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We've seen education prevent stillbirths. We can do more. | Opinion Original
Emily Price is CEO of Healthy Birth Day Inc. Lee Warner, PhD, MPH, is a maternal and infant health consultant. Sarah Coleman, MPH, is director of key relationships for Healthy Birth Day. Leticia Gomez-Espisito, a mom from Tenino, Washington, spent four years trying to conceive her first baby. When she finally became pregnant and felt that first flutter in her second trimester, she promised herself she'd pay careful attention to every movement.
Buddy Up takes centre ice at Calgary Flames’ Hockey Talks night
March 3 at the Scotiabank Saddledome marked the Calgary Flames’ Hockey Talks Night. This year’s focus was Buddy Up, a program from the Centre for Suicide Prevention that trains people to recognize when someone may be struggling and offer help. - Photo by Digital Journal By Chris Hogg and Sarah Coleman On March 3, the Scotiabank Saddledome looked like it always does on a hockey game night in Calgary. Jerseys in the stands. Players in motion. Pressure on the ice.
Will AI agents soon be able to act better than humans?
Something remarkable is happening right now. The software running quietly in data centers around the world is no longer just answering questions - it is booking flights, writing code, running experiments, and making decisions. AI agents have graduated from clever chatbots to something altogether more unsettling: autonomous actors that actually do things in the world. The question is no longer whether AI can impress us on a test.
What strong leadership really looks like when the conversation turns to mental health
Daniel Clarke is the CEO of CSV Midstream Solutions. He spoke at the Working Stronger Conference hosted by CMHA Alberta and Centre for Suicide Prevention. The event took place Oct. 28-29, 2025 in Edmonton. - Photo courtesy CSV Midstream Solutions Sarah is the communications lead for CSV Midstream Solutions and a member of Digital Journal’s Insight Forum. There was a point in Daniel Clarke’s story where the room stopped moving. He wasn’t talking about numbers or growth.
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The top 11 energy transition events to attend in 2024
Photo courtesy Lisbon Energy Summit The content featured in this article is brand produced. Energy transition conferences are becoming increasingly all the rage in the event world today. They serve as crucial platforms for knowledge exchange, networking opportunities, and the exploration of cutting-edge technologies and strategies that are driving the global transition towards decarbonization and cleaner energy systems.
The IPSM Imperative
Justin Lo, Technical Manager of Enterprise AI at Chevron (right) talks with Pramod Jain, CEO of Computer Modelling Group (CMG) during a roundtable conversation. — Photo courtesy ACCELERATE The content featured in this article is brand produced and originally appeared on Accelerate, a CMG publication. An overview of the IPSM Imperative Optimization is on everyone’s minds these days, and the energy sector is no exception.
The state of Geothermal energy in 2024
Photo by Sam Bark / Unsplash The content featured in this article is brand produced and originally appeared on Accelerate, a CMG publication. The build-out of geothermal energy infrastructure will create more jobs than solar or wind or any other renewable energy source — but it can only happen if the right policies and investments are in place.
How to adopt a digital mindset that paves the way for advanced technology adoption
Manuel Garra, Asset Production Manager, Pluspetrol Peru - Photo by ACCELERATE The content featured in this article is brand produced and originally appeared on Accelerate, a CMG publication. There’s an awkward truth about advanced technology adoption: Simply choosing to invest in technology does not guarantee it will be implemented successfully, or that employees will use it effectively.
How ‘deep learning’ AI could change how the energy industry solves problems
Joshua Eckroth, Chief Architect, i2k Connect - Photo by ACCELERATE The content featured in this article is brand produced and originally appeared on Accelerate, a CMG publication. The energy industry is sitting on mountains of data. But unless the sector’s major players can find ways to easily unearth valuable insights from that treasure trove, the datasets are just unrealized potential.
With the launch of Enterprise AI, Chevron embarks on a new phase of digital transformation
Photo by Derwin Edwards, Unsplash The content featured in this article is brand produced and originally appeared on Accelerate, a CMG publication. By Sarah Coleman Chevron has been on the digital transformation road for a while. As in — they are long past the digitization stage, figuring out how to gather, analyze and then use the data their company produces.
