WARREN, Ark. — As grills and smokers fire up across the South this summer, one University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture expert says there’s an important distinction many people still debate: grilling and barbecue are not the same thing. “‘Barbecue,’ as anyone in the South can tell you, is a loaded word,” said Janeal Yancey,…
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s sixth annual Free Tree Fridays campaign successfully distributed 12,350 tree seedlings across the state during 30 events held each Friday from March 20 through April 24. A total of 3,200 Arkansans participated in the events, celebrating Arbor Day and the importance of trees in communities. Each…
Walton Family Foundation Investment Will Support Jefferson and Phillips County Families Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: Arkansas Imagination Library (ARIL) is expanding early literacy, parent engagement, and Pre-K literacy support in Jefferson and Phillips Counties through a new two-year initiative supported by the Walton Family Foundation. The two-year initiative will focus on increasing…
Welcome back to the third installment of the BCMC Public Health Series. I’m Dr. Bradley Biggers, and I am happy to continue this journey with you all toward better health and education. This week, we’re tackling one of the less glamorous — but most important — topics in medicine: colon cancer screening. Let’s be honest:…
By Rebekah Hall University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas drivers are paying higher gas costs at the pump, and a financial expert with the Cooperative Extension Service says some households may need to adjust their spending habits to accommodate increasing gas prices. According to AAA, the average price of regular unleaded gas in Arkansas was $4.076 per gallon as of May…
By Mary HightowerUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture JONESBORO, Ark. — Amid a few rounds of rain, corn and rice planting are nearly complete in Arkansas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. “Corn and rice are right at the finish line,” said Scott Stiles, extension program associate for economics. “There…
WARREN, Ark. — Extension Homemakers in Bradley County will celebrate their contributions and service to the community during May as Extension Homemakers Council Month in Arkansas. EHC is delivered through the Cooperative Extension Service, the outreach arm of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Bradley County EHC clubs are among 320 clubs statewide, with…
I’m Dr. Russell Gregory, a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician at the Bradley County Medical Center Rural Health Clinic in Warren. I’m a recent graduate of the UAMS Southwest Family Medicine Residency Program in Texarkana, Arkansas. A couple weeks ago, Dr. Bradley Biggers opened our Community Health Column with an important discussion about high blood pressure…
Early May marks one of the most important turning points of the gardening season in south Arkansas. With warm temperatures settling in and the threat of frost long gone, local gardeners are entering a narrow but productive window to get summer crops established before the region’s intense heat arrives. For those gardening in Zone 8a,…
There’s a certain kind of memory that doesn’t knock. It just walks in, sunburned, half-dry, smelling like chlorine and cheap sunscreen, and takes a seat like it owns the place. By Rob Reep Saline River News A year or so back, I wrote about the old Coke machines at Warren Junior High, the building that…
EL DORADO, Ark. — The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) has released its full schedule of 2026 summer camps, offering a wide range of creative programs for students throughout the summer in El Dorado. According to information provided by SAAC, the camps are designed to give participants opportunities to explore interests in visual art, theatre,…
The Nature Conservancy, with partners and private landowners celebrate restoring Shortleaf Pine Forests LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Over the past decade, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners have restored or enhanced more than 1.58 million acres of shortleaf pine forest in Arkansas, largely through prescribed fire, sustainable timber management and targeted tree planting. After decades…
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…
Welcome! I’m Dr. Bradley Biggers. My colleague, Dr. Russell Gregory, and I are starting a recurring health column to help answer common health questions and improve the health of our community. If you have topics you’d like to discuss, please message us on the BCMC Facebook page. We look forward to bringing you clear, up-to-date,…
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…