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Arkansas Tech celebrates opening of Ferguson Student Union
RUSSELLVILLE - Perseverance has long been a defining characteristic of Arkansas Tech University and its people. As of Wednesday, March 18, a visible and lasting testament to that quality --- one made of brick, steel, glass and 12 years of dreams --- is now open in the center of campus. Ferguson Student Union was celebrated by ATU students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters during a dedication and grand opening on Wednesday. It was the culmination of a process that began in 2014, survived a global pandemic and became a 69,990-square foot facility that will be the focal point of campus life at Arkansas Tech for generations to come. “Ferguson Student Union is a place where Arkansas Tech students will grow into the best version of themselves,” said Stephanie Duffield of Russellville, ATU alumna and chair of the ATU Board of Trustees. “As a result of this increase in connectedness, Arkansas Tech students will feel a greater sense of affection for and loyalty to their alma mater far beyond graduation day. Ferguson Student Union is a transformative building for Arkansas Tech. I look forward to everything that our professional staff in student affairs and our student leadership will do to maximize this exciting new resource. ATU students, welcome to your new home: Ferguson Student Union.” Ferguson Student Union provides student meeting spaces, lounge spaces for students to enjoy during their free time, fast casual dining, an e-sports gaming lab, basketball courts, a location to check out outdoor recreation gear and workout areas for cardiovascular and strength fitness training.
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Forged by Hand and Heart: Pat Bergman
YELLVILLE — On Saturday mornings at the Yellville Farmers Market, nestled among fresh produce and homemade baked goods, one table catches the light in quiet flashes of brass, copper, and sterling silver. Textured surfaces shimmer beside deep green patinas. Rivets hold layers together in organic harmony.
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By Tim Kelly Major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) became law on July 4, 2025 as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and their effects are already being felt in Marion County.
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Celebrating Women’s Military Service
By Hollie Scoma, President Military Service Sisters was founded in Mountain Home, Arkansas, in 2017 to serve the over 20,000 female veterans living in Arkansas, many of whom live in the Baxter County area. The organization, created by and for women veterans, now has several chapters statewide and has developed a strong working relationship with the Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs to share resources with women veterans more effectively.
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s Military ServiceA Lifeline in the Ozarks: Ozark Opportunities
By Tim Kelly In Marion County, the struggle to keep a home warm in winter or cool in summer is not an abstract issue, it’s a daily reality for many families. With rising utility costs, fixed incomes, and unexpected hardships have pushed countless households to the edge. This year, a strengthened partnership between Ozark Opportunities, Inc.
Read MoreA Lifeline in the Ozarks: Ozark OpportunitiesBH Announces Pain Manage Dept. Name Change and Provider Updates
MOUNTAIN HOME – Baxter Health is pleased to announce that our pain management department will now be known as Baxter Health Pain Clinic. Dr. Ryan Krafft and Physician Assistant Niger Stice will remain at the clinic, and we will be welcoming an additional physician and several nurse practitioners to our care team.
Read MoreBH Announces Pain Manage Dept. Name Change and Provider Updates7 Ways Veterans Can Protect Themselves from Scams
By Veterans Administration Veterans have served our country with honor and deserve to be protected from threats to their benefits and personal information. Unfortunately, scammers often pose as employees of the Department of Veterans Administration (VA) and contact veterans by mail, phone, email, and social media offering to help them access or file for benefits, for a fee.
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