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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Speeding Up Health Checks: New Tech Comes to Illinois

Riverside Healthcare is bringing in fresh imaging tech to Illinois. This move aims to make health checks quicker and easier for patients. The new tech is part of a team-up with CIVIE, a company that helps run radiology services. This isn't just about new machines. It's about making the whole proces

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Jan 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Arkansas Art Scene: What's Happening This Season

Arkansas is buzzing with art this season. First up, the Arkansas Arts Council's "Small Works on Paper" exhibit is making its rounds. This year marks the 39th edition, featuring tiny artworks by 40 Arkansas artists. The show kicked off in Pine Bluff and will travel to eight other cities. The pieces a

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Jan 03 2026EDUCATION

Arkansas Schools See Big Drop in Students

Arkansas public schools are seeing fewer students than they have in two decades. The state's education department reports that the number of K-12 students in public schools has dropped to 465, 421 this year. That's nearly 9, 000 fewer students than last year. The decline isn't just happening in one

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Dec 29 2025EDUCATION

How Arkansas Education Funds Are Being Used in Unusual Ways

Arkansas education officials have shed light on some surprising purchases made using public funds through the state's Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program. Among the items bought were a luxury chicken coop, high-end gaming chairs, and designer clothing. The chicken coop, priced at $607. 99, was

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Dec 01 2025SPORTS

Arkansas Sports Legends to be Honored in 2026

Arkansas is set to celebrate some of its top athletes and coaches in 2026. The Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame will welcome 11 new members. These inductees come from different sports like baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball. There are also two big names from horse racing joining the list. T

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Kankakee's Riverside Medical Center Expands Mental Health Care

Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is investing $28 million to revamp its behavioral health department. This two-year project aims to modernize and expand the facility, which currently serves around 60 patients. The hospital plans to keep the department running during construction. Funding for th

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Nov 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Riverside's Glowing Holiday Tradition Lights Up the Season

Riverside's Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is gearing up for its annual "Festival of Lights, " a beloved event that transforms downtown Riverside into a winter wonderland. This year, the festival kicks off the weekend before Thanksgiving, marking a shift from its previous start date. The celebration will f

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Nov 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Festive Fun at Riverside Theatre: A Holiday Tradition

Riverside Theatre has long been a hub for holiday cheer on the Treasure Coast. For many years, the Festival of Trees/Winterfest marked the start of the festive season. This event brought together families, artists, and community members to celebrate the holidays in style. The festival was a feast f

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Oct 27 2025LIFESTYLE

Arkansas's Top Spots for Sips and Bites

Arkansas has some amazing places to grab a drink or a bite to eat. People voted for their favorites, and the results are in! From cozy bars to fancy wine spots, there's something for everyone. Four Quarter Bar in North Little Rock won big. It's the best bar, neighborhood bar, dive bar, and even the

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Oct 20 2025EDUCATION

Boosting Arkansas' Future: Community Colleges Get Big Bucks for Transport Training

Arkansas is stepping up its game in transport training. Three community colleges in the state just got a big chunk of cash from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The total? Over $450, 000. This money is not just for show. It's meant to help these schools teach students about transport and l

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