By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — As the holiday season approaches, the cost of gift giving can add stress to already-stretched household budgets. To help Arkansas families avoid overspending, an expert with the Cooperative Extension Service offers tips and tricks for shopping wisely. The Cooperative Extension Service is the…
(Yes, Right There Made In The Bag of Golden Fried Corn Chips) By Maylon Rice A recent column about Mary Lou Martin’s fantastic chili dogs at Lumberjack football games got me thinking and somewhat challenged by the younger generation discussing the merits between Wayne’s Confectionary and The Corral. “Wasn’t Wayne’s and The Corral about the…
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — To help young people build confidence in the kitchen, Arkansas 4-H will host a Virtual Culinary Camp from Nov. 7-9 via Zoom. The camp is intended for children ages 5-19, and the camp is open to the public at no cost.…
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As Arkansas transitions into the colorful and cooler days of fall, Entergy Arkansas is reminding customers to stay vigilant about safety. Whether tackling yard tasks, decorating, or preparing heating systems, these seasonal activities can pose hazards if not handled carefully. Here are some safety tips to help prevent accidents…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The “Small Works on Paper” exhibition, an annual touring visual arts show organized by the Arkansas Arts Council, can be viewed in the Glassblock Gallery in the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) through October 28. Now in its 38th year, “Small Works…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is bringing three nights of adrenaline-fueled rodeo action to town with the 2025 Weevil Stampede, set for October 16 through 18 at the UAM Truck Driving Academy on Highway 425 South. Performances begin each night at 7 p.m. Collegiate athletes from across the National Intercollegiate Rodeo…
Article submitted From fairgrounds to the kitchen, community service to Outdoor Skills Competitions, 4-H youth in Bradley County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5–11, 2025, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full of…
Little Rock – The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) will open its new exhibit, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, this evening from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This impactful exhibit explores the life and legacy of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old boy whose 1955 lynching became a catalyst for the Civil Rights movement, and the…
WARREN, Ark. — Local Warren artist Rob Reep will have two original paintings featured in the upcoming Member Showcase exhibition at the South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado. The exhibition runs from September 23 through October 29, and highlights the diverse talent of artists from across the region. Reep’s featured works include Church Street…
LITTLE ROCK — While the cooler temperatures have many Arkansans gearing up for fall, melonworm has found its way into the state’s pumpkin patches and extension horticulture specialist Aaron Cato is urging growers to scout early and often. Melonworm is a pest of cucurbit crops — a family that includes pumpkins, squash and watermelons — that…
Little Rock – From 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, the Old State House Museum will hold the opening of the new exhibit, Reporting for Arkansas: The Documentary Films of Jack Hill. The exhibit will explore Jack Hill’s career and his work bringing Arkansas history to life through his documentaries and storytelling. Hill was a pioneering Arkansas documentary…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas’ tree growth is outpacing removals, but the abundance doesn’t just signal a rich timber supply. It also increases the risks for disease, pests and wildfires. A trio of researchers took a deeper look at the gap and the factors behind it. By Maddie JohnsonUniversity of Arkansas System Division of AgricultureArkansas Agricultural…
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. — A long-running biennial exhibition showcasing established and emerging artists in the mid-South returns this September. The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) has announced the selections for its “2025 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition.” The show opens Thursday, Sept. 18, with an awards reception from 5–7 p.m. Awards will…
WARREN, Ark. 8-17-25 — The Bradley County Extension Office has announced the lineup of fall 4-H clubs, inviting local youth to join and build new skills, friendships, and leadership abilities. Classes will begin in September and are open to children across a wide range of ages. The fall schedule includes: Organizers encourage families to sign…
Article submitted By Ryan McGeeneyU of A System Division of Agriculture RISON, Ark. — A tick-transmitted livestock disease has been confirmed in Cleveland County for the first time, bringing to 11 the number of Arkansas counties with Theileria orientalis detections. Theileria orientalis is a tick-borne pathogen commonly associated with the Asian longhorned tick — Haemaphysalis longicornis. The pathogen has…
WARREN, Ark. – A new historical sign has been installed at Axley Field, commemorating its long history as the home of the Warren Lumberjacks football team from 1915 to 1980. The project, coordinated by Booster Club head Mark Jennings, was completed last week with assistance from SEACBEC students. The sign is mounted on a section…
Article submitted FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fresh, frozen and processed berries are a multi-billion-dollar business in America. In Arkansas alone, fresh-market blackberries contribute $24.3 million each year to the state’s economy. But these delicate blackberries sold in clamshells at supermarkets must be picked by hand, and farm labor has been limited in recent years. A new…
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 31, 2025) — Single parents enrolling in school for the Fall 2025 semester can apply for a scholarship from nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) beginning Aug. 1. To apply, single parents must go to aspsf.org/apply and fill out an online form with supporting documentation. Both new students…
Article submitted PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The ARTx3 Campus, which comprises The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, The ARTSpace on Main and ART WORKS on Main, presents the following events in August: Live@5: Groove City — 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 Groove City will perform as part of the monthly Live@5 concert series…
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Excess screen time harms children and adolescents’ social skills, but it also affects their behavior similarly to dementia, presenting as distractibility and memory deficit. To help combat this, an extension expert says parents should limit screen time, encourage children’s off-screen interests and closely…