Springdale, Ark. (February 11, 2026) — The Fort Smith International Film Festival, Ozark Media Arts Festival, Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), and Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission will host a statewide video contest for high school students (grades 9–12) to create a video commercial of 30 seconds or less promoting environmental responsibility in Arkansas. The contest will…
This article is courtesy of the Cooperative Extension Service Note: This is general information for the entire state of Arkansas on what to plant in your garden in February. For specific questions about planting in your area, please reach out to your local county agent. Winter weather in Arkansas can change so drastically overnight! One day, it…
By Rebekah Hall University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Beginning Feb. 23, Arkansans can register for the spring session of Walk Across Arkansas, a free, group-based exercise program that encourages participants to develop healthy habits and get moving. The competition is hosted each spring and fall by the Cooperative Extension Service, the outreach arm of the University of…
EL DORADO, Ark. — Photographers of all experience levels are invited to enter the 2026 Viewfinder Photography Competition, an annual juried exhibition hosted by the South Arkansas Arts Center. The open-call competition welcomes nearly any subject matter, from landscapes and portraits to abstract images and everyday moments. Organizers encourage photographers to submit any image they…
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — The United States is poised to lose its measles elimination status due to last year’s resurgence of the disease in 44 states, including Arkansas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2025, the CDC reported more than 2,200 confirmed cases of the…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 6, 2025) — Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is now accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2026 semester. Single mothers and fathers who are seeking financial support for higher education can apply at aspsf.org/scholarships. The deadline is Feb. 1. Recipients must be pursuing an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or professional…
CONWAY, Ark. – University of Central Arkansas Norbert O. Schedler Honors College student Sydney Fallon recently completed a solo international art exhibition in Seoul, South Korea, as part of her Honors capstone project. Fallon presented “Art & Seoul” July 24–27 at Mi&Gallery in the Jongno district of Seoul, located near Gyeongbokgung Palace. According to UCA…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Dr. John Hunt, professor of biology, director of premedical studies and assistant dean of science for the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has co-authored a new book, “Mammals of the Southwestern United States: Biology of Native and Some Extirpated, Extinct, and Introduced Species,”…
By Maylon T. Rice – Special to the Saline River Chronicle It’s sad, today but almost a lost art. Homemade Christmas goodies – candy, fudge, cookies, and savory snacks being on display in offices, stores, work areas, and all were made by a legion of great cooks, bakers. These tasty holiday treats were given as…
The findings from the University of Arkansas’ new Arkansas Health Survey are significantly higher than previous statewide estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – In Arkansas, nearly one in three people, or 30.8%, suffer from clinically significant depressive symptoms, according to results from the new Arkansas Health Survey. That rate of…
Dec. 18, 2025, marks the 185th anniversary of Bradley County’s establishment, a moment that came when Arkansas was still a young state and south Arkansas remained largely frontier, shaped as much by policy and promise as by wilderness. When Bradley County was created on Dec. 18, 1840, the land was dense with pine and hardwood…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As Arkansans gather for holiday celebrations, state and local law enforcement officers are stepping up patrols to keep impaired drivers off the road. From December 12, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Arkansas Highway Safety Office and Arkansas law enforcement…
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a list and is advising consumers to check it twice before whipping up any cheesy dishes this holiday season. Several shredded cheese products from Great Lakes Cheese Co. were recently recalled for potentially containing metal fragments.…
The new comprehensive Arkansas Health Survey is housed at the University of Arkansas. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas already has one of the highest obesity rates in the nation, and now, results from the new Arkansas Health Survey, housed at the University of Arkansas, show that obesity across the state is particularly concentrated in rural areas. Among…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas is prepared for the winter season ahead and encourages customers to prepare as well. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s climate forecast, while some northern areas may see cooler, wetter conditions, the South will likely trend warmer and drier. Regardless of the intensity of the season, we…
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — As temperatures drop and social calendars fill up during the holiday season, it’s important to protect your physical and mental health. To stay safe and healthy during the holidays, extension experts share tips for preventing illness and managing stress. “In order to fully…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Division of Music at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will host the annual Weevil Wonderland Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at UAM. The concert is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served in the Spencer Gallery, located…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — “The Journey,” a collaborative sculptural and mixed-media exhibition featuring work by artists Cindy Blair, Heather Gill and Tom Richard, professor of art at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), can be viewed in the Glassblock Gallery in the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at UAM through January 14, 2026.…
EL DORADO, November 5, 2025 — The Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) and the University of Central Arkansas Film Department are teaming up with the El Dorado Film Festival to present the Filmland: Arkansas Showcase on Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 6:00 pm at Stars Cinema 6, located at 2600 W Hillsboro St. in El Dorado. This…
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…