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CDC reports two cases of West Nile virus in Arkansas this year
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Center for Disease Prevention Control (CDC) confirmed that Arkansas has had two reported cases of the West Nile virus in 2024. The West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can be potentially serious. Symptoms can include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash, however, 8 in 10 people do not develop them.
KASU News: Arkansas Ballot Draws, State ID Changes, and Bluegrass Monday
Today's headlines from KASU News for Monday, August 26, 2024, cover recent ballot draws in Arkansas counties determining candidate order for the upcoming elections, legislative updates on state ID and voter registration rules, and a performance at KASU's Bluegrass Monday. Other stories include the Arkansas Supreme Court ruling on an abortion rights measure, a shooting incident at a county official's home, a former governor's commentary on national politics, a significant legal case involving Memphis police officers, Trex Company's new production plans in Little Rock, and the expansion of the Little Rock Animal Village.
State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — This week, the House and Senate Education Committee convened to continue important work on the Educational Adequacy Study, a crucial study aimed at ensuring that every student in Arkansas has access to a high-quality education. One area of focus has been teacher recruitment and retention — an essential component in providing a stable and effective learning environment for our students.
Arkansas pharmacies dealing with nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs
ARKANSAS, USA — Pharmacies in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley continue to feel the effects of a nationwide shortage of the drugs used to treat ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The shortage has been ongoing since 2022. The need for the medications is top of mind for some...
Abundance of timber, slower housing market forecast keeps prices soft, cuts margins for loggers
MONTICELLO, Ark. — 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...
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 the state’s vintners handling this beloved and somewhat quirky and cantankerous grape. Renee Threlfall, associate professor of ecology and viticulture for the University of Arkansas System Division...
Arkansas initiative advances organic farming, diversity
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — 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...
Hurricane Debby leads to blood emergency across the country
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) The American Red Cross announced on Monday, August 26, 2024, that since Hurricane Debby made landfall at the beginning of the month, many blood drives were cancelled and have lead to a shortage in the blood supply across the country. According to the Red Cross, "In Missouri,...
Tigers eager to finally kick off new season
MEMPHIS – It’s been eight months since the Memphis Tigers beat Iowa State in last year’s Autozone Liberty Bowl. Eight months. But the wait is finally over as it is finally game week again for Memphis. The Tigers gearing up to open things up against North Alabama Saturday night at a new look Simmons Bank […]
Memphis-area law enforcement agencies hosting car safety day
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. - The Collierville Police Department is partnering with other law enforcement agencies around the Memphis and Mid-South area for a day focused on car safety. Collierville PD, along with the Germantown and Bartlett police departments, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office will be...
Memphis mayor meets with local religious leaders to discuss city’s future
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Mayor Paul Young and the city’s Director of Community Affairs Reginald Boyce met with local faith leaders Monday for the “Own Your Own Block” faith-based gathering initiative. The event was held at the Cannon Center in Downtown Memphis. Organizers say the goal...
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