The Cardiologist's Wife: The Impact of Protein on the Human Body

Protein is one of the three primary macronutrients crucial for life, as it is the main building block for body tissue, muscles, bones, cartilage, skin and hair. It plays a role in metabolic functions like digestion, generates energy and regulates hormones and bodily processes. Protein is vital in creating the antibodies that fight infection and strengthen our immune system. Because our body does n...

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Johnny Cash Boyhood Home to Host Arkansas Roots Music Festival

The 11th Arkansas Roots Music Festival will begin at 1 p.m. on April 11 at the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Historic Dyess Colony, located at 110 Center Drive in Dyess. The event, hosted by singer/songwriter Erin Enderlin, will honor the musical roots of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. “We will celebrate the life and legacy of the ‘godmother of rock ‘n’ roll,’”said Will Reaves, director of the boy...

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Porchlight Film Festival: Illuminating Creativity and Storytelling in the Community

Five years after the launch of a Downtown Jonesboro Festival that focused on arts, eats and film, the much-anticipated film festival now stands on its own. With a rebranding of what is now the Porchlight Film Festival, the weekend will serve as a destination for creatives in the film industry and those who appreciate the craft.“When Oasis was born, the film and arts/eats portions were all in one...

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