Economic conditions improved in a nine-state region measured by the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, but the report shows a big decline in Arkansas' economy and a more than 20% gain in unemployment insurance filings. The March Creighton index for the nine-state region was 55.6 in March, up from 54.7 in February, and well above the 49.6 in January.

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TITLE: Trump's Immigration Policy Sidelines Foreign Doctors Amid Shortage TEXT: Source: New York Times April 4, 2026 Updated 10:49 a.m. ET One Nigerian doctor performed knee and hip replacement surgeries at a New York teaching hospital. A Venezuelan physician treated people with diabetes and hypertension in rural Texas.

Augusta National Women's Amateur 2026 final round: Leaderboard, tee times, and what to watch The final round of the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur is set, with three front-runners and a perfect Saturday at Augusta National Golf Club. Here's where things stand and what to watch as one of amateur golf's biggest titles is decided. Here's where the top contenders stand after two rounds at Champions Retreat Golf Club. 1. -11 Asterisk Talley (USA) T-2. -10 Meja Örtengren (SWE), Maria Jose Marin (COL) T-4.

NFL teams are starting to line up their top-30 visits and the Green Bay Packers are no exception. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Packers are looking for a boost to their backfield with Arkansas' Mike Washington Jr.

Joseph Duggar and his wife, Kendra Duggar, spoke on many calls during his stay at the Washington County Detention Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, after his arrest on child molestation charges in March 2026. The recorded conversations -- spanning several days -- give insight into how the family is navigating his arrest years after his older brother Josh Duggar was sentenced on similar charges. Joseph, for his part, was arrested on March 18, 2026, and charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, molesting a victim under 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person over 18.

Uniti Group, Inc. is being eyed for acquisition by wireless provider T-Mobile US and Fort Worth-based private equity firm TPG Inc., according to media reports. London-based market analysis firm TMT Finance released an unsourced report Tuesday saying T-Mobile is interested in buying Uniti's fiber-to-the-home business, under its Kinetic banner, while TPG is interested in acquiring Uniti's enterprise fiber assets. Arkansas Business reported news of the possible acquisition on Wednesday.

Dr. Abhijit Bhattacharyya, a distinguished academic leader with foundational roots in India, is set to take over as the new dean of Georgia Southern University's Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing on July 1. Bhattacharyya arrives during a period of significant momentum for the college, which is currently focused on expanding its research footprint and strengthening its ties to regional industry.

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