by - January 21, 2020 3:43 pm
Rice could rebound in 2020
Row crop farming has been tumultuous during the last several years, but the state’s top export crop — rice — is expected to have strong acreage numbers during the coming…
Author: George Jared
by - January 21, 2020 12:32 pm
Kila Owens named President of St. Bernards Foundation
Kila Owens has been named President of St. Bernards Foundation. Owens, who has served as media relations manager for St. Bernards, brings 13 years of experience to the role. In…
by - January 20, 2020 4:14 pm
Pakko, Ward among featured speakers for ASU’s annual Agribusiness Conference
Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference, slated for Feb. 12, will provide information and agricultural policy education to farmers, agribusiness professionals, students and educators across the Mid-South. This year’s conference…
by - January 19, 2020 3:13 pm
Cooper, Sullivan engage in spirited debate at Political Animals meeting
State Sen. John Cooper, R-Jonesboro, and his GOP primary opponent, State Rep. Dan Sullivan, R-Jonesboro, began their Friday (Jan. 17) debate at the NEA Political Animals club meeting in Jonesboro…
by - January 16, 2020 8:10 am
New rice variety developed
Adverse weather conditions, especially rising temperatures, have had a significant impact on rice in recent years. Scientists have been working to develop different varieties of rice to tackle these conditions…
by - January 14, 2020 4:40 pm
Jonesboro receives grant to fight gang problem
The Jonesboro Police Department was awarded a federal Department of Justice grant of more than $90,000 to combat gang-related activity, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration informed the city…
by - January 14, 2020 2:21 pm
Suspect in Collins-Smith case charged with attempting to murder victim’s ex-husband and former judge
A woman charged with capital murder in the death of former State Sen. Linda Collins-Smith is facing new charges after she allegedly tried to hire inmates at the Jackson County…
by - January 13, 2020 5:50 pm
Boarding and securing ordinance to take effect in Jonesboro
The city of Jonesboro’s property boarding and securing ordinance became effective Jan. 2, but enforcement will not begin until April to allow owners and residents time to familiarize themselves with…
by - January 13, 2020 11:33 am
Soil and water conference slated for ASU
The 22nd annual Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference and Expo at Arkansas State University will explore the industry’s latest issues and trends in conservation. This year’s event will take…
by - January 12, 2020 6:56 pm
Hoxie schools to celebrate 65th anniversary of integration
The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, a division of the Arkansas Department of Education, will observe the 65th anniversary of the integration of the Hoxie School District in partnership…
by - January 10, 2020 6:41 pm
Elvis birthday week creates tourism boon in the Mid-South
Jerry Schilling got his Christmas bonus and he decided to use it to buy his boss a gift. Schilling, who spent many years in Hollywood as an actor and film…
by - January 9, 2020 6:14 pm
Walnut Ridge ranks first in affordability, according to online group
The city of Walnut Ridge in Lawrence is rated one of the most affordable and one of the safest places to live in Arkansas. The 2020 rankings from HomeSnacks.net show…
by - January 8, 2020 7:32 pm
Former KAIT general manager assumes SVP spot with station in New Orleans
Senior Vice President of local media at WVUE New Orleans Brad Streit will retire Feb. 12, 2020. General Manager Tim Ingram will be promoted to Senior Vice President of local…
by - January 8, 2020 11:55 am
Tri-State soybean forum held in Arkansas
About 200 farmers, consultants and other agriculture industry professionals attended the 64th annual Tri-State Soybean Forum last week, taking stock of both the good and bad in soybean production in…
by - January 8, 2020 9:05 am
Black River Technical College selects mascot
For the first time in its history, Black River Technical College has a mascot. On Monday (Jan.6), Hadley Rose, BRTC Student Government Association (SGA) president announced that BRTC will be…
by - January 7, 2020 4:27 pm
Hemp conference slated for February in North Little Rock
The Arkansas Farmer’s Industrial Hemp Conference, a two-day meeting designed to give farmers the pros and cons of adding industrial hemp to their crop rotation will be held Feb. 14…
by - January 7, 2020 2:46 pm
Davy Carter named as director at Federal Reserve Bank in Memphis
Former Arkansas Speaker of the House and current Regional President for Centennial Bank in Jonesboro Davy Carter has been selected to serve as a Federal Reserve Bank branch director in…
by - January 6, 2020 8:35 pm
Cotton crop better than expected
Cotton yields might not be as good as projected during the 2019 growing season, but Bill Robertson, extension cotton agronomist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, thinks…
by - January 3, 2020 5:43 pm
Regina Burkett leading Jonesboro’s community development; Veteran’s Village to be completed soon
When Regina Burkett was appointed in April as the director for community development for the city of Jonesboro, she brought a vast amount of experience with her. She’d worked in…
by - January 2, 2020 8:00 pm
Row crop harvest better than anticipated in 2019
The last two growing seasons have been some of the toughest in decades for Arkansas farmers, but a glimmer of hope met many as the harvest season rapidly came to…