A faculty member helping shape the future of dental education at Lyon College has been recognized with several prestigious national honors for her leadership, clinical excellence and commitment to pediatric dentistry. Dr. Jessica Sliger, a…
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Judsonia Blood Drive Set for July 18 at First Baptist Church with Free T-Shirt and Theme Park Ticket
Area residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help save lives during a community blood drive hosted by First Baptist Church of Judsonia on Saturday, July 18. The blood drive will take place…
Harps Food Stores Donates to American Heart Association Arkansas
Harps Food Stores announced a donation to the American Heart Association Arkansas as part of the company’s continued commitment to supporting heart health and lifesaving research throughout the communities it serves. Company officials said the…
Meet Our Robots at White River Medical Center – Hands-On Surgical Experience 3-19-2026
A unique medical technology experience is coming to Independence County as Meet Our Robots takes place on 3-19-2026 at White River Health. The public is invited to visit the Thoracic Oncology Mobile Experience (TOME) Truck,…
MEET OUR ROBOTS at White River Medical Center – Hands-On Surgical Experience 3-19-2026
The public is invited to visit the Thoracic Oncology Mobile Experience (TOME) Truck, an 18-wheel, 80,000 pound mobile demonstration laboratory, set up in the lower parking lot at 1710 Harrison St., Batesville, to the right…
Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge Shares Personal Message on World Cancer Day, Praises UAMS Cancer Institute
Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge shared a heartfelt message on World Cancer Day, offering support to families affected by cancer and expressing gratitude for the care her own family has received. Rutledge said her heart…
Arkansas Reports Highest Whooping Cough Numbers in 15 Years With Over 500 Cases in 2025
The Arkansas Department of Health reports more than 500 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in 2025, marking the highest number recorded since routine data tracking began 15 years ago. Cases have been identified statewide,…
Arkansas Sees Increase in Whooping Cough Cases, Highest Level in 15 Years
Arkansas is seeing a significant increase in whooping cough cases, reaching the highest level reported in the state in at least 15 years, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). As of December 2,…
Community Gathers as White River Health Breaks Ground on Oncology Expansion Project
Community members, healthcare staff, and local leaders gathered yesterday afternoon as White River Health officially broke ground on its Oncology Expansion and Renovation Project at 1710 Harrison Street. The event marked a major milestone in…
