by - February 10, 2022 5:10 pm
No one knows exactly when the first African Americans arrived in what is modern-day Northeast Arkansas. The first reports are that a man named William Looney moved from his Tennessee…
by - February 9, 2022 1:36 pm
Prosecutor Keith Chrestman has filed a motion in Crittenden County Circuit Court asking a judge to not allow advanced DNA testing to move forward in the infamous West Memphis Three…
by - February 8, 2022 6:24 pm
Several years ago, a female scientist needed a specific type of MRI machine to further her research. There was only one in the state and she had no access to…
by - February 8, 2022 12:44 pm
U.S. agricultural commodity prices have been on the rebound, but at least one – rice – is still in a turbulent patch, USA Rice President and CEO Betsy Ward said…
by - February 7, 2022 7:03 pm
Dr. Tom Barber, an extension weed scientist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has been named as the Soybean Researcher of the Year from the Conservation Systems…
by - February 3, 2022 12:57 pm
A powerful winter storm swept through Northeast Arkansas early Thursday (Feb. 3) morning shutting down businesses, knocking out power to thousands, and creating treacherous driving conditions on virtually every road…
by - February 2, 2022 10:04 am
The construction sector was in a precarious position as 2022 arrived. There are a robust number of commercial, residential and government related projects to be completed. Supply chain issues have…
by - February 2, 2022 8:48 am
Arkansas fruit growers have been under siege due to turbulent weather during the last several years and that is showing no signs of letup as a major winter storm is…
by - February 1, 2022 2:52 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will distribute about $1 million towards a project to improve the health and wellness of the rural workforce in four Arkansas counties that currently…
by - January 31, 2022 8:33 am
When Arkansas State University changed its mascot from the Indians to the Red Wolves in 2008, the school became a part of an effort to save one of the most…
by - January 27, 2022 1:24 pm
Predicting how state, national, and international economies will perform in the coming years is a challenging task, Northern Trust vice president and senior economist Ryan Boyles said at the 2022…
by - January 25, 2022 2:21 pm
Jin-Woo Kim, a professor and researcher with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, has been inducted as a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his contributions to…
by - January 25, 2022 10:41 am
Damien Echols has filed a petition to compel the state of Arkansas to conduct advanced DNA testing on evidence in his case. Echols has asked for clothing, ligatures, and other…
by - January 24, 2022 4:38 pm
When State Sen. Jim Hendren, I-Gravette, was first elected to the Arkansas House in 1994, he was one of a handful of Republicans in the legislative body that had been…
by - January 20, 2022 7:36 am
A rebounding economy has led one Northeast Arkansas employer to expand its workforce. Tenaris has announced plans to hire 250 more workers at its welded mill in Hickman. A timetable…
by - January 19, 2022 4:05 pm
Arkansas soybean farmers were set for a solid return year in 2021 after years of battling low prices, bad weather and problems connected with the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeremy Ross, extension…
by - January 18, 2022 10:45 am
After 25 years as an extension livestock specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Dr. Shane Gadberry has been appointed resident director of the Livestock and Forestry…
by - January 17, 2022 3:56 pm
A longtime state lawmaker from Northeast Arkansas has decided he will not seek another term in the State House of Representatives. State Rep. Joe Jett, R-Success, announced Monday (Jan. 17)…
by - January 17, 2022 2:17 pm
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) graduated 24 regional leaders from the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy. The 2021 DLI class marks the 16th year of DLI-trained regional leaders, composed…
by - January 16, 2022 9:38 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $50 million in 118 partnerships to expand access to conservation assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry. Several groups in Arkansas will benefit….
