An $8 million loan has been approved for the White River Regional Irrigation District in Prairie County to continue construction of the Grand Prairie Demonstration Project. The project is designed to provide surface water irrigation…
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ArkansasRadio.com Spotlights Van Buren County Farm Family at Fair
ArkansasRadio.com Radio Stations were live from the Van Buren County Fair in Clinton, highlighting the fair and one of Van Buren County’s outstanding farm families. Bob Connell broadcast live from the fairgrounds from 3 until…
2026 Cleburne County Fair Brings Rodeos, Livestock Shows And Family Events To Heber Springs
The 2026 Cleburne County Fair will bring 5 days of livestock competitions, agricultural exhibits, rodeo events and family activities to Heber Springs. The fair is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, through Saturday, September 12, at…
ARKANSAS WILDFIRE EMERGENCY: 72 Counties Under Burn Bans As 2 Counties Declare Local Drought Disasters
Burn bans now cover nearly the entire state as Arkansas experiences worsening drought conditions and a high statewide wildfire risk. As of Sunday, September 6, 2026, Independence and Izard counties had been declared local disaster…
Rice Family Gift Permanently Endows Chuck Wisdom Jr. Agricultural Heritage Scholarship at ASU-Beebe
Arkansas State University-Beebe has announced that a generous gift from the Rice family has permanently endowed the Chuck Wisdom Jr. Agricultural Heritage Scholarship, ensuring that Wisdom’s commitment to agriculture, education and student success will continue…
Boozman Deeply Disappointed as Democrats Block Farm Bill Advancement
U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas says he is deeply disappointed after Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee voted against advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026, commonly known as Farm Bill 2.0. Boozman, a Republican…
Celebrate National Watermelon Day by Supporting Cave City’s Local Growers
National Watermelon Day is being celebrated Monday, August 3, and Cave City residents and visitors are encouraged to mark the occasion by purchasing one of the community’s famous locally grown watermelons. As another successful watermelon…
Arkansas Summer Heat Brings Back Memories of Deadly 1980 Heat Wave and Historic Drought
Another stretch of dangerous summer heat across Arkansas is bringing back memories of 1980, when a deadly combination of triple-digit temperatures, drought, limited nighttime relief and fewer air-conditioned homes created one of the most punishing…
Johnson Brothers, 2026 Chamber Legacy Award Recipients, Honored for 50 Years of Serving Some of the Sweetest Watermelons in the World
For nearly half a century, Cave City has built a national reputation for producing some of the sweetest watermelons in the world, a tradition that will once again take center stage as the 46th Annual…
Cleburne County 4-H Kids Market Returns July 25, Showcasing Young Entrepreneurs at Spring Park Pavilion
The next generation of entrepreneurs will be in the spotlight as the Cleburne County 4-H Kids Market returns to Spring Park Pavilion on Saturday, July 25, giving local 4-H members the opportunity to showcase their…
