LITTLE ROCK — 2024 is gonna get loud. Entomologists say two broods of periodic cicadas will be making a rare simultaneous emergence this spring. The last time this happened in the U.S. was in 1803 and the next one won’t happen for another 221 years. Arkansas is home to brood XIX, a group whose adult…
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ARTx3 Campus to Host Auditions, Workshop in February for ‘Matilda The Musical’
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The theater program at the ARTx3 Campus is seeking performers ages 8 and older for its summer musical of 2024. Auditions for “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical” are set for Friday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, Feb. 25. To help prepare performers, the ARTx3 Campus is hosting a free audition workshop on…
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program announces 2024 Sandwiching in History tours
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) has announced the 2024 Sandwiching in History tour schedule, which highlights the following six historic sites across Arkansas: Since 1997, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has hosted tours of historic properties around our state. These are called “Sandwiching in History.†Tours generally last less than one…
Visitor from France finds 7.46-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
On Thursday, January 11, Julien Navas, of Paris, France, visited Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park for the first time. While there, he found a 7.46-carat diamond on the surface of the park’s 37.5-acre search area. Navas was visiting the U.S. to see the United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur Rocket launch in Cape Canaveral, Fla.…
Winter beauty covers Warren and Bradley County
The Bradley County Courthouse shown in all its splendor, towering over the surrounding City of Warren, on Monday following the winter storm which covered the region with sleet and snow. Photo by Paul Outlaw. For a complete list of Tuesday closures, click here.
Pastime: A recipe for snow ice cream, just in case…
There are few tasty delights of the often flaky and wet winter snow that can equal a good bowl full of snow ice cream. The approaching winter weather in Bradley County and along the red-brick streets of Warren call for such a concoction. If the younger generation doesn’t know – snow ice cream – has…
Birth Announcement: Waylyn Jolee Forrest
William and Christina Forrest announce the birth of their daughter, Waylyn Jolee Forrest, on January 8, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 and 1/4 inches long. Waylyn is welcomed home by her loving family and especially her big sister Vivian.
Backyard poultry coops prepped for cold still require good ventilation
LITTLE ROCK — Backyard chicken flock owners preparing for the wave of extreme cold need to be sure their coops are not only warm, but also well-ventilated, said extension poultry experts for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture On Wednesday, the National Weather Service at…
Cooperative Extension Service’s Grow Your Own Groceries series continues in 2024
LITTLE ROCK — For people interested in learning to grow healthy, nutritious food at home, the Cooperative Extension Service’s Grow Your Own Groceries webinar series offers monthly Zoom presentations on Arkansas-friendly crops for gardeners of all skill levels. Krista Quinn, Faulkner County agriculture agent for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said the…
Here’s how to stay warm while conserving energy usage this winter
Manage your electricity usage by implementing these energy efficiency practices Little Rock, Ark. – Winter has arrived here in the Natural State, kicking heaters and energy consumption into high gear. Entergy Arkansas wants customers to stay warm while managing their energy usage and costs, offering these helpful hints to make your home more energy efficient. Heating…
Arkansas Farm to School Institute accepting applications until March 1
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is accepting applications for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute (Institute) until March 1, 2024. The Department’s Farm to School and Early Childhood Education Program will select up to 15 schools to participate in the program for the 2024-2025 school year. The Institute is a year-long professional…
Remembering the 1949 Warren tornado 75 years later(video from 1949 included)
Seventy-five years ago, on January 3, 1949, the serene timber town of Warren found itself in the crosshairs of one of the deadliest storms in the state’s history. Originating ten miles north of Shreveport, Louisiana, this tornado left a trail of destruction, taking lives and reshaping the landscape of the once-peaceful community. The storm’s destructive…
Watch a clip of the 1964 Warren Lumberjack Football Team
The Warren Lumberjack History youtube page recently posted another clip from Lumberjack past. Check out this footage of the 1964 Warren Lumberjack Football Inter-squad Scrimmage. Notice anyone in the clips? Leave a comment.
Charles Portis: The enigmatic wordsmith of the South
In the quiet town of El Dorado, nestled in the heart of Union County, a literary giant was born on this day 90 years ago. Charles Portis, a name synonymous with literary brilliance and revered for his timeless masterpiece, “True Grit,” has left an indelible mark on the landscape of American literature. On his birthday,…
Nolan Richardson: A Trailblazer on and off the Court
Thursday is the birthday of a true Arkansas Basketball legend, Coach Nolan Richardson. Born on December 27, 1941, in El Paso, Texas, Richardson’s journey from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most revered figures in the world of basketball is nothing short of inspirational. Early Life: The Roots of a Trailblazer Nolan Richardson’s…
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Santa’s Favorite Treat: The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
‘Tis the season of joy, wonder, and the age-old tradition of leaving out cookies for Santa Claus. As you prepare to celebrate the magic of Christmas, why not elevate your cookie game and treat Santa to the ultimate indulgence? In this article, we present the recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies that will undoubtedly…
Arkansas Wildlife Federation inspires young artists to celebrate nature
The Arkansas Wildlife Federation (AWF) is thrilled to announce the launch of its tenth annual Wildlife of Arkansas Student Art Contest, a unique initiative that combines wildlife education with artistic expression. Over the past decade, this contest has successfully encouraged students in grades K-12 to explore and celebrate the diverse wildlife that Arkansas has to…
Pastime – Chex Mix to die for
Mighty Fine Fare Found From Warren’s Festive Holiday Chefs The post-Christmas dishes of candies, snacks and goodies have not yet gone away from my Pastime and memories of Warren. One, individual snack concoction I truly loved and could eat by the handful at any time of the day or night was “Chex Mix” made by Wickie…
Visitor finds 4.87-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – Jerry Evans, of Lepanto, visited Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro this spring, but only recently learned that he had discovered a 4.87-carat diamond. Evans visited the park for the first time this spring with his girlfriend. Within 10 minutes of entering the park, he picked up what he thought was…
As drought tightened cattle production, 2023 markets soared
LITTLE ROCK – Cattle market prices are as high as they’ve been in a decade. That’s good news for producers who have been able to maintain their herds in recent years, but a missed opportunity for those who weren’t. By Ryan McGeeney U of A System Division of Agriculture Throughout most of the year, both…