LITTLE ROCK — More farmers seem to be adopting cover crops and no-till, according to data from the 2022 Census of Agriculture, which was released in February 2024. more

LITTLE ROCK — In compliance with Executive Order 23-27 signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is updating the Arkansas Water Plan and developing the state’s first-ever statewide flood plan. more

LITTLE ROCK — Attorney General Tim Griffin has promoted Senior Assistant Attorney General Noah Watson to Deputy Attorney General for Opinions and FOIA. Watson takes over role from Ryan Owsley, who was promoted to Chief Deputy Attorney General after the unexpected passing of Chief Deputy Bob. R. Brooks, Jr. in February. more

LITTLE ROCK — The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB) has announced the kickoff of the 2024 Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup in Arkansas. Arkansans are invited to register and host their own cleanups from March 1 through May 31. more

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported 78 influenza-related deaths in the 2023-24 flu season, including 1 pediatric death. It also reports10 out of 13 for the influenza-like-illness. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $3.07 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 10 cents more compared to that day last week and is four cents more per gallon compared to that day last year. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday proposed a $6.3 billion budget for the coming year, with most of the increase in spending going toward a school voucher program. more

FAYETTEVILLE — If you own a small business, farm, or share beneficial ownership of an entity, you are likely subject to a new reporting requirement in 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act is directed at small businesses or entities who have beneficial owners, and failure to comply with reporting may result in criminal fines and penalties. more

PINE BLUFF — Applications are now being accepted for AgDiscovery, a residential career and science exploration program for teens, Dr. Christopher C. Mathis Jr., AgDiscovery program director, said. more

Dave Pratt, an authority on sustainable agriculture and profitable ranching, has been named the 2024 King Visiting Scholar by the Department of Animal Science in U of A's Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. more

RUSSELLVILLE — Arkansas Tech University benefactor Jimmy Ferguson will provide the spring 2024 ATU School of Business Distinguished Lecture Series address. more

Bradford pear trees have exploded in a flurry of white flowers this week. The pretty (and notoriously foul smelling) trees can be seen blooming along the highways, outside of businesses and in yards throughout the area this time of year. The appearance of their blooms is a sure sign of early spring in Arkansas. While the plentiful flowers are visually stunning, the trees are unwelcome in many ways. more

Daniel Caudle, 36, and Misty Berdine, 33, both of Omaha, pleaded guilty to Medicaid Fraud this week. Medicaid Fraud is a Class A misdemeanor. The pair were discovered claiming Medicaid payments for providing care to their son when he was not in their custody.  more

CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas conferred nearly 500 undergraduate and more than 180 graduate degrees and certificates through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Graduate School. more

BENTONVILLE — Walmart and VIZIO recently announced they have entered into an agreement for Walmart to acquire VIZIO for $11.50 per share in cash, equating to a fully diluted equity value of approximately $2.3 billion. more

FAYETTEVILLE — Chelsea Rush Thompson, APRN, recently joined Washington Regional Senior Health Clinic, part of the Pat Walker Center for Seniors, which provides primary care services for geriatric patients. more

Taylor Swift has not announced an endorsement in the 2024 presidential race, but the influential pop superstar is encouraging people to get out and vote. Swift reminded her vast army of followers … more

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Trillions of gallons are lost from aging drinking water systems across the U.S. after decades of deferred maintenance and disinvestment. Some communities struggle to provide safe and reliable … more

EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: NOT FOR BROADCAST, PUBLICATION OR USE ONLINE The Arkansas primary election is Tuesday, March 5. Poll close: 8:30 EST/ 7:30 CST First results expected: … more