Rising to Meet the Need: Jane Mason Jeffery, Frontier Doctor

March 25, 2026

Jane Mason Jeffery (1769-1853) served as a frontier “doctor” and midwife in the wilds of the White River Valley during the Territorial period and early statehood years when access to healthcare was virtually nonexistent.

Dreams of Dyess: Preserving the Boyhood Home of Johnny Cash
February 24, 2026
Fragile New Beginnings: Entering College with Hope and Awareness
January 20, 2026
A Friendship That Feeds: Senators Jonathan Dismang and Clarke Tucker
December 9, 2025
Thanksgiving Dinner in Arkansas: A Brief History
November 11, 2025
Chill Bumps & Belly Laughs: An Evening with the Arkansas Ghost Catchers
October 17, 2025
Hunting in Arkansas: Passing the Tradition Along
October 7, 2025
From Houston to Boston to … Arkansas
September 25, 2025
Apathy or Exclusion: Unpacking the Youth Vote
September 16, 2025

Share Your Story

Arkansas Strong accepts article submissions. We publish stories of faith, family, community, and daily life. We want to hear your story.