One of AACF’s board members, Diana Gonzales Worthen of Springdale, was honored by the Springdale School District for her work on the district’s Toyota Family Literacy Program grant. The University of Arkansas recognized Worthen in a press release Tuesday, pointing...
This week’s bad weather didn’t keep the Arkansas General Assembly from gathering to open the 2010 fiscal session—the first of its kind. By all accounts today, the expectation is that this session will be quick—in and out in a month, with...
The U.S. Census Bureau is preparing for the 2010 Decennial Census, and even though there will many changes to the questions that people are asked this year, the information collected is more important than ever. For the first time,...
Today is my fourth wedding anniversary. And while it’s an important milestone in my own life (and hopefully my husband’s!), I’m also celebrating an anniversary that has provided peace of mind and financial security to thousands of Arkansas families...
Congress could make pivotal tax policy decisions this year that will affect our fiscal outlook, government policies, and shape our economy for decades. Virtually all of the tax cuts enacted in 2001 and 2003 expire at the end of...
The 29th Annual Soup Sunday is quickly approaching. The date is February 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in West Little Rock. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12. Restaurants are...
“Get it quick or get it all” is State Rep. Darrin Williams’ advice to working families who may be thinking about getting a Refund Anticipation Loan, also known as a “rapid refund.” Make no mistake about it, Fast Cash...
More than 24 percent of households in Arkansas reported in 2009 not having enough money to buy food that they needed during the prior twelve months for themselves or their family, according to a new report released by the...
ALERT: Don’t Delay Health Care Reform Arkansas children and families need your help! Our families still need health reform. The recent election in Massachusetts hasn’t changed the fact that more than eight million children nationwide lack health coverage. And...
“Bring the Square Dance Back,” was certainly said in jest, but intermingled in the laughter, concerned parents shared with Kara Wilkins and Sarah Argue the need to bring healthy fun back into schools. Traveling around the state, Kara and...