Does a sense of humor make for a more creative mind? Perhaps. There are certainly many creative and intelligent people who also like to have…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 02-01-2008
Parenting
370 More Profiles of Missouri Registered Sex Offenders Pulled from MySpace
The social network MySpace has removed the online profiles of an additional 370 registered sex offenders from Missouri over the past four months, Attorney General…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 07-02-2008
Children’s Summer Play: A Little Parental Effort Goes a Long Way
SEARCY, Ark. - Parents can keep their young children busy, satisfied and safe during the summer months by planning ahead, using materials at hand, and…[more]
By University of Arkansas, 06-27-2008
Sweet, Healthy Snacks for Kids
(NewsUSA) - Children busy with school and sports need snacks for energy. But the cookies, chips and sodas that children like provide sugar rushes, not…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-11-2008
Seniors
Arkansas Long Term Care Program Allows Seniors to Keep Assets
LITTLE ROCK – The state has begun a long-term care insurance program designed to allow people to protect their assets if failing health requires them…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 07-03-2008
Some Missourians Paying for Veterans Benefits They Could Be Getting For Free
Attorney General Jay Nixon says some Missouri veterans or their widows may be paying fees to help them access veterans benefits, when that assistance is…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-30-2008
Family Members
Kids
New Vaccine Working: Rotavirus Numbers Down Substantially
Rotavirus activity in the ongoing 2007-2008 season appears to have started later than usual and has been less severe than during any of the previous…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-30-2008
Arkansas Students Encouraged to Enter Science Video Contest
Governor Beebe: The drive to become more innovative and creative and to ask “why” has long helped America lead the world in cutting-edge scientific and…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-02-2008
Teens
Online Pharmacy Database Will Help Protect Arkansas Teens & Families From Meth Epidemic
SEARCY– Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced on June 4 that every pharmacy in Arkansas that sells products containing pseudoephedrine is online and using the electronic…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-09-2008
Little Rock City, Chamber, New Futures Partner to Employ Over 400 Youth at Over 100 Worksites
Earlier this year, the City of Little Rock set a goal of employing over 400 youths in the Summer Jobs Alliance at over 100 sites,”…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-03-2008
Marriage
Arkansas Long-Term Care Partnership to Protect the Assets of Middle-Income Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK-Governor Mike Beebe today announced the Arkansas Long-Term Care Partnership, which brings together private insurance and Medicaid to protect the assets of middle-income individuals…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-27-2008
Things That Work - Or Don’t - To Get Better Gas Mileage
MARION, Ark. - Gas prices are at a record high, up about 82 cents from last year, according to the Energy Information Administration, and the…[more]
By Lamar James, U of A Cooperative Extension, 06-06-2008