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ECIS promises time, water savings for cascade rice irrigation
Gravity is a wonderful thing, especially when it helps rice farmers flood their fields using conventional levee systems, a practice also known as cascade irrigation. Although farmers and researchers have developed new water-saving techniques for irrigating rice, conventional levee-gate systems remain the preferred irrigation practice for many Midsouth rice producers.
Glazier Publishes Book on Little Rock Congregations Research – UA Little Rock
Dr. Rebecca Glazier Publishes Groundbreaking Book on Little Rock Congregations Research. Professor Dr. Rebecca Glazier of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has made a significant contribution to the field of community engagement and faith-based research with the publication of her new book. The book delves into the extensive research conducted by Glazier and her team through the Little Rock Congregations Study, a project that began in 2012.
Freshman commit Gabe Fraser announces plans to attend Arkansas
Arkansas freshman commit Gabe Fraser will attend school to play for the baseball program, he announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night. Fraser was named the Trinity League's Co-MVP while helping lead Orange Lutheran High School (Calif.) to a state title. He was rated the No. 36 overall prospect and the No. 6 shortstop in California by Perfect Game. Fraser committed to the Hogs on Oct. 24, 2022, as a junior.
Arkansas basketball offers top 2025 in-state prospect Isaiah Sealy
John Calipari and Arkansas basketball sent out another scholarship offer in the 2025 recruiting class on Monday evening. Isaiah Sealy, the top-rated player in the state, shared the news of the offer to his X (formerly Twitter) account after a short conversation with Calipari. The Springdale native is currently rated...
Farmington teen gets perfect score on ACT exam
A Farmington High School student has earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT.
A-State issues statement over rumor about assassination attempt post
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State University issued a statement after it received several calls and comments about an online rumor regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. On Monday, July 15, the university released the following with no other explanation. “A-State has been mistakenly associated with...
Baxter County Strong! Tornado fundraiser raises over $70,000 for local victims
The recent fundraiser for Baxter County tornado victims has shattered expectations, raising over $70,000, Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams said on Monday. “We’re going to actually bust, as of today, we’re going to break the $70,000 barrier,” Adams said. “That’s a great day.”. The fundraiser,...
Update: Suspect identified following police standoff
BROOKLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - Police have identified the suspect in custody following a Tuesday morning standoff that shut down Highway 49 B. According to Brookland Police Chief Jon Moore, Kendrick Anderson was wanted on a misdemeanor for fleeing with their agency. Chief Moore said they initially ran his name and...
A Home-run Homecoming: Peyton Holt’s Return To Clarksville
Athletes supporting local communities is a great thing to see. And if they are from the area? That makes it mean so much more. Peyton Holt was an outfielder and second baseman for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, who is looking to go pro following his senior season this year.
NWA nonprofit launches community bail fund project
The Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition (AJRC) has launched the NWA Hummingbird Project, a revolving community bail fund designed to address issues surrounding poverty and pretrial detention in Arkansas.
Razorback Day 2 MLB Draft Recap
Hogs end 2024 season with six slot value draft picks
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