1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (146+ words) MARIANNA, Ark. " Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Harold Jones, the fourth generation owner of Jones Bar-B-Q Diner in Marianna, as the June Face of Arkansas. Individuals who are highlighted as part of the Faces of Arkansas series have…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (95+ words) Wynne Progress DES ARC, Ark. " Dondie's White River Princess in Des Arc has reopened after being closed for nearly eight months due to a fire. The kitchen and some of the restaurant itself was severely damaged by fire in mid-October…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (245+ words) DELIGHT, Ark. " The Arkansas Beef Council has announced that the winner of the 3rd annual Arkansas Best Burger Contest is the Wombat Burger from Eoff's Food Trailer in Delight, Ark. This statewide competition celebrates Arkansas restaurants and their commitment to using…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (766+ words) LITTLE ROCK " "Barbecue," as anyone in the South can tell you, is a loaded word." "It means different things to different people," said Janeal Yancey,"extension"animal science instructor for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. But, she said,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (131+ words) WYNNE " The Cross County 4-H recently toured the Matthews Ridgeview sweet potato farm facility in Wynne. The youth learned about the history of sweet potatoes and how they are grown and harvested. Co-owner Terris Matthews spoke to the youth prior…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (985+ words) LITTLE ROCK " As pools open and family and friends gather to light up the grill this Memorial Day, it's important to keep food safety top of mind to ensure a delicious and healthy holiday for all. "When planning a cookout,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1161+ words) FORREST CITY, Ark. " To combat food insecurity in St. Francis County, the Arkansas High Obesity Prevention Project is collaborating with the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas" Nourish Mobile Pantry to host monthly distributions of fresh produce to rural communities. " With…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (339+ words) Arkansas turkey hunters checked 13, 591 turkeys during this year's official turkey hunting season, which ended Sunday night. According to historical data, this is the highest spring turkey harvest since 2006. Although this is the highest harvest since 2006, Arkansas's record turkey harvest was…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (596+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. " The latest advancements in rice research, economics and technology are the focus of the 2026 Arkansas Rice Processing Program Industry Alliance Meeting next Tuesday, May 19, at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences. The Industry Alliance Meeting brings together…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (323+ words) Wynne Progress Governor Sanders proclaims May as Arkansas Beef Month, Dairy Month, Egg Month, and Strawberry Month LITTLE ROCK " Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently joined agriculture leaders and industry partners at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture's annual cookout proclaiming May…...