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Rice Field Day boasts attendance over 350
More than 350 people attended the 2024 Rice Field Day at the Rice Research and Extension Center on Aug. 1 to hear research updates on rice breeding, precision agriculture and weed control. Arkansas remains the nation's top rice producer, with more than 1.4 million acres of rice this year. The...
Stuttgart School Board recognizes AP achievements, approves budget amendments, and new hires at August meeting
The Stuttgart School Board celebrated the accomplishments of Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers at the regular board meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 13. District AP Coordinator Shawna Wilson presented the school board with data from the recent AP tests. Wilson reported that the high school had 31 qualifying scores, meaning the students received a score of 3 or 4 on the exam. The school administered 183 exams in May.
Cousins Maine Lobster is Back in Little Rock & We’re All Stoked!
The Cousins Maine Lobster food truck is making its rounds once again, and lucky for us who live in central Arkansas, we get two days of delicious seafood!. Nationally known for its delicious lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, lobster bisque and so much more, the food truck will be open at Stone’s Throw Brewing from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 and from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott praises Biden-Harris plan to distribute $2B to black farmers
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has praised a decision by the Biden-Harris Administration that will see $2 billion in funding distributed to thousands of Black farmers across the nation in direct payments. The plan will see over 43,000 farmers who have faced discrimination from...
Texarkana Arkansas School District to implement phone-free environment
TEXARKANA, Ark. - Following the school board's approval, the Texarkana Arkansas School District will offer a cell phone and device-free learning environment on its middle school and high school campuses. This implementation will also use the Yondr pouch, in which the students place their phones in a pack at the...
Single family neighborhood expanding in east Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 14, 2024 – A preliminary subdivision approval request for a new single-family housing development on 29.4 acres located at the intersection of Pacific Road and Dr. MLK Jr. Drive went before the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission last month. The proposal outlines...
Anthony Switzer realizing dream playing for home state Razorbacks
Arkansas redshirt senior Anthony Switzer is living out his dream of playing for the Razorbacks after transferring in during the spring cycle from Utah State. The Marion (Ark.) native was originally recruited to play the Hog (nickel) position but has spent the first 13 days of fall camp lined up everywhere from Hog (nickel) to inside linebacker to safety.
DeWitt’s Meet the Dragons Fall Fish Fry and Silent Auction returns this Friday
DeWitt’s Meet the Dragons Fall Fish Fry and Silent Auction is happening this Friday, Aug. 16, at the Arkansas County Fairgrounds. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club member Heath Whitmore said this is a longstanding event that now celebrates all student-athletes participating in sports this fall. “Meet the Dragons has been...
AAA: Crude oil costs drive up Arkansas gas prices
(The Center Square) - Gas prices increased in Arkansas this week as crude oil prices rebounded, AAA said Thursday. The average cost of gas statewide rose six cents from last week to $3.13 a gallon, AAA said. That average is still 36 cents less per gallon than this day last year and remains below the national average. Arkansas has the eighth-lowest gas price average in the country, according to AAA. ...
Two Arkansas Women Startled by Encounter with Mountain Lions
Two Arkansas women were hiking at an Arkansas State Park at Hawksbill Crag at Whitaker Point in Newton County late Monday evening when they encountered two mountain lions. The women had hiked to one of Arkansas' most photographed mountain bluffs in the state Hawksbill Crag at Whitaker Point hoping to get a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower but instead got a glimpse of two mountain lions too close for comfort.
Two big events set for bowhunters before opening day
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas deer season officially kicks off this year with the new early buck archery hunt scheduled for Sept. 7-9, and that has many bowhunters chomping at the bit to get in the woods. If you’re looking for an early taste of the season to come, The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, and many of their partners in conservation have two opportunities to get excited to climb into a tree with a stick and string.
Friday, August 16 Forecast: More storms before a long mild, quiet stretch
Last night’s round of storms produced hail, some wind, and a lot of rain. Reports from Wright, Texas and Howell Counties were especially impressive with reports of 5″. This of course led to some flooding and quick rises on rivers in the area (something to thing about if you plan on floating this weekend). More […]
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