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The annual school board elections is May 13, and early voting begins this week. The Jasper School District, the Deer/Mt. Judea School District and the Ozark Mountain School District, all have …
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5/5/25
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The next application cycle for the Transportation-Related Research & Workforce Development Grant Program (TRRWDGP) is now open.
The funds available through this program can only be used for …
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5/5/25
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The Compton Volunteer Fire Department will be serving breakfast to the community in a fundraiser set for Saturday, May 17, from 6-11 a.m., at the Compton Community Building. The cost of the breakfast …
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5/5/25
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May marks the return of fishing derby season at the Compton Pond. Located behind the Compton Volunteer Fire Station, the pond has hosted a series of youth fishing derbies sponsored by several local …
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5/5/25
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The Newton County Cancer Support Group announces its annual spring fundraiser. It will be awarding a quilt again this year. The quilt will be on display at Anstaff Bank during April and May. This …
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5/5/25
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The Newton County Resource Council is making plans for its 2025 summer Camp for area youth. In a recent announcement the Resource Council reported, "We had a huge success last year with our camp of …
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5/5/25
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LITTLE ROCK — May marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in America. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National …
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From the ASP Highway Safety Office
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5/5/25
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HOUSTON — From among the thousands of students from more than 20 countries competing in the 2025 FIRST — For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology — Championship, …
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By REBEKAH HALL
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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5/3/25
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FAYETTEVILLE — A new economics study shows the potential for an ancient process to develop new domestic demand for rice and offset declining exports. That process is malting, which has been …
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By JOHN LOVETT
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
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5/3/25
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LITTLE ROCK — Producers of small ruminants can get certified in using the FAMACHA system — a tool for managing parasite control in goats and sheep — at a free training offered May 2 …
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By TRACY COURAGE
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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5/3/25
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FAYETTEVILLE — Compost is part of what Matthew Bertucci calls “the perfect circle for sustainability.” Bertucci, an assistant professor of sustainable fruit and vegetable production …
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By MARY HIGHTOWER
U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
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5/3/25
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LITTLE ROCK — Researchers with the Cooperative Extension Service are studying an emerging disease impacting strawberries in an increasing number of locations across Arkansas in recent months. …
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By RYAN MCGEENEY
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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5/3/25
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RISON — The metallic clang of hammers rang out at the Pioneer Village in Rison, where members of the Cleveland County 4-H Blacksmithing Club forged their own tent stakes from low-carbon steel. …
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By REBEKAH HALL
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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5/3/25
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FAYETTEVILLE — It’s BYOS — bring your own sheep — to a May 10-11 workshop that might just help grow Arkansas’ wool fiber market. Wool is experiencing a resurgence thanks …
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By JOHN LOVETT
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
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5/3/25
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued the following statement in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s emergency approval of the summer sale of E-15: “President …
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5/3/25
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Ozark Mountain High School will conduct its annual commencement exercises at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 4, at Pioneer Pavilion located on the North Arkansas College's South Campus in Harrison. This year's …
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5/2/25
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MURFREESBORO — David DeCook, a regular visitor to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park from Stewartville, MN, recently spotted a glimmering 3.81-carat brown diamond while visiting the …
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5/2/25
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LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a New York man who pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud and tax evasion: “On April 30, …
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5/2/25
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JONESBORO — On Thursday, May 1, special agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Jeffery Scott Ladyman, 42, of Jonesboro, on felony charges of …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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5/2/25
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