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Education
2 months ago
College of Veterinary Medicine at A-State Receives Approval to Recruit First Class

It has received the necessary approval, which is a Letter of “Reasonable Assurance” from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Education. 

News
2 months ago
Much-Needed Rain Falls Across Northeast Arkansas

About three-quarters of an inch of rain had already been recorded by midday

Food
2 months ago
Arkansas Beef Council Launches 2026 Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest

Fans may submit one nomination per day per email address through April 30 at 11:59 p.m., giving burger lovers across the state the chance to rally behind their go‑to local spots.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Arkansas Department of Agriculture hosts 6th annual Free Tree Fridays in recognition of Arbor Day

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is celebrating Arbor Day by launching its sixth annual “Free Tree Fridays” campaign, a statewide effort to encourage tree planting.

rice
Agriculture
3 months ago
Rice to be topic during Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club meeting Tuesday

A representative from the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center will speak to the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club during its bi-weekly meeting this coming Tuesday.

headshot for Charles Kruse
Education
3 months ago
Arkansas State University announces Charles Kruse Scholarship in agriculture 

The scholarship was established to support students in the College of Agriculture (CoA) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and the core values of the Delta Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. 

Arts & Entertainment
3 months ago
Jason Aldean and Greenway announce Food Bank benefit concert in Forrest City

Greenway Equipment, in partnership with Jason Aldean and the University of Arkansas–East Arkansas Community College, announced Tuesday a food bank benefit concert scheduled for April.

Agriculture
3 months ago
Farm Credit Mid-America supports beyond the classroom student experiences at A-State

“We’re honored to invest in the future of agriculture by supporting ‘Beyond the Classroom Experiences’ at Arkansas State’s College of Agriculture,” said Mike Williams, regional vice president agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America.

aerial of Valley View expansion
Education
3 months ago
Valley View High School addition project faces setback over ‘non-compliant’ materials

Construction on the new addition has hit a stumbling block after the discovery of non-compliant materials installed on the project.

Agriculture
3 months ago
USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Arkansas impacted by winter storms

Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms.