The following is a press release from Arkansas Right to Life.
Safe Haven Baby Box dedications will be held at 1 p.m. March 9 at Med Tech EMS, 10 Medical Services Drive, Morrilton, and at 1 p.m. March 10 at Fire Department Station No. 2, 1520 Graham Road, Jacksonville. The public is invited to attend.
The new surrender locations mark the 419th Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation and the 35th in Arkansas, expanding access to safe, anonymous surrender options for mothers in crisis.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes was founded by Monica Kelsey on a mission to end infant abandonment. In addition to baby boxes, the organization provides a confidential National Hotline, 1-866-99BABY1. Twenty-four states have a Baby Box presence within their state. Kelsey shared, “We have seen time and time again that preparation can save and change lives.
We never know when or where we will be needed, so it is crucial to have options for mothers in crisis. I am grateful for local advocates who take our mission to their community.”
Dozens of infants have been safely and legally surrendered in a Baby Box. The National Safe Haven Crisis line has assisted with more than 150 handoff surrenders. Each year the numbers increase with more baby boxes available across the country. Surrendered infants are adopted by families who have registered as foster to adopt. The Local Department of Family Services coordinates the adoption process.
Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:
From Family Council
Arkansas State Police Seize Hundreds of Pounds of Illegal Drugs in February Traffic Stops: In one stop alone, troopers found 600 pounds of illegal marijuana and 15 boxes of THC products in a van traveling from Los Angeles to North Carolina. Other stops netted 45 pounds of marijuana from Oklahoma City, 19 pounds of marijuana from Memphis, and 115 pounds of methamphetamine from Dallas. Keep Reading.
Marijuana Use Reduces Brain Activity: Research reminds us that heavy marijuana use is associated with reduced activity in regions of the brain that are critical for young adults. Keep Reading.
Revisiting How Sports Betting Hurts Young Adults: Research shows that gambling is more addictive for college-aged individuals. Player prop bets let college students to engage in “micro-betting,” a more repetitive — and therefore more addictive — form of sports betting. Keep Reading.
Research Reminds Us Marriage Still Matters: A recent study from Barna reveals that fewer Americans are getting married today, but most still believe marriage is important and they want to get married someday. Keep Reading.
Supreme Court Sides with Parents Against California Public Schools’ Secret Gender Transition Policies: On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with a group of parents who challenged California’s secret social gender transition policy. The policy requires public school teachers and administrators to hide children’s gender dysphoria and social gender transition from parents. Keep Reading.
Spain’s Top Court Says 25-Year-Old Woman Paralyzed After Attempted Suicide Now Qualifies for Assisted Suicide: Noelia, 25, from Barcelona, attempted suicide multiple times before an October 2022 attempt left her paralyzed and in chronic pain. Two years later, she received approval for assisted suicide under Spain’s euthanasia policies. Keep Reading.
Western Civilization is Worth Defending: Marco Rubio has made a name, and a meme, for himself as the indispensable figure in the American government. Keep Reading.
Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto, Protects Women’s Privacy in Public Restrooms: Kansas Senate Bill 244 requires public buildings—including schools and universities—to maintain single-sex private spaces “for use only by individuals of one sex.” The law also mandates that birth certificates and driver’s licenses designate gender based on biological sex, not subjective gender identity. Keep Reading.
Canada’s Alarming Milestone: 100,000 Deaths from Assisted Suicide: According to the country’s most recent Report on Medical Assistance in Dying, 76,475 Canadians had died via assisted suicide as of December 31, 2024. With an average of 45 assisted suicide and euthanasia deaths every day, Canada is projected to surpass its 100,000th death by early June. Keep Reading.
From Our Friends
Why Gen Z “Nones” Are Reconsidering Religion. From Daily Citizen.
Indiana School District Pays Former Music Teacher $650,000 to Settle Religious Discrimination Case. From Alliance Defending Freedom.
South Dakota Committee Passes Bill to Ban Mail-Order Abortions. From LifeNews.
Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.
Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:
From Family Council
Federal Court Clears Way for Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools: A federal appeals court sided with Louisiana on Friday in a case over displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools. Keep Reading.
Family Council Joins Legal Brief Against Mail-Order Abortion Drugs: On February 13, Family Council joined 43 other pro-life leaders in a legal brief challenging mail-order abortion drugs. Keep Reading.
Huge Legal Win for Detransitioner: A New York jury recently awarded a detransitioner $2 million in damages for the harm that was done to her. Keep Reading.
New York Hospital Stops Performing Sex-Change Surgeries on Kids: A major New York City hospital announced last week it will stop performing sex-change surgeries on children. Keep Reading.
Arkansas’ Tax Revenue from Sports Betting Likely Comes at a High Cost: Arkansas collected over $7 million in sports betting tax revenue in 2025, but the real cost to Arkansas families may be much higher. Keep Reading.
New York Times Finally Admits America Has “a Marijuana Problem”: The editorial board at The New York Times recently published a stunning admission titled, “It’s Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem.” Keep Reading.
California Authorities Shut Down Four Illegal Marijuana Dispensaries in Major Raid: California authorities shut down four illegal marijuana dispensaries and arrested nine people in a coordinated raid that seized hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs. Keep Reading.
The Epstein Files, Pagan History, and Christian Morality: Years ago, before Epstein, the #MeToo movement, or even same-sex “marriage,” talk show host and Jewish theologian Dennis Prager wrote a fascinating article called “Judaism’s Sexual Revolution.” Keep Reading.
Arkansas A.G. Demands Answers on YouTube Censorship: Last week, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin joined 15 other state attorneys general in a letter demanding that executives at Google and YouTube explain YouTube’s decision to censor conservative content. Keep Reading.
Bad News: Racing Commission Approves FanDuel, DraftKings to Partner with Arkansas Casinos: On Thursday the Arkansas Racing Commission approved sports betting license applications by FanDuel and DraftKings. DraftKings reportedly will partner with Southland Casino in West Memphis, and FanDuel will partner with Oaklawn Casino in Hot Springs. Keep Reading.
From Our Friends
Montgomery County Must Pay $1.5 Million to Religious Parents After Supreme Court Ruling. From Daily Citizen.
Teen Marijuana Use Doubles Chances of Future Psychotic Disorders, Study Finds. From The Washington Stand.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues to Stop Abortion Pills From Flooding the State. From LifeNews.
Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.