Junior Achievement of Arkansas Holds 2023 Legacy Luncheon
Junior Achievement of Arkansas held its annual Legacy Luncheon on Thursday, May 25 in the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom in Little Rock. As of 12 p.m., JA had raised over $95,000, nearing its yearly goal. AY Media Group President and Publisher, Heather Baker, served as the Emcee of the event and is an active state board member of the organization.
No Place Like Home Base: The Noteworthy Rise of Razorback Softball
With the tell-tale sign of expanded coverage on ESPN’s family of networks, college softball has become one of the most popular sports in the United States. While players and supporters might say the sport’s rise in popularity isn’t surprising, the speed of the growth in interest is notable.
Arkansas Cyber Defense Center Aims to Educate Small Businesses
Forge Institute, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Little Rock, launched the Arkansas Cyber Defense Center (ACDC) to help businesses understand the cyber threat to their business, receive training for defenses and resilience in the event of a cyber incident and to provide a hotline for incident support. This past September, ACDC began to develop and right-size cyber services for Arkansas’ small businesses through awareness, assessments, training and incident support.
Be Pro Be Proud Expands Nationally, Draft Day Tour Underway
Be Pro Be Proud, an Arkansas workforce development initiative led by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, has continually grown over the past few years. Andrew Parker, the executive director of the initiative, has worked to create new ways to introduce trade school education to Arkansas youth. The Draft Day Tour was first introduced in 2022, and because of its success has continued into its second year.
'Experience Little Rock in Color' Kicks Off for Black History Month
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) launched Experience Little Rock in Color, an interactive video series that features local Black community influencers. The video series allows locals to speak on the Black experience that is specific to Little Rock.
Gorman, Spickard Discuss 2022 Women's Commission Report, WFA 25 Year Anniversary
In Dec. 2022 The Arkansas Women’s Commission released its report that analyzed the economic status of women in the workforce. According to Women’s Foundation of Arkansas CEO Anna Beth Gorman, this report is the first to be completed in almost 50 years. Gov. Asa Hutchinson reestablished the Women’s Commission to look particularly at the boundary and retention rate for labor force participation with women, among other reasons.
Razorback Basketball 2022-2023 Roster, Rankings, More
The University of Arkansas Razorback Men’s Basketball team has started preparing for the Red-White scrimmage game on Sunday Oct. 16 at Barnhill Arena, and released its remaining schedule for the 2022-2023 season, including non-conference games. With big plans for the season, and being ranked at No.8 by ESPN’s Coaches Poll, the team led by Head Coach Eric Musselman is stacked with a roster full of returning players as well as highly-sought out recruits.
Campaign Promotes Health Literacy for Hispanic, Marshallese Residents in NWA
Benton County, the Northwest Arkansas Council and the University of Arkansas School for Medical Sciences (UAMS), have all combined efforts to create Our Healthy Alliance, which launched a public awareness campaign to connect local Marshallese and Hispanic communities to information, resources and health care services.
College Football Playoff Foundation Votes to Expand Playoff to 12 Teams
The College Football Playoff Board of Managers announced today, Sept. 2, that the College Football Playoff will expand to 12 ( Including the six highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large) teams by 2026, after university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted unanimously to expand the postseason model. “This is an historic and exciting day for college football,” said Mark Keenum, the President of Mississippi State and the chairman of the CFP Board of Managers.
Coach Orgeron to Speak at Little Rock Touchdown Club
Following the first Razorback game of the season this Saturday, Sept. 3, The Little Rock Touchdown Club will be meeting again on Tuesday, Sept. 6 with a presentation by Ed Orgeron. Orgeron is the former head football coach for the University of Mississippi – Ole Miss – and the current head coach at Louisiana State University. Last season was Orgeron’s sixth as Head Coach at LSU and his fifth full season with the team.
