Warren, Ark. — Science fiction fans in Bradley County have something new to explore at the Warren Branch Library, where a sizable collection of Star Trek books is now being highlighted for the community. The library recently announced that it has more than 100 copies of Star Trek titles available, offering readers a deep dive…
It was with great sorrow that I learned of the passing of former Bradley County Judge Keith Neely at the age of 81. Judge Neely was well known and deeply respected not only in Bradley County, but across South Arkansas and throughout the state. His life was marked by hard work, steady leadership, and a…
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RISON, Ark. — The annual Pioneer Crafts Festival will return to Pioneer Village on April 10-11, offering two days of activities centered around crafts, homesteading, gardening, and traditional skills. The festival will begin Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. with a beans and greens supper accompanied by live music. Events will continue Saturday, April 11…
The Arkansas Archeological Society is inviting the public to take part in its upcoming Training Program in Archeology, scheduled for May 30 through June 13 at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park. According to information released by the organization, the program offers hands-on archaeology experiences for participants ages 8 and up. The annual training program…
WARREN, Ark. (4-6-26) — While early April in South Arkansas typically brings thoughts of spring planting and warming temperatures, history tells a different story. On April 5, 1886, a rare late-season snowstorm swept across southern Arkansas, leaving measurable snowfall in areas not accustomed to such conditions so late in the year. According to the National…
WARREN, Ark. — Despite recent rainfall in the forecast, drought conditions continue to impact much of South Arkansas, including Bradley County and surrounding areas. According to information shared by the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, 100% of the state remains in drought conditions, ranging from moderate to exceptional levels (D1–D4). In many areas, prolonged heat and lack…
The City of Washington, Arkansas, in partnership with Buck’s Maintenance Service Inc., the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation, Arkansas’s Great Southwest, and Historic Washington State Park, will host the 5th Annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival on April 24–25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The festival honors legendary bladesmith James Black, who forged…
Little Rock – The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will hold training on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Department of Parks Heritage & Tourism Headquarters at 1100 North Street in Little Rock. “The National Register of Historic Places is arguably the most popular program of the…
RISON, Ark. — The annual Pioneer Crafts Festival will return to Pioneer Village on April 10-11, offering two days of activities centered around crafts, homesteading, gardening, and traditional skills. The festival will begin Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. with a beans and greens supper accompanied by live music. Events will continue Saturday, April 11…
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Egg prices are heading upward from their February dip, but consumers should get used to a price rollercoaster, said Jada Thompson, poultry agricultural economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. In February, prices declined to their lowest levels since 2023. “Since then, they’re back up, likely due to Easter demand,” Thompson said on…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is celebrating Arbor Day by launching its sixth annual “Free Tree Fridays” campaign, a statewide effort to encourage tree planting. Free bare root seedlings will be available to Arkansans every Friday from March 20 through April 24 at locations across the state. “Free Tree Fridays embody…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The public will have an opportunity to learn about recent archaeological work at one of Arkansas’ most significant prehistoric sites during a free lecture later this month at the University of Memphis. Dr. Paige Ford, an archaeologist with the Arkansas Archeological Survey stationed at Plum Bayou Mounds Archaeological State Park in Arkansas,…
The EPA award will examine how adding biochar to poultry litter can limit runoff of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to improve water quality. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Environmental Protection Agency awarded almost $1.9 million to Shannon Speir, an assistant professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences at the University of Arkansas, to study how…
By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Whether touring local meat processing facilities, attending livestock sales, foraging for edible plants or sharpening their culinary skills, Arkansas youth will have the chance to engage in hands-on learning this spring break. Seven Cooperative Extension Service county offices will offer a variety of…
WARREN, Ark. — Residents across Arkansas and the rest of the United States will need to adjust their clocks this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, clocks will move forward one hour to 3 a.m., meaning most people will lose one hour of sleep but…
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Plaintiffs that asked for protections for the monarch butterfly more than a decade ago have sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, saying the agency missed the deadline to issue a rule protecting the insect. The lawsuit was filed Feb. 12 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by the Center for Biological Diversity and the Center for Food Safety. It also…
LITTLE ROCK — High school seniors who plan to study plant science in college can apply for the Janet B. Carson scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship is awarded to one high school senior planning to attend an Arkansas college or university and pursue a plant science-related field, including but not limited to horticulture, botany, agronomy, forestry, plant…
Little Rock – The Arkansas250 Commission and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) is opening an exhibit to commemorate America’s semiquincentennial. On March 4, 2026, “Before Us, Beyond Us,” will open to the public at the Old State House Museum. The exhibit will examine Arkansas’ history, from its indigenous roots through its…
By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Throughout Arkansas, which has one of the highest obesity rates in the nation, nutrition professionals with the Cooperative Extension Service provide trusted, evidence-based education to help individuals and families live healthier lives. “Nutrition is transformative,” said Nina Roofe, assistant vice president for family…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The college football world is remembering legendary coach Lou Holtz following his death on March 4, 2026, at the age of 89. While Holtz is widely known for later success at Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, many Razorback fans remember the years he spent rebuilding and elevating the Arkansas Razorbacks football program…