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…
When it comes to comfort food in South Arkansas, few dishes are as beloved as a pot of purple hull peas simmered to perfection. Served alongside cornbread and sliced tomatoes, they’ve been a favorite on local dinner tables for generations. Simple, hearty, and full of flavor, purple hull peas are often cooked with smoky meats…
WARREN, Ark. – A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the Pacific coast of Russia on July 29 sent seismic shockwaves across the globe—waves that were recorded as far away as Arkansas. While no damage or shaking was reported locally, sensitive seismic equipment across the state captured the unmistakable vibrations from the distant quake,…
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) has announced the opening dates for the County Courthouse Grant and Historic Preservation Grant application period. AHPP will begin accepting letters of intent for both grants on Sept. 15, 2025. Submission of applications begins Nov. 12, 2025. “Our County Courthouse and Historic Preservation Restoration…
Article submitted Arkansans are experiencing an increase in EBT theft. Scammers are accessing funds on EBT cards without the knowledge of the recipient and then immediately spending that money in states outside Arkansas. This leaves the most vulnerable of Arkansans without the funds they need to purchase groceries. How do scammers access EBT funds? Scammers…
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — At the upcoming Southern Chow-Chow workshop, hosted by the Cooperative Extension Service on Aug. 23, attendees will learn to combine green tomatoes, bell peppers and cabbage to make the classic relish recipe. The event is part of extension’s Preserving Arkansas summer series, which…
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Department of Parks Heritage and Tourism released the annual tourism economic impact report along with the inaugural release of outdoor recreation economy data. In 2024, Arkansas welcomed 52 million visitors—a 2.6% increase over 2023—reflecting strong growth in the state’s visitor economy. According to the economic impact study released by Tourism Economics,…
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — Sometimes all it takes is 10 minutes for a quick errand to turn into a dangerous day for a young child left in a car, said Brittney Schrick, extension family life specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Children, especially very young children, are in danger of…
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — After the devastating flash floods that swept Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend, Arkansas 4-H is stepping up to help their fellow Texas 4-H members and affected communities by hosting a gift card donation drive. “Texas has suffered immensely in the last…
By Mary HightowerU of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Beefsteaks. Bradley pinks. Cherokee purples. No matter what variety, all tomatoes have one thing in common: Don’t put them in the fridge. Tomatoes are among the most-eaten produce item, with per capita consumption in the United States estimated at 19.2 pounds in 2023, according…
In the summer heat of July 7, 1911, as Arkansas hummed with the rhythms of a new century, Thomas Harding was born into a family of builders. His father and grandfather helped shape the face of Little Rock through architecture—sketching lines, laying foundations, giving form to dreams. Yet Harding would leave behind no buildings. Instead,…
Today, we pause to wish all of our readers a safe and joyful Independence Day. As we celebrate the freedoms we hold dear, we’re taking the day to spend time with family and friends—and we hope you’ll do the same. Thank you for being a part of the Saline River News community. We’ll be back…
WARREN, Ark. – With temperatures climbing past 95°F in much of the state, the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is reminding gardeners that summer is officially here—and it’s a critical time for planting and planning in the garden. According to their July gardening update, hot weather can slow plant production, so proper crop selection and timing…
By Rob Reep, Saline River News Let’s start with the truth. The world’s always had its share of unkindness. Mean words. Petty arguments. People who whispered behind closed doors or judged others from across a room. That’s nothing new. But back then, there were limits. When I was growing up—before the internet, before social media—if…
LITTLE ROCK — The management of fish and wildlife habitat is typically viewed as being within the purview of scientists, but an exhibition opening Friday at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts demonstrates that artists also have played a significant role in advancing the conservation of natural resources. “The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability:…