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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...
New pay to park rule at one apartment complex has residents frustrated
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)- Residents in one Frayser Apartment complex are having parking problems due to a new rule from their management. When you drive around the Bayou Square Apartments, you see many signs letting people know that if you have a visitor, they must pay to park. It’s a new rule that one resident is not too happy about.
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.
Man charged with first-degree murder for Little Rock homicide
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department has arrested a man for his involvement in the death of a woman over the weekend. According to reports, on Saturday night officers were called to a home on Adams Street about an "assist medical call." When they got there...
Bobby Petrino likes WRs Hogs have available in his return
FAYETTEVILLE — Bobby Petrino has returned to Arkansas to serve as offensive coordinator. When Petrino was the head coach for four years at Arkansas he had some very good wide receiver groups. He recently reflected on what made those receivers so good and if he feels he has good talent in this group.
Power outage can't stop Whitehaven football in Week 1 blowout of Central
Whitehaven football coach Rodney Saulsberry Sr. knew he needed a lights-out performance in the season opener, with his program coming off its first two-year playoff drought since 1989. Little did he know it would happen literally and figuratively. ...
Melrose football's Jamarion Morrow sidelined, but offense works out win over Memphis East
It wasn't flashy and didn't include the much-awaited debut of its star, but Melrose football started its new era exactly how it wanted with a 20-7 victory over rival Memphis East at Halle Stadium on Saturday. The game was the first for co-coaches Gerald and Jarrett Morrow, who are Melrose alums and twins. ...
How to watch College football week zero lineup, kickoff times
Today is the official start of the 2024-25 college football season! The Hogs don't play today, but a couple of games today can help you get the college football fix you've craved since January. The first game of the season is the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between No. 10...
Man hit by vehicle on Jackson Avenue in CCU at NMMC
According to a social media post this morning, the mother of the man hit while crossing West Jackson Avenue Saturday evening is in the CCU unit at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Sonia Lewis of Florence said her son Torrence, also of Florence, was struck by a minivan on Jackson Avenue near Dairy Queen. […] The post Man hit by vehicle on Jackson Avenue in CCU at NMMC appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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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