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DA releases 2022 versions of weed, pest and disease management guides

January 26, 2022

The most widely used publications from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have been updated for 2022 with the latest research-based recommendations for managing pests, weeds and diseases in row crop agriculture, as well as fruit, vegetable and garden production.

January 26, 2022

Have-A-Heart Well, we have had our first snow. I hope your pets are managing the cold well.

January 26, 2022

Mountain Home- Baxter Regional Medical Center welcomes Courtney Cavender, APRN, to our medical staff and Baxter Regional Health System Hometown Clinic at Mountain View. Courtney is a board-certified nurse practitioner with eight years of nursing experience and has joined the practice of Eric Spann, MD, and Candi Caldwell, APRN.

January 26, 2022

Nucor Steel and Nucor Yamato Steel, the two divisions of the largest steel products manufacturer and recyclers in the U.S. are expanding their Blytheville facility entry level production Job Pool and will be accepting applications on Monday, January 31, 2022, for entry-level production positions that offer an average compensation of $80,000 annually. The registration period begins January 31, 2022, at 7:30 a.m., and will end once a set number of applicants have expressed interest.

January 26, 2022

Fayetteville, Ark. — Bayley Halbert, APRN, is now providing care for patients in the Washington Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Halbert earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas. She has more than four years’ experience as neonatal nurse practitioner and five years as a NICU nurse. Halbert most recently worked as nurse manager of the Washington Regional NICU.

January 26, 2022

Another very important person in my life and the life of many others has passed away and went to his heavenly home. I remember growing up and listening to his music and then times when some of his songs were not my favorite, but the ones that were, hold very special memories for me.

January 26, 2022

Fayetteville- Christopher Johnson, APRN, recently joined the Washington Regional Hospitalists group, where he evaluates and treats hospitalized patients. Johnson earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from State University of New York at Delhi. He has more than nine years’ experience as a registered nurse and most recently worked as an RN in the critical care unit at Washington Regional.

January 26, 2022

Lonoke, Arkansas- During a tour of the Remington ammunition factory, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded the success of the company’s Lonoke facility and its investment in the community.

January 26, 2022

Limited outdoor growing space or cold winters may have you missing fresh homegrown vegetables. Make this the winter you try growing a few vegetables in a sunny window or under artificial lights.

January 26, 2022

Little Rock- The Arkansas Highway Commission and the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) are urging a unified effort between citizens and workers to increase work zone safety following two ARDOT employee deaths in work zones in a matter of weeks.

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DA releases 2022 versions of weed, pest and disease management guides

Pets are great companions

BRHS Welcomes New Provider Courtney Cavender, APRN

Well-paying steel job coming to Northeast Arkansas

Bayley Halbert, APRN, Now Providing Care in Washington Regional’s NICU

Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday) Dead at age 74

Christopher Johnson, APRN Joins Washington Regional Hospitalists

Boozman Applauds Remington’s Commitment to Arkansas Economic Development and Recreation

Grow a Few Vegetables Indoors this Winter

ARDOT Urge Arkansans to Slow Down, Help Prevent Work Zone Deaths