2+ hour, 52+ min ago  (173+ words) Hotter temperatures, longer days, and water play are all wonderful things during summertime, but they can also add safety challenges. Here are a few things to keep in mind this summer: The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's mission is…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (199+ words) BRINKLEY " The Brinkley School District is providing free meals to eligible children through its Summer Meal Program. The program, which began June 15 and continues through Monday, June 22, is available to children 18 years old and younger who are participating in the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1212+ words) LITTLE ROCK " As summer temperatures begin to climb in Arkansas, it's critical to prevent the risk of heat illness by wearing appropriate clothing, staying hydrated and taking frequent breaks to cool down. Bryce Daniels, extension assistant professor and state extension…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (415+ words) The Stuttgart City Council voted to return to last year's pool schedule for the 2026 season during its regular meeting on Tuesday at City Hall. During the May 19 meeting, the council appeared to approve closing the John Cain Aquatic Center on…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (132+ words) EASTERN ARKANSAS " Law enforcement officials throughout eastern Arkansas are warning of what they call the "100 Deadliest Days" for teenage drivers. They say the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day see an increased number of automobile accidents, particularly those involving…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (770+ words) LITTLE ROCK " "Barbecue," as anyone in the South can tell you, is a loaded word." "It means different things to different people," said Janeal Yancey,"extension"animal science instructor for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. But, she said,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (989+ words) LITTLE ROCK " As pools open and family and friends gather to light up the grill this Memorial Day, it's important to keep food safety top of mind to ensure a delicious and healthy holiday for all. "When planning a cookout,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (265+ words) Jeremy Risley, the AGFC's Black Bass Program coordinator, is an avid angler who's spent many hours at the boat ramp waiting in line for folks to launch during busy weekends. "Being a good steward starts before you launch the boat,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (368+ words) Destination Transformation will host the first annual Dumas Memorial Day Weekend Music and Cultural Festival on May 22 and 23 at the Dumas Community Center and Dumas Memorial Park. The two-day festival will feature live music, a nonprofit showcase, food competitions, cultural…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (211+ words) MONTICELLO, Ark. " UAM'Kids'University'will be held at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) from July 6 through July 9, 2026.' The summer enrichment program carries out a mission of serving capable and motivated students who are entering 1st through 6th grades in the fall. The…...