DEI-related policy shifts are creating funding hesitations and unintended consequences for long-running programs that support women and girls.

On today's show, we hear how a shift in attitude for some toward DEI comes with challenges for programs placing a priority on women and girls to stay fully funded. We also visit Discover Fort Smith's new Visitor Center on Garrison Ave. Plus, exploring the possibility of an ocean on Mars.

Today's Sound Perimeter reflects on the multifaceted nature of women through different musical lenses, featuring Claude Debussy and Elizabeth Maconchy.

Magdalene Serenity House provides a safe, cost-free home for women overcoming trauma, addiction, and incarceration. Residents can stay up to two years, supported by community partnerships. Arkansas Poet Laureate Suzanne Rhodes has led poetry workshops there for over a year, inspiring healing through creative expression. Recently, Rhodes, senior operations manager Liz Simms, and resident Michah Sullivan shared insights on "Today There Have Been Lovely Things," a new poetry collection featuring resident work.

On this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, Roby Brock interviews Erin Jernigan of Walmart Connect and nonprofit Next Up about the upcoming Walmart Women's Empowerment Summit. The event will take place on Sept. 26 and feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and audience exercises about striking a work-life balance.