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New World Screwworm arrives in the U.S.
The New World Screwworm has arrived in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of the lethal…
Author: George Jared
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Lakeport Plantation Museum to host ‘The Mississippi River in American Memory’ event
The Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM), located in Lake Village, is hosting its first Mississippi River symposium this fall. The event, “The Mississippi in American Memory,” will be held on Oct….
by - June 4, 2026 10:44 am
A-State vet school opens Large Animal Ambulatory Service
With the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) opening this fall, the new college at Arkansas State University is getting a head start on being part of the community. The CVM…
by - June 3, 2026 8:12 pm
ASU System Board of Trustees approves $402.6 million budget for next year
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees on Wednesday (June 3) approved a combined $402.6 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2026-2027. Interim System President…
by - June 3, 2026 9:00 am
Research could help with state’s muscadine production
Genetics may help grape breeders determine what will be seedless and self-pollinating even years before vines bear fruit. The approach will save time and resources in the pursuit of creating…
by - June 2, 2026 3:11 pm
Jonesboro receives grant for bulletproof vests
The city of Jonesboro has been awarded a $42,358 grant through the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program granted by the U.S. Department of Justice. The funding will allow the…
by - June 1, 2026 5:57 pm
Delta Arts Festival slated for this weekend in Newport
The 17th Annual Delta Arts Festival will return to downtown Newport on Friday (June 5) and Saturday (June 6), bringing together one of the largest celebrations of art, music and…
by - June 1, 2026 9:00 am
Access, education part of improving maternal health in the Delta
The Arkansas Delta might be the “bread basket” for the state, meaning food is grown there at the highest rates in the country. But it also one of the most…
by - May 31, 2026 10:00 am
‘Covered Buttons’ tells a story of the push for better women’s health
Dr. Stephanie Saunders didn’t have a lot of access to books growing up in Salem, a small hamlet tucked in the Ozark’s foothills in Fulton County. She spent countless hours…
by - May 28, 2026 6:35 pm
A-State’s Dr. Andrew Fleming selected for Emerging Research Leaders program
Arkansas State University professor Dr. Andrew “Drew” Fleming was one of 12 selected statewide to receive the Emerging Research Leaders Program (ERL) grant. The grant is part of a new…
by - May 28, 2026 6:33 pm
Arkansas Development Finance Authority awards $13 million in tax credits
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) announced at its May board meeting the recipients of the 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for 2026, awarding $13.3 million in annual…
by - May 27, 2026 3:45 pm
Arkansas Beef Council distributes money for projects
The Arkansas Beef Council has distributed $132,000 in funding for research and promotion projects. The selected projects will support the growth and market development of Arkansas’ beef industry. “Investing Beef…
by - May 26, 2026 5:02 pm
Dr. Todd Shields named A-State System president
Dr. Todd Shields, the chancellor for the Arkansas State University Jonesboro campus was named the A-State System president on Tuesday (May 26). The A-State Board of Trustees selected Shields to…
by - May 26, 2026 3:37 pm
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine opens clinic in Little Rock
Lyon College has opened the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine Patient Care Clinic in Little Rock. “The opening of our patient care clinic represents an important step forward for…
by - May 21, 2026 5:02 pm
Northeast Arkansas under exceptional drought conditions
It might have rained in many parts of Arkansas in recent days but much of the state is under exceptional drought conditions, the highest designation by the U.S. drought monitor. Most of…
by - May 20, 2026 10:26 pm
A-State Chancellor Todd Shields named Rural Advocate of the Year
Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields has been named the 2026 Rural Advocate of the Year by the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. The honor was presented to Shields by…
by - May 20, 2026 10:11 pm
My Place Hotels opens in Jonesboro
My Place Hotels, a hospitality company based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has opened its second franchise in Arkansas and it’s located in Jonesboro. The 63-unit hotel was officially opened on…
by - May 19, 2026 6:34 pm
Arkansas remains top three cotton producer despite declining acres
Despite declining acres, Arkansas remains one of the top three cotton producing states and will continue that trend through 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics…
by - May 19, 2026 6:32 pm
A-State launches non-traditional student scholarship fund
Arkansas adults who have historically faced financial hardships in pursuing a college education or workforce training may be eligible for a new, privately funded Arkansas State University System Educational Scholarship…
by - May 18, 2026 2:27 pm
Rice plants and Venus flytraps have unexpectedly similar defense systems
A routine observation by a scientist may have led to a significant discovery about plant defense systems. Using a faint smell to lure caterpillars into a trap, rice plants kill…