Little Rock Touchdown Club to Hear from Herbstreit
The Little Rock Touchdown Club kicked off its annual speaker lineup for the season last Monday, Aug. 15, with Head Razorback Football Coach, Sam Pittman. The guest speaker lineup will continue next week, on Monday, Aug. 22, with a presentation from ESPN College Football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Little Rock. Reservations to attend the Little Rock Touchdown Club meeting with Herbstreit must be made by Friday, Aug.
Pittman Talks Past Successes, Upcoming Season at Little Rock Touchdown Club
The Little Rock Touchdown Club met early Monday, Aug. 15, to kick off its annual guest speaker series. This week, Arkansas Razorback Football Head Coach Sam Pittman spoke to the Little Rock Touchdown Club about last season’s successes and plans for this year’s team as the football season is quickly approaching. David Bazzel, former team captain for the Razorbacks, reminded the room that this is year 18 for the Little Rock Touchdown Club. “It’s hard to believe this is year No. 18.
Think Rubix’s Akama-Makia Leads the Firm’s People-First Movement
Thinking Outside the Box – Think Rubix’s Akama-Makia Leads the Firm’s People-First Movement A peak symbol of ‘80s nostalgia, Rubik’s Cubes have often been looked at as the ultimate 3D puzzle for all ages, kids and adults alike. Enamored with that same level of problem solving and critical thinking, culture-first public affairs firm Think Rubix is all about finding the best possible solutions for its clients, solving each and every perceived puzzle while creating an impact.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election
Jaime Harrison, the chairperson for the Democratic National Committee, visited Little Rock on Wednesday May 18, 2022 for Think Rubix’ ‘Black Leaders at Lunch’ event, at which Harrison was the featured special guest. Shortly before the luncheon, which was catered by local favorite YGFBFKitchen, Harrison sat down with Arkansas Money & Politics to discuss the upcoming Arkansas statewide elections.
Northwest Arkansas Black-Owned Business Expo Returns This Month
Black-Owned NWA has announced its third annual Northwest Arkansas Black-Owned Business Expo will take place this month at The Apollo on Emma in Springdale. In accordance with celebrating Black History Month, Jasmine Hudson and J’aron “Jae” Merchant are on a mission to amplify, celebrate and highlight local Black-owned businesses across Northwest Arkansas.
Museum of Discovery up for 'Best Children's Museum' in USA Today Poll
Museum of Discovery has once again been nominated for the best children’s museum in the USA Today “10Best Readers’ Choice Award” poll, marking its third consecutive year on the ballot. Public voting determines which of the 20 museums will make the 10Best list. Museum of Discovery was voted the sixth best children’s museum in the United States in both 2020 and 2021. A panel of experts including editors from USA Today and 10Best.com, expert contributors and media sources chose nominees.
We'll Be Groovin': Kenny Chesney to Perform at Walmart AMP This Summer
Kenny Chesney is returning to the Walmart AMP this summer with Carly Pearce as part of the Cox Concert Series. “Don’t blink” or you might miss your chance to buy tickets to the Here and Now Tour on Friday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices range from $59 to $159 plus applicable fees. Chesney is the only country artist in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Top 25 Live Artists in 25 years.
Voices of Change
Voices of Change: Blackbelt Voices Podcast Black American history is often discounted from retellings of history, though it is often said the world does not move without Black creativity. Adena White, editor of Conway Publications through the Conway Chamber of Commerce and co-host of Blackbelt Voices, celebrates Black culture and heritage year-round through a passion project turned podcast. White grew up in Conway County, where her learned experiences shaped her understanding of the world.
'Baby, I'm Howlin' for You': The Black Keys Coming to Walmart AMP
The Walmart AMP has announced that The Black Keys are bringing their Dropout Boogie Tour to Northwest Arkansas on Thursday, Oct. 13. This show will also feature Band of Horses and The Velveteers as part of the Cox Concert Series. Most recently, The Black Keys released the Super Deluxe 10th anniversary edition of their seventh studio album El Camino in 2021. The Black Keys won three awards for El Camino at the 55th Grammys.
