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…
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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…
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…
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Egg prices are heading upward from their February dip, but consumers should get used to a price rollercoaster, said Jada Thompson, poultry agricultural economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. In February, prices declined to their lowest levels since 2023. “Since then, they’re back up, likely due to Easter demand,” Thompson said on…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is celebrating Arbor Day by launching its sixth annual “Free Tree Fridays” campaign, a statewide effort to encourage tree planting. Free bare root seedlings will be available to Arkansans every Friday from March 20 through April 24 at locations across the state. “Free Tree Fridays embody…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The public will have an opportunity to learn about recent archaeological work at one of Arkansas’ most significant prehistoric sites during a free lecture later this month at the University of Memphis. Dr. Paige Ford, an archaeologist with the Arkansas Archeological Survey stationed at Plum Bayou Mounds Archaeological State Park in Arkansas,…
The EPA award will examine how adding biochar to poultry litter can limit runoff of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to improve water quality. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Environmental Protection Agency awarded almost $1.9 million to Shannon Speir, an assistant professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences at the University of Arkansas, to study how…
By Rebekah HallUniversity of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Whether touring local meat processing facilities, attending livestock sales, foraging for edible plants or sharpening their culinary skills, Arkansas youth will have the chance to engage in hands-on learning this spring break. Seven Cooperative Extension Service county offices will offer a variety of…
WARREN, Ark. — Residents across Arkansas and the rest of the United States will need to adjust their clocks this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, clocks will move forward one hour to 3 a.m., meaning most people will lose one hour of sleep but…
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Plaintiffs that asked for protections for the monarch butterfly more than a decade ago have sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, saying the agency missed the deadline to issue a rule protecting the insect. The lawsuit was filed Feb. 12 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by the Center for Biological Diversity and the Center for Food Safety. It also…