New Med School Another Feather in NWA's Cap
EntertainmentJazz Fest Brings LIVE Music to Fayetteville this Spring |

NWA Daily (Fayetteville)
"I can't wait to go to a concert when this is all over." Heard that one before? It's been almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic shook up our daily lives and cancelled our plans for the foreseeable future. However, the vaccine rollout is beginning to present a glimmer of hope for a return to normalcy - with a touch of jazz.
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BusinessLIVSN Kickstarts $500k Campaign for New Product |
Fayetteville-based LIVSN Designs has raised more than $500,000 through a Kickstarter campaign for the launch of their new product. The outdoor apparel company originally needed $10,000 for the launch of the new "EcoTrek" pants but quickly exceeded those numbers, raising over $100,000 in the first eight hours.
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CommunitySupersized Stats: NWA 15th Most Overweight Region in US |
Whoa, seriously? Yes, you heard that right. According to a recent report from Wallethub, the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area ranks 15th in the US for most overweight and obese adults per capita. Are you as surprised as we are? Here are the numbers:
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Arts & CultureNew, Engaging Exhibits at The Momentary |

NWA Daily (The Momentary; Bentonville)
The Momentary museum in Bentonville celebrated its 1 year anniversary a few weeks ago on Feb. 22. The grand opening generated a buzz around NWA, and people packed the museum. However, a global pandemic lurked around the corner and forced the museum (along with the rest of the world) to shut down only a month into operations. This year is a new year though, right? Last night The Momentary held its Winter/Spring Virtual Opening Celebration by welcoming three new exhibits to the museum:
To see a full list of Winter/Spring events at The Momentary, you can find it HERE |
HealthWhole Health Institute Brings Med School to NWA |

Whole Health Institute
The Whole Health Institute, a nonprofit founded by Alice Walton, has announced plans to bring a new medical school to NWA that centers around preparing students to "rise to the challenges" of modern science by incorporating elements of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health to help others live healthy lives.
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