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Gov. Sanders approves $5 M in state funding for Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (485+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. " Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced new state support for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation on June 19, when the Arkansas Legislative Council approved $5 million from the Restricted Reserve for…...
Free literacy workshop in Stuttgart to help families support young readers
22+ hour, 2+ min ago (263+ words) Families looking for ways to help young readers build confidence and strengthen literacy skills will have an opportunity to learn practical strategies during a free Community Literacy Workshop at the Stuttgart Public Library. Hosted by ARKids Read, the workshop is…...
History Minute: Thomas Jefferson, Pt. 1
21+ hour, 19+ min ago (273+ words) By Dr. Ken Bridges Editor's note: This is part of a series on some of America's Founding Fathers in honor of the United States Semiquincentennial. Part two on Thomas Jefferson will be published tomorrow. In 1757, his father died. He inherited…...
FSA county committee nominations open through Aug. 3
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (92+ words) Stuttgart Daily Leader EASTERN ARKANSAS " Farmers have until Aug. 3 to nominate candidates for Farm Service Agency county committees. The committees play an important role in the local administration of federal farm programs, providing grassroots input on agricultural issues and helping…...
Jefferson Regional welcomes gastroenterologist
21+ hour, 10+ min ago (142+ words) Stuttgart Daily Leader Jefferson Regional welcomes gastroenterologist PINE BLUFF, Ark. " Jefferson Regional is proud to welcome back Dr. Meer Akbar Ali, who has rejoined the physician group and is now seeing patients at Jefferson Regional GI Associates. Dr. Ali received…...
Coach Cal to be inducted into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
21+ hour, 18+ min ago (239+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. "Razorback basketball coach John Calipari, who was head coach of the Memphis Tigers from 2000-09, will headline the 2026 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class. Calipari will be inducted alongside Chelsea Bramlett (softball), Stubby Clapp (baseball), Phil Chamberlain (tennis), Stephen…...
Rice supply concerns could impact Producers Rice Mill operations
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (106+ words) Stuttgart Daily Leader EASTERN ARKANSAS " Following recent closures by Riceland Foods, Producers Rice Mill could also temporarily pause operations at some of its rice drying facilities, according to the USA Rice Federation. In an interview with Rice Farming Magazine, USA…...
Extension Service releases July planting guide
21+ hour, 14+ min ago (107+ words) Stuttgart Daily Leader Extension Service releases July planting guide LITTLE ROCK " The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service said that while the month of July is here, it's not too late to get something out of your garden this year....
Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program adds nearly 300, 000 'Lunkerlings' to AGFC bass stockings
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (408+ words) The final step of the Arkansas Legacy Lunker program's first year is in the books, and roughly 295, 000 fingerlings spawned from donated 10-pound-or-better largemouth bass have been stocked in lakes throughout Arkansas. According to Jason Miller, assistant chief of the fisheries…...
Acreage report shows Arkansas rice acres sinking to lowest level in half-century
21+ hour, 22+ min ago (1169+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. "Arkansas rice acres shifted to other crops, leaving the nation's No. 1 grower with the fewest rice acres in 50 years, according to the Acreage Report from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Tuesday's report differs from the Prospective Plantings report issued…...