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Arkansas initiative advances organic farming, diversity
With U.S. organic food sales topping $63 billion last year, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food wants to help Arkansas farmers grab a larger share of that market. Arkansas has 107 certified organic farms, most of which are poultry or egg operations, with 19 fruit or vegetable farms, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an increase from 82 organic farms in 2021, as reported in the latest USDA Certified Organic Survey. However, Luke Freeman, program associate for CAFF, says there’s still room for growth to meet consumer demand, especially in specialty crops.
Arkansas Advocate : Behavioral health funding will aid Arkansas groups, including Hope's Rainbow of Challenges
Six Arkansas organizations that focus on supporting people who have substance abuse disorders, mental illness or intellectual disabilities will receive a total of $15 million in grant funding for infrastructure improvements and developments. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office on Friday announced the grants via a press release. The Department of...
A-State Battles to a Draw Against Murray State, 0-0
JONESBORO, Ark. (8/25/24) – Despite multiple opportunities for both sides, Arkansas State women's soccer (2-0-1) and Murray State (1-2-1) were unable to find the net as the contest finished in a tie on Sunday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex. Damaris Deschaine picked up her third clean sheet of...
Meleek Thomas sets date for Arkansas visit
Meleek Thomas, a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 9 overall player in the 2025 class, has locked in an official visit date with the Arkansas Razorbacks, HawgSports has confirmed. Thomas will begin his visit to Fayetteville on Sept. 13 which is the same weekend the football team hosts UAB. He also announced he'll be visiting Alabama two weeks later on Sept. 27.
Bears Set for Home Opener agaisnt Oklahoma State
CONWAY, Ark. – The Central Arkansas women's soccer team will play its home opener on Sunday, hosting the Oklahoma State Cowgirls at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex. Kickoff against the Cowgirls is set for 1 p.m. The Bears (0-1) didn't get to play their regularly scheduled match...
Trojans show off new firepower during exhibition sweep of Ouachita
LITTLE ROCK — The Little Rock Volleyball team put on a show Friday during an exhibition match against Ouachita Baptist at the Jack Stephens Center, sweeping all four sets played while showing off much improved overall play to win by scores of 25-17, 25-22, 25-15, and 25-18. The Trojans will host their annual Alumni Match tomorrow afternoon at 2 pm before officially opening the 2024 season next weekend at the Lion Invitational, hosted by Texas A&M-Commerce.
Little Rock ARC's anchors to throw first pitch in Travelers showdown against Naturals
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — On Saturday, the Little Rock ARC anchors, Isley Gooden, and Kaelin Clay, will be at the Travelers game to throw the first pitch. The Travelers will be taking on theNorthwest Arkansas Naturals, with the first pitch being thrown just before 6 p.m. In anticipation of...
Suspect Ejected From Stolen Dodge Hellcat After Wild 160 MPH Police Chase
Arkansas police spotted an allegedly stolen Dodge and initiated a pursuit. The chase ended when the Charger reportedly crashed while traveling at 160 mph. The crash ejected the driver from the vehicle, but he miraculously survived. Stolen cars can be big business these days and Arkansas police received word to...
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