Willard Walker News Today

As the year rolled to a close, we asked several arts organizations for their proudest moments of 2023. These are the answers we received, edited for space:

The $65 million center in Little Rock was built to accommodate three new linear accelerators that customize radiation delivery based on the type and stage of a patients cancer.

SPRINGDALE -- Arkansas Childrens Northwest will receive $25 million from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation of Fayetteville, the largest single charitable donation in the hospitals history according to Arkansas Childrens president.

Half of the foundations contribution will be used to expand the 233,000-SF Springdale hospital, including adding a new four-story wing.

Stan Grad had been planning the sale of Soderglen Ranch, located northwest of Airdrie, for months leading up to his death last week.

Stan Grad had been planning the sale of Soderglen Ranch, located northwest of Airdrie, for months leading up to his death last week.

Susan Neyman, chief development officer and foundation president, said the Walker Foundations gift will "guarantee our continued focus on education."

The bill largely mirrors a federal price transparency rule already in effect, but it would allow the state to enforce the rule and fine hospitals.

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Juneteenth weekend celebrations in Greater Lansing are set to begin Thursday evening. Events include the city’s African American Parade, festivals, music, food and more.