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UAMS Nuclear Pharmacy Program Has Strong National Presence
June 26, 2024 | One of the nation’s leading pharmacy schools, the UAMS College of Pharmacy excels in an area few others do: nuclear pharmacy. UAMS is one of only a handful of nuclear pharmacy programs in the United States that offers the full 200-hour Authorized Nuclear Pharmacy Certificate Program in this specialized field.
Double Your Dollars Program Returns to Northwest Arkansas Farmers Markets
June 26, 2024 | FAYETTEVILLE — Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SrFMNP), and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits can receive a dollar-for-dollar match on locally grown produce at select Northwest Arkansas farmers markets. This is the first year that the match program is available to WIC recipients.
Thousands without power across western Arkansas
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Thousands are without power on the morning of Wednesday, June 26, as heavy rainfall hit western Arkansas. Power Outage US reports over 9,000 people (as of 1:30 p.m.) without power in the following counties:. Washington 1,153. Johnson: 1,384. Crawford: 1,703. Sebastian: 868. OG&E is...
One month after deadly tornadoes in Northwest Arkansas
Memorial Day Weekend 2024 was spent as recovery and cleanup for thousands of Arkansans across the state from Benton to Marion County as 15 tornadoes destroyed homes, businesses and memories.
Wednesday, June 26: Thunderous change in the pattern, how long will it last?
Finally, a change in the pattern has arrived. A cold front pushed through creating early morning storms that left behind some minor tree and roof damage. Additionally, many spots also picked up a good 0.50″ to 1.00″ of rainfall. After the rain pushed out, we were left with calm skies and much cooler weather. Highs […]
Arkansas Master Gardeners of the Year announced at 2024 state conference
The Arkansas Master Gardeners — a group of volunteers committed to beautifying communities throughout the state — celebrated achievements and recognized award winners at its state conference in Hot Springs. The conference included education sessions, local garden tours, a garden market, speakers and more. "We are proud of...
Listen: Optimizing Blackberry Pest Management: The Impact of RCA Trellising and Spray Coverage
It's blackberry season in Arkansas, and the spotted-wing drosophila, an invasive fruit fly, has already been spotted in blackberry fields. This non-native species can cause significant problems for blackberry growers. New research is shedding light on a trellising system that could enhance pest management against spotted-wing drosophila. In this latest...
Arkansas Rice Processing Program Launches Terry Siebenmorgen Memorial Scholarship
Terry Siebenmorgen, known around the globe for his work in rice processing, is being honored by an endowed scholarship launched at the 30th annual Industry Alliance Meeting held by the program he founded in 1994. The U of A System Division of Agriculture Rice Processing Program hosted its meeting May...
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