Sharing the Love: Black-Owned NWA is a Vital Service for the Region
Sharing the Love: Black-Owned NWA is a Vital Service for the Region Through making long-distance moves to the small, though activity-packed, Northwest Arkansas region eight years ago, two women found themselves cultivating community. After connecting through a local event, J’Aron “Jae” Merchant and Jazmine “Jazzy” Hudson quickly became best friends, and during the time spent creating a community, they also created a brand.
CHEER LIVE Coming to Walmart AMP
The Walmart AMP has announced the arrival of CHEER LIVE as the newest addition to the Cox Concert Series, bringing Netflix to the stage with athletes from Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College. CHEER LIVE will feature 14-time national champion coach and best-selling author Monica Aldama alongside Cheer stars such as Gabi Butler and Morgan Simianer while bringing together the two most successful and rival cheer programs in the country.
Ballet Arkansas to Unveil 'Coppélia and the Toymaker' in February
Coppélia and the Toymaker is set to continue Ballet Arkansas’ 2021-22 main stage season. Originally premiering in Paris in 1870, Coppélia and the Toymaker is one of the world’s most celebrated ballets. This humorous ballet is perfect for families, featuring drama and virtuoso dancing in three acts with music by Leo Delibes and choreography through Marius Petipa. “Ballet Arkansas is pleased to present this ‘fan favorite’ as part of the 21-22 season.
2022 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Finalists Announced
Arkansas Heritage has announced the finalists for the 2022 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame was launched by Arkansas Heritage in 2016 to recognize restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events in Arkansas. There were more than 2,000 submissions from all 75 Arkansas counties during nominations for the sixth class in October 2021.
Shea Lewis Selected as Next Director of Arkansas State Parks
Shea Lewis. (Courtesy ADPHT) Shea Lewis has been announced as the next director for Arkansas State Parks by Stacy Hurst, the secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Lewis will replace Grady Spann, who retired on Dec. 31 after 28 years of service. “Shea Lewis has a proven track record of accomplishment within Arkansas State Parks,” says Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Aging Workforce Remains A Concern for Arkansas Manufacturers
The aging workforce makes no exception when it comes to manufacturing in Arkansas, an industry very much in need of an influx of younger workers. Programs like Be Pro Be Proud from the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce; Career Watch, a publication from the Arkansas Department of Commerce (ADC); Ready For Life, an initiative of Gov. Asa Hutchinson; and Future Fit from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) are working to tackle this issue.
Arkansas Federal Credit Union Moves Headquarters to Little Rock
Arkansas Federal Credit Union opened the doors for its new Little Rock headquarters at a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning. Arkansas Federal Credit Union is the state’s largest credit union with more than $1.7 billion in total assets and more than 370 employees, making it one of the largest financial institutions in Arkansas. Arkansas Federal has 19 branches throughout the state, which serve more than 130,000 members.
Where's Santa? Keep Up From Home with These Interactive Trackers
‘Tis the season to be jolly. Even if your holiday plans are limited this year in terms of gatherings, you can still keep the magic alive with the help of a few special in-home activities. While you get busy making holiday treats, wrapping presents, watching your yearly Christmas movies and opening your daily advent calendars, don’t forget to keep an eye on a family-friendly Santa tracker.
Little Rock's Big Jingle Jubilee Back for 50th Anniversary
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) has announced the return of the Big Jingle Jubilee as a holiday street fair for its 50th anniversary after a hiatus in 2020. The street fair will take place on Capitol Avenue between Victory Street and Cross Street in Downtown Little Rock on Dec. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Holiday and food vendors will be set up in the State Chamber of Commerce office parking lot.
