WARREN, Ark. – The new and improved Saline River News website, accessible at salinerivernews.com, has officially launched, bringing several exciting updates to its readers. While many of the changes have already been visible over the past few weeks, the team is still completing a few finishing touches. The revamped site offers a fresh look and…
JONESBORO, Ark. — The nation’s cotton industry is holding its collective breath as the Sept. 30 contract negotiations deadline creeps closer to keep East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports open. “U.S. cotton growers are very much dependent on a fully functioning export market,” said Scott Stiles, an extension economics program associate for the University of…
The deadline to register for the upcoming November General Election is quickly approaching. If you haven’t registered yet, you have until Monday, October 7, to submit your voter registration form. The General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election will take place on November 5. Early voting will kick off on October 21, with polls open from…
The following article is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: A Little Rock man will be charged with First-Degree Murder and Felony Fleeing in the death of a 27-year-old Maumelle man following a wrong-way collision on Interstate 430 near Colonel Glenn Road early this morning. Anthony B. Smith, 24, of Little Rock was…
LITTLE ROCK — “It’s going to be a long fall.” That’s how Cross County Extension Staff Chair Jenna Martin described the agricultural aftermath of Tropical Storm Francine. The storm hit Arkansas last Wednesday, dropping up to 9 inches of rain and crop-damaging gusts of up to 35 miles per hour. Sarah Cato ANR Communications Specialist U…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – An applied research facility centered on Arkansas timber and wood products that will offer University of Arkansas students hands-on experience with innovative design and construction materials is another step closer to becoming reality. The Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation marked a milestone in the construction process on Tuesday, Sept.…
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’ future jack o’ lanterns are facing a scare of their own, with the early arrival of melonworms that can cause significant yield loss for growers. Melonworm is a pest of cucurbit crops — a family that includes cucumbers and watermelons — that feeds on plant foliage and fruit, usually etching pumpkin rinds…
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing several arrests in central Arkansas as a result of coordinated operations between his office, local and federal law enforcement agencies, and private-industry partners: “Over the past month, coordinated ‘blitzes’ have resulted in 17 arrests in North Little Rock, Little Rock, and Conway of individuals…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Expanding economic opportunity across Arkansas is part of the land-grant mission of the University of Arkansas. This year, the U of A’s economic impact grew to $3 billion, reaching every corner of the state. The university fuels Arkansas’ economy through workforce development, applied research and innovation, student expenditures, visitor spending, construction and…
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts Talent Identification Program has expanded to include Arkansas students from the sixth, seventh and eighth grades in its second year. ASMSA-TIP provides gifted students, parents and educators with resources and guidance that are tailored to support a child’s educational, social and emotional development.…
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – As the state-mandated deadline for immunizations quickly approaches, parents and guardians across South Arkansas are urged to ensure their children are up-to-date on required vaccinations. According to Arkansas state law, all students must receive their necessary immunizations by September 25, 2024, or they risk being sent home from school until they…
MAGNOLIA, AR (09/06/2024) The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled session on Thursday, September 5, on the SAU-Magnolia campus. Board chair, Laura Winning, opened the meeting with greetings and the approval of the minutes from the last meeting. Excitement over the start of the academic year, significant campus improvements…
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University fall enrollment soared 12% over last year to an all-time record of 16,687 students, Chancellor Todd Shields announced today. A-State broke last fall’s record enrollment of 14,903 as more high school students chose A-State to pursue a college degree, with a 14.5% increase in first-year, on-campus students. Transfers of traditional…
JONESBORO, Ark. — Barges plying the shrinking lower Mississippi River have to reduce their draft, meaning operators will have to cut the amount of cargo their boats carry to meet the latest restrictions. “The gauge at Memphis dropped to the low water threshold of minus 5 feet on Aug. 30,” said Scott Stiles, extension economics program associate for…
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – The Arkansas Archaeological Society (AAS) has announced Abigail Kingrey as the 2024 recipient of the Hester Davis Annual Meeting Scholarship. Abigail, a resident of Pocahontas, Arkansas, is pursuing an online degree from Colorado State University with a focus on archaeology. Kingrey, who graduated from high school in 2021, shared her passion for…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the fourth-consecutive year, the University of Arkansas has set an overall enrollment record with 33,610 students beginning the fall semester. The new record, which includes undergraduate, graduate and law students, includes an increase of more than 1,500 students. The 11th day census “snapshot,” required by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, indicates that…
The following is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — To enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety on Arkansas roadways, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is launching a new campaign called “Extreme Safety.” Running from Sept. 3rd to the 16th, this initiative aims to address the pressing concerns surrounding…
WARREN, Ark. – Despite recent rainfall in portions of South Arkansas, burn bans remain in effect across several counties, with officials urging residents to exercise caution. As of Monday afternoon, September 2, 2024, Jefferson, Lincoln, Chicot, Bradley, Ouachita, and Union Counties are all still under burn bans. These measures are in place to reduce the…
The following is a press release from the AEDC: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 27, 2024) – The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) announced today the development of 75Strong, a new statewide program designed to train economic developers and community leaders on entrepreneurship and small business development and to provide direct technical support for small businesses throughout…
The following is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: DUMAS, Ark. — Della Marshall, 39, was charged with First-Degree Murder in the weekend death of a Dumas man. The Dumas Police Department (DPD) asked the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate the homicide that occurred in Dumas on Saturday,…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — A nearly twofold increase in standing timber in Arkansas, coupled with a decline in housing demand, is keeping prices soft and tightening margins for loggers, according to economists at the Arkansas Center for Forest Business. By Mary Hightower U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture FreddieMac noted in its June outlook that the housing…
