Benton County Named Most Generous County in the US
January 7, 2021 | Subscribe | |
CommunityBenton County Most Charitable County in the US |

NWA Daily
If you've ever found yourself away from home or on vacation thinking, "You can't beat the people in Arkansas, they're the best," you may be onto something. According to a report released by tech company SmartAsset, Benton County is actually the most generous county in the US.
|
COVID-19Who, What, When and Where You Can Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine |

Unknown
2021 brought new hope with the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine. As you are most likely aware, front-line healthcare workers (thank you!) began receiving the vaccine late last month. So when will it be available to teachers, the food industry, or the general public?
|
CommunityNWA Poverty Rate on the Rise, Economist Says Pandemic is to Blame |
After years of progress in the region, poverty rates are on the rise in NWA, as COVID-19 complications and housing costs appear to be likely causes.
|
PoliticsMedicaid Restored to Arkansas Marshallese and Pacific Islanders |
Last month, Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, part of which restores Medicaid to the Arkansas Marshallese and other Pacific Island migrants.
|
Business22 Architecture Firms Added to NWA Design Excellence Program |

Tamarcus Brown
The Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program was established by the Walton Family Foundation in 2015 with the purpose of promoting growth, preserving natural resources, and achieving a high level of design and development in public spaces.
|
Subscribe to receive our daily newsletter
Know all the happenings in NWA with a 5-minute read of our free email newsletter every weekday.