Morgan Nick: FBI Seeking Information on New Person of Interest
The FBI is now investigating Billy Jack Lincks, originally of Crawford County, who is believed to be connected to the Morgan Nick kidnapping. According to the FBI, Lincks served the U.S. Army during World War II before working for Braniff Airlines in Dallas, Texas, from 1962-1974. Lincks returned back to Van Buren in the late 1970s. Six-year-old Nick was abducted 26 years ago from a parking lot in Alma.
Junior Achievement's Turkey Bowl is Gobbling Back This Month
Junior Achievement of Arkansas is hosting a Turkey Bowl on Friday, Nov. 19 at Millennium Bowl in North Little Rock to fundraise — with a goal to raise $47,650 — for its educational programs. “Last year alone, the organization impacted roughly 13,000 students across the state,” the organization says in a release.
Bowens Named Co-Chairs of Heart of Hot Springs Campaign
Dr. Eric Bowen, interventional cardiologist, and his wife Lori, a cardiovascular and endovascular regional sales director, have been named by the Central Arkansas office of the American Heart Association (AHA) as co-chairs of the Heart of Hot Springs campaign. The Bowens also served as co-chairs of the 2020 campaign, which led up to the virtual Hot Springs Heart Ball.
Arkansas Soybean Month Kicks Off in November
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the month of November as Arkansas Soybean Month — a time to celebrate and recognize a large part of Arkansas’ economy. “Our number one row crop is soybean. When agriculture is our number one industry in Arkansas and soybean is the largest part of that, it deserves a month of recognition and expression of appreciation to the farmers that contribute to our way of life and to our economy,” Hutchinson says.
Perspective | Biden will allow undocumented students to access pandemic relief
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona recently announced that undocumented and international college students will now be able to receive pandemic relief grants. This announcement reverses a Trump administration policy that narrowed eligibility for the $35 billion in emergency aid that Congress authorized over the last 18 months for students facing housing, employment and food insecurity.
How place-based science education strategies can support equity for students, teachers, and communities
Practice Brief 57 -- Topics: Culture Instruction Equity How place-based science education strategies can support equity for students, teachers, and communities Why It Matters To You Teachers should connect science learning experiences in and out of the classroom to students’ sense of place, cultural perspectives, and community assets and issues.
Lana Del Rey provides comfort through her latest album
Here I am, yet again, gushing over the latest Lana Del Rey album, and I am not mad about it in the slightest. Since I was in Junior High, I have been blasting hits from “Ultraviolence” to “Norman Fucking Rockwell.” “Chemtrails Over The Country Club” is no different. This is an album you can both sob and do homework to, so it’s obviously a win-win situation.
Blackwell recalls school integration
Deborah Acklin Blackwell has accomplished many things in her life. From being a flight attendant to being a certified income tax and real estate agent as well as a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority incorporated and a fearless church member. Blackwell has done many things over the course of her life, including being one of the first children to integrate Conway Public Schools.
Business profile: Proud Postage
We have all been there, driving a humbling 80 mph on the interstate on our way to pick up a last-minute gift or card for any special occasion. We all have seen the Walgreens parking lot overflowing with people the night before Valentine’s Day, with panicked looks written all over their faces. Ashley Savage, co-owner of Proud Postage, is working toward her dream of having LGBTQ related cards easily accesible, so that all people can run out at the last minute and grab a card.
Fishin' for a Mission tournament returns
Springtime, for many Arkansans, means that weekends are reserved for long days on the lake with a fishing pole in hand. Fishin’ for a Mission is a local nonprofit organization that holds an annual benefit bass fishing tournament in order to raise money for local organizations. This year’s tournament will be hosted on April 24 on Lake Dardanelle, in Dardanelle, Arkansas.
Business feature: Siddity Lash Co.
The beauty industry is one that is constantly changing – with new products and trends always on the rise. While false lashes, or falsies, are not new to the industry by any means, a local company has transformed the popularity of wearing false eyelashes. Siddity Lash Co. is located in central Arkansas as an online boutique style shop. Deshaunna Jamison, the CEO of Siddity Lash Co., is also an alumna of the University of Central Arkansas. Siddity Lash Co creates a variety of different lashes.
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