In the heart of the River Valley, the sun rises over the tight-knit community of Charleston, Arkansas. For generations, families like the Tedfords have worked this land, their lives intertwined…
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This is part II of our “Voices Across Counties: Amplifying Rural Arkansas” series. Find part I here. We’ve all heard the phrase, “All politics is local.” This idea highlights how…
Each year from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Latino…
I grew up here in The Natural State. From my earliest memories cruising in my pawpaw’s classic red and white Ford past cow pastures and waving neighbors to my college…
The Impact of Arkansas’s Abortion Ban on High-Risk Pregnancies The room at the end of a long hall in our high-risk pregnancy clinic is often bathed in soft sunlight. Inside,…
Democracy has always been one of the core values of our country and we have sought to defend it at every turn. Here in Arkansas we are in a unique…
This past Sunday in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, we came across a story we remember well at Arkansas Strong. It’s a story worth remembering despite the pain and devastation entangled…
I have two beautiful children, but my path to motherhood was not easy. Like many Arkansans, we needed the help of a fertility specialist to get pregnant. When I got…
The life and legacy of Senator David Pryor David Pryor, a natural-born politician who spent thirty-four years in public offices, including governor, the state legislature and both houses of…
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