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LISTEN: Better Rice: Boosting Food Security, Profits Without Increasing Yield
Arkansas could produce an estimated 1 million to 3.5 million more servings of rice per year. That's according to recent research analyzing rice quality in the state. In this episode of Food, Farms and Forests, Lanier Nalley, interim department head and professor in the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Department, explains his research on the impacts of improving rice milling quality.
Federal judge temporarily blocks ‘wet signature’ rule for Arkansas voters
John Paul Hammerschmidt Federal Building in Fayetteville. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) This story was updated at 10:35 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2024 to include comments from Get Loud Arkansas. A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the implementation of a new rule barring the use of electronic signatures on Arkansas voter...
Arkansas Goodwill Stores Eliminating the Plastic Bag in September
Have you heard beginning September 3, 2024, if you shop at any Goodwill store in Arkansas don't expect to get a plastic bag for your goods and products?. The non-profit organization is taking steps to help reduce waste for a greener future, according to CEO Brian Marsh and Goodwill Industries of Arkansas.
Lawsuit filed over Arkansas Republican officials blocking effort to close state GOP primary
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an effort to make Arkansas’ GOP primaries open only to registered Republicans have filed a lawsuit over state party officials blocking that proposal. The lawsuit filed in federal court on Monday stems from delegates at the state Republican Party convention voting to allow only registered GOP voters to […]
Concerns rise over potential Medicaid cutbacks in upcoming legislative session
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families released a new policy brief today highlighting the importance of affordable healthcare to Arkansas' workforce as Labor Day approaches. The organization held a press conference at noon alongside the Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas Education Association. Speaking...
Baptist Health Hospitals earn national recognition for stroke and heart care
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Eight Baptist Health hospitals across the state earned American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines® (GWTG) Stroke, Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease Quality Achievement Awards for ensuring their patients receive the most appropriate and timely treatment in the event of a heart attack, heart failure or stroke.
Real Deals: Farmington townhomes change hands for $5 million
Farmington Hills LLC, led by Jian Fei Lin of Lowell, recently picked up 15 two-unit townhomes on North Fox Hunter Street in Farmington for $5.78 million. The purchase price equals $192,807 per unit. The seller was Farmington-based Lots 102 Holdings LLC, which comprises Melissa Sims and two trusts: the Sims...
Weekend Flyer: Shawn James, PETT, A Raisin in the Sun, and more
It’s Labor Day weekend, and you know what that means, don’t you? It means you might have the day off on Monday. Congrats. Local classic rockers The Hard Tops will kick off the weekend with a happy hour show at George’s Majestic Lounge. Later on, former Fayettevillian Shawn James is back in town for a Friday night show. On Saturday, Hopout DIY and KXUA have teamed up for a back-to-school show featuring PETT, Resting and Suzi Trash.
The Newton House Museum prepares for a new project
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — The Newton House Museum has been cleaned up by the master gardeners. They are preparing for a new project that is set to happen within the next few months. KTVE/KARD spoke with museum curator Darrin Riley for more insight on the partnership and what we can expect in the future. The master gardeners […]
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