Arkansas turfgrass scientists test more wetting agents to control ‘localized dry spot’

Arkansas turfgrass scientists test more wetting agents to control ‘localized dry spot’

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Many golf course managers in Arkansas have putting greens that suffer from a problem called “localized dry spot,” patches of dying or dead grass. Turfgrass scientists with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are narrowing in on how best to deal with it.  Their work could also help homeowners, lawn care professionals and…

Four Razorbacks earn Preseason Coaches All-SEC recognition

Four Razorbacks earn Preseason Coaches All-SEC recognition

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – First-team honorees Jalen Catalon, Bumper Pool and Ricky Stromberg headline four Razorback standouts who earned 2022 Preseason Coaches All-SEC distinction on Tuesday. Redshirt junior Brady Latham was selected to the third-team offense. Catalon adds to an extensive list of preseason honors after garnering All-American recognition from the AP, The Athletic, Athlon, CBS…

Arkansas Snakes program coming to the Warren Library in September

Arkansas Snakes program coming to the Warren Library in September

Laura Rogers with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission is set to present a program titled Arkansas Snakes at the Warren Branch Library, Tuesday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m. Kids & families, join the Library for an educational and fun session about Arkansas snakes. “Ms. Laura Rogers from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission will teach…

Arkansas Basketball pulls away for a 99-86 win in Barcelona

Arkansas Basketball pulls away for a 99-86 win in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain – Arkansas was down early before out-scoring Catalan Elite 29-19 in the second quarter en route to a 99-86 victory Thursday in game two of the Razorbacks’ Foreign Tour. Arkansas was led by Kamani Johnson’s double-double (10 points and 12 rebounds) while Nick Smith Jr., and Davonte Davis each scored a game-high 17 points.…

Man wanted for murder in Phillips County surrenders to the Warren PD

Man wanted for murder in Phillips County surrenders to the Warren PD

According to KARK 4 News, Helena-West Helena Police Department officers responded to a shooting Monday, August 8, 2022 at 1205 Highway 49. Upon arriving on the scene, Demarcius Foreman, 43, was found lying down and not responding. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Sherman LeFree Gill, 42, was identified as a person of interest.…

Hog running back Johnson Lands on Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

Hog running back Johnson Lands on Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas running back Dominique Johnson has been named to the watch list for the Early Campbell Tyler Rose Award. The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity;…

School Safety Commission delivers report to Governor Hutchinson

School Safety Commission delivers report to Governor Hutchinson

The Governor is calling the General Assembly into an Extraordinary Session next week to address the use of surplus funds to provide tax relief and funding for school safety measures. The Arkansas School Safety Commission was reinstated in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Members of the original commission created in March 2018…

August is Catfish Month in Arkansas

August is Catfish Month in Arkansas

The catfish industry is the largest component of aquaculture in the United States and a significant industry in Arkansas.  In fact, Arkansas catfish farmers contributed $19.5 million to Arkansas’s agricultural economy in 2021. That’s up 17% from the previous year. The month of August has been proclaimed as Arkansas Catfish Month.  This designation recognizes the impact…

Little on Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List

Little on Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas kicker Cam Little is on the preseason watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, which is presented to the player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement. Little enjoyed a stellar freshman campaign, earning Freshman All-America honors from the FWAA, Pro Football Focus and The Athletic while also…

Arkansas Department of Agriculture increases wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties

Arkansas Department of Agriculture increases wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties

LITTLE ROCK, AR – With hot, dry conditions throughout the state, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division has increased the wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties over the past two weeks. Twelve counties in Northwest Arkansas were raised to the “high” risk level, and the remaining counties were rated as being at…

Razorback greats named to 2022 UA Sports Hall of Honor Class

Razorback greats named to 2022 UA Sports Hall of Honor Class

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Seven former University of Arkansas student-athletes, a legendary coach and a trailblazing administrator have been selected as members of the 2022 class of the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor. Joe Adams (football), Bill Bakewell (baseball), Coach Gary Blair (women’s basketball), Ruth Cohoon (women’s athletics), Ray Doakes (men’s track and field),…

Jefferson, Catalon & Pool headed to SEC Media Days

Jefferson, Catalon & Pool headed to SEC Media Days

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Quarterback KJ Jefferson, defensive back Jalen Catalon and linebacker Bumper Pool will represent Arkansas alongside head football coach Sam Pittman at SEC Media Days on Wednesday, July 20, in Atlanta. The Razorbacks will begin their rotation at 9 a.m. ET inside the College Football Hall of Fame and The Omni Atlanta Hotel…

Pastime: Mary Lou Martin to be inducted into Arkansas Choral Hall of Fame

Pastime: Mary Lou Martin to be inducted into Arkansas Choral Hall of Fame

NORTH LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Choral Directors Association (ArkCDA) Hall of Fame induction will be Wednesday, July 13, at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock. The late Mary Lou Martin, former ArkCDA member, will be one of nine inductees in the Hall of Fame, according to Terri Whitworth of the ArkCDA. Mrs.…