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The Newton County Community Matters, a coalition of faith-based and other non-profit organizations serving residents of the county will meet in regular session at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, at the …
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12/17/24
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The number of flu-related deaths this season remains at 2 as the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported this week that activity indicators for the disease is low. ADH produces a Weekly Viral …
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12/17/24
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FAYETTEVILLE — Before those sweet and savory pecans make their way into your pecan pie or other holiday treat, they may go through an antimicrobial wash to reduce pathogens. But why would that …
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By JOHN LOVETT
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
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12/17/24
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While watching the television tonight, I saw a story about a Christmas tree farm in Iowa. The trees are sold with their roots still on them. They do not cut down the trees. The family’s water …
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By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE
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12/17/24
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LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Colonel (Ret) Robert A. Ator II will serve as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs. Ator is replacing …
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12/17/24
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LITTLE ROCK — Murry and Dee Henderson of Keiser were named today as the 2024 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year. The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped to recognize outstanding …
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12/14/24
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LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after an investigation led by agents in his office resulted in the arrest of Dominique Dyserajean Price, 32, of …
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12/14/24
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BENTON — Arkansas State Police Troopers were honored at the 2024 Officer of the Year Awards luncheon held yesterday at the Benton Events Center. The event, now in its 22nd year, celebrates …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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12/14/24
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Sergeant awarded U.S. Presidential Service Award for Dedication to Mental Health of First Responders
LITTLE ROCK — On Thursday, Nov, 21, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Arkansas Board of Directors presented Sergeant Chuck Lewis with the United States Presidential Service Award. …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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12/14/24
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FAYETTEVILLE — A novel probiotic has been developed as a direct-fed microbial in both poultry and swine feed to improve gut health and weight-gain efficiency. Additionally, feed cost savings …
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By JOHN LOVETT
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
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12/14/24
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which …
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12/14/24
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MONTICELLO — Weyerhaeuser’s announcement of a $500 million investment in Drew County marks a substantial moment for Southeast Arkansas, bringing economic growth and advancing sustainable …
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By TRACI RUSHING
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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12/14/24
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LITTLE ROCK — A group of AmeriCorps volunteers are putting their minds and muscles to work in central Arkansas, improving the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center with projects great and small during …
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By REBEKAH HALL
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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12/14/24
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean …
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12/14/24
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $1.13 billion investment to support local and regional food systems, building upon the Department’s previous investments …
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12/14/24
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced awards of nearly $335 million to strengthen financial incentives for private forest landowners to manage their forests …
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12/14/24
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LITTLE ROCK — Fruit and Vegetable News has recognized Arkansas Extension Horticulture Specialist Aaron Cato by including him in its 40 under 40 Awards. Cato, whose work is in integrated pest …
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12/14/24
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On Wednesday, Dec. 11, special agents from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) and the U.S. Marshals Task Force located and arrested a third suspect in connection to the shooting of a Little Rock man on …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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12/12/24
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Mount Sherman water customers from the saw mill up to NC2420 we have been working on this situation since saturday, we have replaced over 40ft of water main along 74, accordiong to Tommy Curtis, the …
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12/12/24
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YELLVILLE — Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reported last week that investigators arrested 52 year-old Dana E. Scott of Branson, Misouri, on one count of failure to pay or file tax …
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Staff Report
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12/12/24
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