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UAM’s Ferrer in panel at fan meet
Arturo Quintero Ferrer, assistant professor of biology at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, participated in an educators' panel at the 2024 San Diego Comic Convention (Comic-Con International) at the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con International is an annual multicultural event representing artists from around the world, with attendance exceeding...
Rice center hosts first field day
The new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg welcomed more than 250 attendees to its inaugural rice field day to hear region-specific updates from researchers and extension specialists. Arkansas is the nation's top rice producer, with the top four rice producing counties in the state located in the...
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.
PBS documentary delves into love story of Julie Andrews and Oklahoma filmmaker Blake Edwards
Even more than a dozen years after his death, Blake Edwards remains an influential Hollywood icon, revered for directing movies like "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Days of Wine and Roses" and the "Pink Panther" comedies. Born in Tulsa and raised primarily in Los Angeles, Edwards, who died in 2010 at age 88, was married...
Clinton man arrested in decades-old murder case
Authorities have arrested a Van Buren County man in connection with the 1980 murder of a Washington woman following a renewed investigation into the decades-old case. According to a release, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, deputies and investigators from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, along with members of the 20th Judicial District Drug Task Force, assisted detectives from the Kent Police Department in apprehending Kenneth Kundert, 65, a resident of Clinton, Ark.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Muscadines repeat with top wine in state competition
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Muscadines again rose to the top in the Arkansas Quality Wine competition, a testament to the skills of state’s vintners handling this beloved and somewhat quirky and cantankerous grape. Renee Threlfall, associate professor-enology and viticulture for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, founded...
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