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One out of five students in Little Rock and North Little Rock will drop out, which result in consequences that can lead to higher risks of incarceration and unemployment.

Nothing beats the summer heat like a dip in the neighborhood pool or visit to a local water park, but Chris Shillcutt with Little Rock’s Wild River Country encourages everyone to stay safe in the water.

Of the estimated 3 million apps for anything and everything, there are bound to be some strange ones.

Rethinking reentry: The Exodus Project is a prison rehabilitation program that teaches ethics, career skills, resource management and drug/alcohol recovery during the last months of an inmate’s sentence.

You don’t need to be wealthy to hire a personal assistant. Just smart.

There’s a new way to learn a foreign language that more than 1 million subscribers already know about. The Babbel app for web, iOS and Android was developed by 100 linguists and language experts in Berlin. The goal: Tailor foreign language instruction to the learner’s native tongue, and get students to speak the new language as quickly as possible.

We’ve all heard that in order to reduce stress, we should “reconnect with nature.” However, science suggests that we may not be taking this advice literally enough.

Today’s modern beads are larger and more intricate, many featuring lights and medallions. With 5 million beads thrown each year, you’re bound to catch a pair (or armful!) worth saving.

The Centers for Youth and Families’ annual gala, Evolve, is set for Jan. 27. The event, themed this year as “A Night in the Jungle,” will honor 2018 Hero of Hope U.S. Rep. French Hill and the inaugural Champions of Hope class.

Regardless of what business you’re in, many offices share a common similarity: a sedentary work culture. Studies show sitting is a major contributor to employee health issues. Try these simple tips to minimize the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and create a ripple effect that could change office culture for good.

Ghidotti Communications and Bespoke Media Group hosted a joint holiday party in order to benefit The Van, a mission dedicated to providing basic necessities to homeless communities.

Keep your holiday calories under control and avoid pound-packing by not eating the “meh.”

No matter how many times you check your holiday shopping list, you’re going to forget something – or someone – and need a last-minute gift. Consider these ideas:

The end of the year can be a great time to purchase vehicles. Manufacturers typically discount current year’s models to make way for next year’s vehicles.

No matter where you are in Arkansas, there’s something Christmas-y and covered in lights waiting for you:

Jumpstarting your day with a morning workout can seem impossible, but it’s rewarding. Studies show exercising in the morning can lower blood pressure by 10% throughout the day.

Looking for a place where you can do both your holiday decorating and gift shopping in one? Holiday House is made for you.

Google has come out with a camera that uses machine learning to capture unique moments that you aren’t able to get on your own.

The start of a new season is always a good time to perform routine home maintenance. Follow these steps to get your home in top shape for fall:

Millennials have a unique way of giving to charity. In recent years, donations online have increased at a significant rate and are only going to keep growing.

With the new “8” products around the corner – iPhone & Samsung primarily– do you NEED to upgrade your phone for the newest product? CNBC had an article earlier this year saying no, you don’t have to upgrade often. Here are some ideas for when you should upgrade:

Going to the grocery store or a restaurant yourself is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Now, you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home to get your weekly groceries or favorite meal delivered to your front door..

In the United States, nearly 1.6 million crashes result from texting and driving. Arkansas is one of 47 states with a distracted-driving ban, but statistics show driver habits aren’t changing.

Conway wants to help maximize your shopping experience and ensure the most bang for your time and convenience. Here is a go-to map:

Start preparing early: Talk with your kids in high school about what they enjoy doing, what their strengths are, and what they may want to go to college for.

Twitter and Bloomberg have recently partnered together to create a service that will stream news produced solely for Twitter.

Expert and amateur astronomers alike are gearing up for a rare total solar eclipse on August 21. It will be the first coast-to-coast eclipse in the country in about 100 years. For best viewing, head to Missouri. The farther north in Arkansas, the more the sun will be blocked.

The governor’s office recently announced the completion of the Arkansas Public School Computer Network in K- 12 public schools. APSCN makes Arkansas one of only six states with 100% connectivity.

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum has announced that BMX will officially build a new indoor arena, world headquarters and hall of fame in Tulsa at the long-empty Evans Fintube industrial site in the Greenwood District, north of downtown. USA BMX is the main training facility for North American BMX cyclists who regularly compete in the X Games during the Olympics.

Arkansas students showed significant increases in ACT Aspire Preliminary test scores. The largest improvements were in grades 6 and 8 math and writing scores.