Dr. Karen Young shared a new development with those attending the kickoff luncheon for Dazzle Daze on Tuesday. 

By J.A. BOUCHER Special to the Log Cabin

Tthe staff of Court Appointed Special Advocates of the 20th Judicial District held a luncheon to show their appreciation for both the volunteer advocates who serve the organization and the Department of Health and Human Services Workers, who work so diligently every day with the abused and neglected children in our community. ...

WASHINGTON When I withdrew from consideration to be secretary of health and human services, some pundits said health reform had received a devastating blow. While it would be flattering for me to believe that, it would also be completely wrong.

LITTLE ROCK (AP) A dozen community health centers in Arkansas will share more than $3 million in federal stimulus money.

On Saturday CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, held their annual Kidsfest Event at the Grace United Methodist Church. Executive Director Tess Fletcher was "inspired by the courage these kids show by getting up on stage." The event is a fun day with purpose of raising awareness for child abuse prevention month.

A new analysis of more than 50 strains of the H1N1 influenza virus at the center of the global outbreak concludes they are closely related and can be fought with a single vaccine.

WASHINGTON - A growing number of Arkansans will spend larger chunks of their wages on health costs in 2008, according to a report released Thursday by an advocacy group that said it shows medical care is becoming unaffordable even for families with insurance.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) The young man who killed eight people and committed suicide in a shooting rampage at a department store spent four years in a series of treatment centers, group homes and foster care after threatening to kill his stepmother in 2002.

A three-month narcotics investigation culminated Tuesday at Centennial Valley Apartments on Hogan Lane, where a resident was arrested for allegedly dealing marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine.