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LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: In July, Arkansas Imagination Library and local program partners in all 75 counties will celebrate a statewide milestone: More than five million Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books have been mailed to the homes of Arkansas children, ages 0 to 5. Charlotte R. Parham, Ed.D., Executive Director of Arkansas Imagination Library, stated, “We are…

WARREN, Ark. – As the Fourth of July is here, the City of Warren is reminding all residents to prioritize safety while celebrating Independence Day. In light of the festive activities, the city has issued a reminder about the regulations regarding fireworks within city limits. Fireworks will be permitted until midnight on July 5th, allowing…

On July 3, 1918, a four-year-old boy named Alan Ladd accidentally set fire to a shabby apartment building in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Little did anyone know that this child, who had found a box of matches to play with, would one day rise from the ashes of poverty to become one of Hollywood’s most iconic…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 20, 2024) – Staying hydrated is essential to maintaining health, especially during summer months. Aside from preventing dehydration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that water helps your body maintain normal temperature, facilitate joint movement and protection, protect sensitive tissues like your spinal cord and remove waste through sweat,…

The following is a press release from the U of A System Division of Agriculture: WARREN, Ark. — People are sometimes willing to pay a little more for quality, and that was certainly true at the 68th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, where a 20-pound box of the celebrated fruit sold for $2,050 — as…

Nutritious food can help address obesity, diabetes, and heart disease and pave the way for a healthy life – but one in four children in Arkansas faces food insecurity. Top photo: Leia O’Fallon, APRN Women’s Health and Jane Pelkki, ​MPH, RD, LD Registered Dietitian Today, Mainline Health Systems, Inc., a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in…

Doug Thornton, the owner of Redneck Gourmet and well-known in the community for his tasty concoctions, prepares a Dutch Oven dinner for the Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal at First Methodist Church. Doug recently gained further acclaim by winning in the premier first annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Pie Contest.

As June 19 arrives, communities across South Arkansas are gearing up to celebrate Juneteenth, a significant day in American history marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This day holds deep cultural and historical significance, resonating with themes of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward equality. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom…

Little Rock, Ark. – Signs of summer are already here, and temperatures are starting to climb. After experiencing record breaking heat indexes in 2023, Entergy Arkansas is providing tips on how to prepare your home for the high-heat and manage your bill this summer with our newly launched Bill Toolkit site. Heating and cooling costs make up…

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — Jackie Lee, director of the Fruit Research Station, names each blackberry season as if they were hurricanes. She dubbed the 2024 season “early bird.” “I have never seen such a synchronous bloom in blackberries, and just so much, and so early,” Lee said to about 90 registered guests at the annual Blackberry…

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, together with the six Arkansas Feeding America Food Banks – Arkansas Foodbank, Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Harvest Regional Food Bank, Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, and River Valley Regional Food Bank – are concerned by the findings of the latest Map the Meal…

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed June 9-15 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week to highlight the important benefits that farmers markets provide to Arkansas’s agricultural producers, consumers, and communities. View the proclamation at agriculture.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024-Farmers-Market-Week.pdf. “Farmers markets play an important role in connecting producers to consumers while developing local food systems and…

On June 6, 1944, the world witnessed one of the most significant military operations in history: D-Day. This monumental day marked the beginning of the end of World War II, as Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Among the brave soldiers who stormed those beaches were men from Arkansas,…

(LITTLE ROCK) –  Several Arkansas properties have recently been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “The National Register of Historic Places is a popular project of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program,” said Arkansas Heritage Director Marty Ryall. “Properties listed on it stand out for their historical, cultural and architectural significance. “The National Register…

BENTON, Ark. — Monarch butterflies are flitting their way around Arkansas and now is a good time to make these highly recognizable, but vulnerable, pollinators feel at home. “The first batch of monarch caterpillars has emerged here at the Saline County Extension Office which is one of my favorite times of year,” said Nicole Nichols,…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 1, 2024) — Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It also costs families, friends, and caregivers worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud. “Medicare fraud has a…

FARMINGTON – Erin Ashcraft, a muralist and artist who grew up in Monticello, recently completed a new colorful and naturalistic mural in the Farmington City Library’s Jane Vest Children’s Library here. Ashcraft of Rogers, has finished her four-week commissioned work, a virtual mural over all the interior walls of the Jane Vest Children’s Library, transforming…

In the lush rolling hills of Southeast Arkansas, the muscadine grape stands out as a native fruit that signals the arrival of late spring and early summer. Revered for its robust flavor and nutritional benefits, the muscadine is more than just a fruit; it is a cherished part of Southern heritage and cuisine. A Brief…

On May 28, 1957, the American film industry saw the release of “A Face in the Crowd,” a drama that would not only mark the debut of several soon-to-be major Hollywood stars but also put the small town of Piggott, Arkansas, on the map. Directed by Elia Kazan and based on Budd Schulberg’s short story…

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May each year, is a day of remembrance and honor for the men and women who have died in military service to the United States. This solemn holiday, steeped in history and tradition, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless brave soldiers to…