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The California-to-Arkansas farmer pipeline
This story was originally published by Ambrook Research. The thick, squelching mud means there’s no outrunning the mosquitoes, which pierce any bit of skin left un-doused by bug repellant. Still, the discomfort of slogging through flooded Arkansas rice fields in the sticky month of June is offset by visions of abundance. A few glistening inches of water lie across several paddies on Hallie Shoffner’s 2,000-acre seed farm, Delta Harvest, from which thousands of bright green stalks of specialty rice protrude. An assistant stands on a metal levee bridge perched above the wet, taking measurements — part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture partnership pilot to determine how much methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide these fields are generating. When the pilot wraps up at the end of next year, Shoffner will share the results, for free, with any producer who’s interested.
Stakeholders weigh in on Arkansas water plan update
Last week, a coalition of water, agriculture and environmental experts and PR actioners filled the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences located in the agriculture park of the the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The annual Agriculture, Forests and Water Conference is hosted by the University of Arkansas Water Resources...
Arkansas Board of Corrections eyes new public information officer
The seven members of the Arkansas Board of Corrections met Monday morning for a special-called meeting to discuss applicants for a new public information officer. Following an hour-long private conversation during executive session, members voted to form a committee that would whittle down the applicant pool from 26 to five for the board to interview […] The post Arkansas Board of Corrections eyes new public information officer appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
EPA provides $100 million grant to Arkansas three-district coalition, more than $45 million to central Arkansas
A coalition representing roughly half of the Arkansas population has received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to improve the Natural State’s sustainability.
MPD investigates 2 separate shootings nearly 1 mile apart in Orange Mound
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police are investigating two separate early morning shootings in Orange Mound. The first shooting happened at the Pendleton Place Apartments near the intersection of Lamar Avenue and Pendleton Street just after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. Details are limited, but we reached out to the police to...
Memphis putting gun control measures up to city voters
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis City Council approved a referendum Tuesday to ask voters whether they would support regulations on firearms in the city. The slate of questions will appear on ballots for the Nov. 5 election. All council members present Tuesday voted in favor on the ordinance’s third and final reading. Those questions ask voters […]
Body found inside burned vehicle at police impound lot
UPDATE, July 24: Memphis Police responded to this news with a statement. During the night of the incident July 20, responders could not clearly see charred remains inside the burned vehicle. On the morning of July 22, an MPD officer examined the burned vehicle closer. At that time, the charred remains of a body were […]
Mississippi State’s Rendon promoted to brigadier general in Mississippi National Guard this Thursday
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State alumnus Andrew Rendon, the university’s executive director for Veterans and Military Affairs, is being promoted from colonel to brigadier general in the Mississippi National Guard this Thursday, July 25. The promotion ceremony for the Guard’s commander of the 66th Troop Command is set for 1...
Inmate dies while in custody at 201 Poplar, sheriff's office says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An inmate died while in-custody at 201 Poplar's main jail on Monday, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said. The inmate was identified as 49-year-old Jerome Mimes, according to the sheriff's office. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the in-custody death. According to the sheriff's office,...
The 901’s Good News Round Up: July 23rd Edition
Welcome to your source for the uplifting stories that make Memphis shine! From innovative community projects to heartwarming tales of local heroes, there is so much good happening in the city of Memphis, TN. Take a moment to dive into the news that uplifts and unites, proving there’s plenty to cheer about in the 901!
Man dead after Whitehaven shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man lost his life after getting shot in Whitehaven Tuesday afternoon, the Memphis Police said. At 1:18 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at Auburn Rd. and Blanchard Rd. An adult male victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. Police say there is no suspect information at this time, but this […]
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