Other major U.S. companies are also offering doula services for employees, including CVS Health and Microsoft.
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Incumbent Bob Ballinger loses GOP state Senate runoff to Bryan King
Former Sen. Bryan King defeated incumbent Sen. Bob Ballinger in the Senate District 28 race on Tuesday.
Court hears arguments on Arkansas trans youth treatment ban
An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to continue blocking Arkansas’ ban on gender confirming treatments or surgery for children.
Texas pastor, Arkansas native Bart Barber elected Southern Baptist president
Northeast Arkansas native Bart Barber was elected as president of the Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday.
Arkansas Natural State Jackpot hits record $480,000
The jackpot reached a record of $480,000 on Tuesday after no one won in Monday night’s drawing
Governors forming task force to address mass shootings
Hutchinson and Murphy told the White House in a letter that they will convene a group of six to 10 governors, with a particular focus on making schools safe.
Arkansas man injured during Floyd protest sues troopers
An Arkansas attorney who was hospitalized after he was struck by a beanbag fired by police during a protest at the state Capitol over George Floyd’s killing filed a lawsuit Friday against the head of state police and several troopers.
UPDATED: 3 dead after crashes on Interstate 30 in Arkansas during stormy weather
Traffic remained blocked Thursday morning in westbound lanes of heavily traveled Interstate 30 in southwestern Arkansas, where at least three people were killed the previous day during a series of crashes that happened during stormy weather.
Fatalities confirmed at crash scene on I-30 in Clark County
Arkansas State Troopers are investigating a crash scene on Interstate 30 in Clark County involving three separate motor vehicle pile-ups.
Confirmed: Walmart heir Rob Walton to buy Denver Broncos in record deal
The Waltons, heirs to the Walmart fortune and America’s richest family, have won the bidding to purchase the Denver Broncos in the most expensive deal for a sports franchise anywhere in the world.
UPDATED: Arkansas State Police investigating shooting death of 80-year-old Marion County man
Police are investigating the death of an 80 year-old Marion County man who was reportedly shot in his home Monday night.
5 killed, 5 hurt when van collides with truck in Arkansas
Five people were killed and five others injured after a large truck collided with a van belonging to a school serving disabled adults in southeast Arkansas.
Report: Walmart heir expected to win bid to buy Denver Broncos
Walmart heir Rob Walton is expected to win the bidding for the Denver Broncos
Walmart adding 4 fulfillment centers, more than 4,000 jobs
Walmart is adding four new fulfillment centers to its existing capacity, a move that will bring more than 4,000 jobs and make next- or two-day shipping available to more Americans.
Shootings prompt debate on purchase age for AR-style rifles
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the idea to raise the minimum age to buy AR-15 style rifles should be up for discussion.