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LITTLE ROCK — Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer and the season of barbecues, camp-outs and family gatherings. And it’s all fun — until the potato salad goes bad. Whatever is on your family’s summer agenda, don’t let food be the spoiler. “The big issues in the summer are your usual suspects…

EL DORADO, Ark. – The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) in El Dorado has unveiled its highly anticipated lineup of theatrical productions for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, promising a blend of classic charm and futuristic appeal that is set to captivate audiences of all ages. At a glittering event titled “A Season of Mistakes and…

On May 2, 1866 William Shields Goodwin, a future member of the U.S. House of Representative was born in Warren. His journey from the humble beginnings of Bradley County to the halls of power in Washington, D.C., is a testament to his determination and unwavering commitment to public service. Goodwin’s early years were marked by…

Sounding The CALL for National Foster Care Awareness Month LITTLE ROCK – Each May, since 1988, National Foster Care Month has raised awareness for millions of Americans across the country. Today, National Foster Care Month continues to broaden awareness, uniting individuals and organizations through strong support and recruitment programs nationwide. This month, The CALL will…

LITTLE ROCK — As the largest volunteer organization in the state, the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council and its nearly 3,000 members are dedicated to improving their communities and their quality of life. To recognize the organization’s achievements and contributions to the state, celebrate May as Extension Homemakers Month in Arkansas. The Arkansas Extension Homemakers program…

Last Friday, one of the best “retail campaigners” of the last century, David Hampton Pryor, at age 89, entered into eternal rest. He was, without a doubt, one of the most effective, beloved and hardest working one-on-one elected officials who ever shook a hand in our midst. It always made me smile to hear him…

The American Pickers are excited to return to Arkansas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansans eager for strawberry season have good news: the wait is over. This year, strawberries arrived one to two weeks earlier than usual, with the peak season anticipated for late April or early May. “A typical peak is closer to Mother’s Day, but this year, we’ll peak earlier,” said Amanda McWhirt,…

Little Rock, Ark. – Spring is here and with warmer temperatures on the way, this is the prime season to start home improvement and landscaping projects. April is National Safe Digging Month and Entergy Arkansas is reminding you to call 811 before digging into your list of spring projects. National Safe Digging Month serves as a…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 11, 2024) – April is Move More Month, which makes it a great time to get moving as a family. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that kids stay active throughout the day and that older kids get an hour of more vigorous physical activity daily. Exercising as a family is a…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food will hold a short course on small-scale farming May 3-4. The CAFF Small Farm Short Course titled “Grow Your Farm” provides an intensive two-day workshop with a deep dive into bed building, equipment and transplanting. “We’ll also cover the basics of record keeping, profitability, branding…

On March 28, 1975, Warren, Arkansas, experienced a devastating F4 tornado that left a lasting impact on the community, claiming lives, destroying homes, and reshaping the landscape. As we mark the 49th anniversary of this tragic event, we reflect on the resilience of the people of Warren and the strength of a community that rose…

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) are pleased to announce that applications for the Foresters for the Future scholarship are now being accepted. The scholarship will provide $4,000 per semester, for four years, to an incoming freshman pursuing a forestry degree at…

Colorectal cancer stands as one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, the stark reality is that it doesn’t have to be. The month of March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.   In 2021, our General Assembly took a significant step forward in the fight against colorectal cancer by passing Act…

WASHINGTON – Legislation backed by Senate Recycling Caucus co-chair Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that would improve our nation’s recycling and composting systems unanimously passed the Senate last week. Boozman, along with Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE) and Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), have been leading proponents of the pair of legislative initiatives to enhance recycling…

By: Dr. Jerry Webb, retired UAM Professor of Physics A few years ago a senior physics major came to me and wanted a project. I said why don’t we measure the solar constant? He asked me jokingly, “What’s that?” The solar constant is the amount of energy the earth receives from the sun per unit…

New book by John C. Davis chronicles the recent rise of the GOP in Arkansas This was a column, written by Maylon Rice, for the Washington County Enterprise-Leader in Farmington and Prairie Grove, published on March 6, 2024. It also appeared in the Siloam Springs Herald-Leader and the Bella Vista Voice, all newspapers in NWA,…

March 7 holds a special significance in the annals of conservation history. On this day in 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt penned a proclamation that echoed through time, creating what we now know as the Ozark National Forest. This act of preservation marked a pivotal moment in Arkansas’s conservation past, laying the groundwork for the protection…

LITTL ROCK – The Year of the Dragon is upon us, and the Little Rock Zoo is ready to celebrate!  The Dragon Kingdom Exhibition kicks off during Spring Break at the Zoo, March 16-24, and continues through Sept. 28. The exhibition includes life-size, animatronic models ranging from 10 to 40 feet. Of course, dragons are mythical creatures, but their real-life distant cousins,…