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08/21/2026

$114.3 million for Arkansas students. 🎓

Earlier this week, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery celebrated its latest investment in higher education, presenting $114.3 million to the Department of Higher Education to support lottery-funded scholarships across the state.

08/20/2026

How well are Northwest Arkansas schools preparing students for the careers available in their own communities?

New Walton Family Foundation research examines how K-12 career and technical education pathways align with regional workforce needs. In Arkansas Business, David Giesige shares what the findings reveal about the progress already underway and opportunities to build stronger connections among students, educators and employers.

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A new K-12 CTE pathway analysis shows northwest Arkansas schools have rapidly improved alignment between popular career programs and the region's top workforce needs in healthcare, manufacturing and IT.

08/19/2026

For too many working parents, finding child care means getting in line and hoping a spot is available so they don’t have to make difficult decisions about work and family.

In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / ArkansasOnline.com, Sarah Riffle of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas shares why addressing barriers to child care can help more parents stay in the workforce and strengthen Arkansas communities.

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Who knew motherhood would require so much standing in line?

08/18/2026

What a weekend for film in Arkansas!🎬

TPG was proud to support Arkansas Cinema Society’s Filmland, which once again brought filmmakers, movie lovers and some serious star power to Little Rock. One of the weekend’s highlights was a visit from Matthew McConaughey for a special screening of The Rivals of Amziah King and conversation with Arkansas filmmaker Jeff Nichols.

Congratulations to ACS on another standout Filmland!

08/14/2026

Filmland is bringing filmmakers, film lovers and compelling stories together in Little Rock this weekend, and we’re proud to help the Arkansas Cinema Society share the excitement.🎬

Following yesterday’s premiere of “The Brink of War,” director Michael Russell Gunn joined Dr. Christian F. Ostermann, executive director of The National Cold War Center, for a conversation moderated by Talk Business & Politics-Statewide CEO Roby Brock. The discussion explored the history behind the film and the significant role Mississippi County played during the Cold War.

“The Brink of War” opens in theaters nationwide today, while Filmland continues through Sunday at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. LandofSteel

View the remaining lineup: https://www.arkansascinemasociety.org/filmland-2026

08/14/2026

There’s a new celebrity at the Pediatrics Plus Farm! 🫏

501 LIFE Magazine named Darius the Donkey its August Pet of the Month, sharing the story of how Darius found a new home at the farm and a special purpose alongside the children Pediatrics Plus serves.

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By John Patton Conway’s social media legend Darius the Donkey is alive and well and living with Farmer Josh on the Pediatrics Plus Farm outside the Conway city limits. Niki and Rory Thompson of Conway graciously donated their pet donkey, Darius, to the Pediatrics Plus Farm, where children rec

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Mandy Macke, the Women's Foundation of Arkansas’s 2026 Woman of the Year in Philanthropy!

Celebrate Arkansas Magazine recently shared Mandy’s story and the lifelong commitment to giving that has shaped her work across Arkansas. She will be honored at WFA’s annual Power of the Purse luncheon on October 1.

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08/12/2026

A little appreciation can go a long way as teachers head back to the classroom. 🍎

Tipton & Hurst Florist’s Andrea Fournier joined THV11’s The Vine to share thoughtful teacher gift ideas, from locally made favorites and snacks to decor and flowers that can brighten up a teacher’s desk. As a former teacher herself, Andrea knows firsthand how meaningful even a small gesture can be.

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Tipton & Hurst shares some of their top teacher gifts for this back-to-school season.

08/11/2026

Getting most of the team in one place is a win these days, especially when tacos and a birthday are involved. 🌮🎉

The TPG flock recently celebrated Madeline’s birthday over lunch at one of our favorites, Heights Taco & Tamale Co. Happy birthday, Madeline!

08/07/2026

Nothing beats a summer night at the drive-in!

Pediatrics Plus recently welcomed hundreds of families to a special screening of Toy Story 5 in Broken Arrow. Check out the full story from FOX23 News: https://fox23.com/news/local/broken-arrow-therapy-provider-gave-families-a-free-movie-night?fbclid=IwY2xjawTi1ZdwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMUoxWmxYbWJvNXpUSzc3d21zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedUelJYeYCcPsIXfjQm8zNxXiwsbScfKipCfmroS8lwe68OmjvXY-gDzI3Ec_aem_5vhevn-JUXwQf0sFq_ZFAA

Local families got to enjoy a free movie night thanks to a Broken Arrow pediatric therapy provider.