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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.
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...
Arkansas Group Urges Governor to Address Gun Violence as Families Continue to Suffer
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An Arkansas advocacy group is calling on Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to take decisive action against gun violence, following months of inaction on their request to remove illegal guns from the streets. On May 10, members of the group Arkansas Stop The Violence delivered a...
Stephen Colbert spotted at Arkansas restaurant
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — A famous talk show host has been spotted recently in Arkansas. Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," was seen at Ermilio's Italian Home Cooking in Eureka Springs on Aug. 23. The staff took to Facebook to thank the star for the...
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...
Abundance of timber, slower housing market forecast keeps prices soft, cuts margins for loggers
MONTICELLO, Arkansas — A nearly twofold increase in standing timber in Arkansas, coupled with a decline in housing demand, is keeping prices soft and tightening margins for loggers, according to economists at the Arkansas Center for Forest Business. FreddieMac noted in its June outlook that the housing market slowed...
Arkansas to honor state gospel legends
The Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month Grand Finale 2024 Celebration will honor the contributions of Arkansas gospel legends. This black-tie affair will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Gaines Street Baptist Church in Little Rock. September is Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month and the honored Living Legends include...
Arkansas lawmakers approve ADE request to identify professional development providers
State lawmakers on Friday approved a request from the Arkansas Department of Education to seek proposals from vendors to provide professional development programs to school districts. State law requires $16.5 million be provided for professional development activities and the implementation of professional learning communities. Education department staff told the Arkansas Legislative Council Friday morning that […]
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