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Northark Recognized for Excellence in Online Medical Lab Technology and Medical Assisting Programs
HARRISON – North Arkansas College (Northark) recently received recognition from EduMed.org for its online Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCNA) programs. EduMed.org, a trusted resource for student-focused college and career information, recently unveiled its annual rankings for the 2025-26 academic year. Northark’s online programs rose above others for their outstanding combination of quality, affordability, accessibility, and positive student outcomes.Northark excelled in healthcare areas, notably, the MLT program ranked as the eighth best online MLT program in the nation.
Read MoreNorthark Recognized for Excellence in Online Medical Lab Technology and Medical Assisting ProgramsMeeting scheduled for the MCRC
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday December 11, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Read MoreMeeting scheduled for the MCRCMoose Lodge hosts fish & shrimp dinner
Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, December 5, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Read MoreMoose Lodge hosts fish & shrimp dinnerBringing the Joy of Reading This Festive Season
With the festive season fast approaching, the World Literacy Foundation is gearing up to deliver its cherished Christmas book packs to children from highly disadvantaged and low-income backgrounds across Arkansas. Shockingly, an estimated 61% of these children do not own a single book.
Read MoreBringing the Joy of Reading This Festive SeasonCOMM Baxter Health Auxiliary Fundraiser
Baxter Health Auxiliary Fundraiser 12 DAYS of CHRISTMAS SALE in the Pink-A-Dilly Gift Shop at Baxter Health Hospital. Tuesday, December 9 through Christmas Eve, December 24.
Read MoreCOMM Baxter Health Auxiliary FundraiserCapitol Week in Review
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas’ lithium fields are not anticipated to produce until 2028. Plans are underway to process bromine deposits found in the Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas.
Read MoreCapitol Week in ReviewOIRM Hosts 18th Annual Christmas Family Day
By April White Old Independence Regional Museum is proud to host the 18th Annual Christmas Family Day program on Saturday, December 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreOIRM Hosts 18th Annual Christmas Family DayVA extends caregiver support program eligibility for “legacy” Veterans, caregivers
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a final rule, published September 29, which extends Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through September 30, 2028.
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State Auditor Dennis Milligan Hits Milestone of $100 Million Returned to Citizens
LITTLE ROCK – Auditor of State Dennis Milligan marked a milestone in his administration this week, hitting $100 million returned to current and former Arkansans through his office’s Unclaimed Property division. As of today, Milligan has returned $100.2 million since being in office.
Read MoreState Auditor Dennis Milligan Hits Milestone of $100 Million Returned to Citizens