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Little Rock, Ark.– It’s the most wonderful time of the year, filled with cozy gatherings, cherished traditions, and festive decorations. Whether you plan to set up a sparkling outdoor display or create a warm atmosphere indoors, Entergy Arkansas encourages customers to keep safety top of mind this holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection…

This is a time of the year for good, time-tested and tasty recipes. I know this is a column about Pastime memories, but these are some recipes that will fill that bill. So read on my friends. Each really good recipe is one that is passed down from grandparent to parents and parent to children.Somehow,…

The following is a press release from the University of Arkansas: FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with a third of Americans reporting they’ve experienced “serious loneliness” in recent years. Lonely people are twice as likely to become depressed, and loneliness is a key risk factor for self-harm and suicide,…

Today is National Espresso Day, a celebration of the bold, concentrated coffee drink that has become a global favorite. Whether you’re pulling a shot at home, enjoying a latte at your favorite coffee shop, or simply savoring the aroma, this is the day to appreciate espresso and its impact on coffee culture. A Morning Ritual Born…

Blytheville, Arkansas – The National Cold War Center in Blytheville, Arkansas, and the Woodrow Wilson Center, whose parent company is the Smithsonian Institution, have announced a partnership to help preserve the story and advance learning about the world’s most protracted and expensive war. The Wilson Center, based in Washington, D.C., and housing The Cold War…

The following is a press release from The Little Rock Zoo: LITTLE ROCK (October 28, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is sad to announce that Sophie the elephant has passed. She was placed to rest through humane euthanasia earlier this morning. The Zoo will be closed to guests today to perform a necropsy. The Zoo…

LITTLE ROCK — March may enjoy a reputation of entering like a lion, but it’s got nothing on the 2024 hurricane season. While Arkansas managed to avoid the direct impact of the hurricanes that brutalized much of the southeastern United States in September, growers in the state’s eastern counties certainly caught some of the storm…

The following is a press release from Entergy Arkansas: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The start of cooler temperatures outside makes fall-lovers eager for coats, sweaters and all the seasonal fun that begins in October. This time of year can also bring opportunities for customers to tackle home improvement or landscaping projects. As fun and gratifying as…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As trees begin changing colors this fall, a new generation of red oaks will be planted on 40 acres in eastern Arkansas, just a small part of a project that aims to re-establish 600 acres of hardwood forests in the state over the next three to five years. Over the next few…

WARREN, Ark. – While summer temperatures still linger in South Arkansas, October marks a critical time for gardeners to begin transitioning their gardens for the cooler months ahead. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension has released its October planting guide, specifically tailored for those looking to maximize their vegetable and flower…

The Arkansas Archeological Society is bringing archeology to the comfort of your own home with its new virtual speaker series titled “Archeology in Pajamas.” The 2024-2025 series will be entirely online, allowing attendees to explore cutting-edge archeological research from anywhere in the world, all without the need to leave the house. This free virtual lecture…

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – As October begins, Arkansas is gearing up for Farm to School Month, an initiative aimed at connecting schools, early childhood centers, and other organizations with local farms to ensure children have access to fresh, nutritious food. This effort is part of a broader national movement that seeks to create stronger ties…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Larry Purcell might be the most highly educated and scientifically cited bicycle mechanic in America. With certainty, the recently retired Distinguished Professor of crop physiology for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has the admiration of Southern soybean breeders. By John Lovett University of Arkansas System Division of AgricultureArkansas Agricultural…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Whether it’s a football field, a golf course, or a home lawn, a new multi-state study offers recommendations for keeping some varieties of turfgrass greener, longer. Researchers currently based in six states collaborated to identify three simple management tips to extend green color and reduce cold-weather injury in hybrid bermudagrass. Those recommendations include…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Riparian zones, the areas where forests and streams meet, are intimately connected. Yet a holistic understanding about these zones is lacking because such work requires a combination of aquatic and terrestrial sciences. That is soon to change with the help of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant led by scientists…

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Think you’ve got a green thumb? Know your way around the kitchen? Fancy yourself a quilter? The 85th annual Southeast Arkansas District Fair could be your time to shine. The  fair will open to the public at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Admission is free until 4 p.m.; there is…