Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
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Jonesboro Library to Host Red Cross Blood Drive
Each donor will receive a $20 Amazon gift card via email.
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
Fall Scholarships Available for Single Parents in Craighead County
Applications accepted through Sept. 1; awards range from $400 to $1,600.
Valley View High School Construction Targets January Opening, Adds Band Facility
The construction of the 22,149 square-foot building was approved in January 2025 and has seen significant progress over the last year.
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
Duck Classic Returns for its 24th Year in December, Aims to Top a Record-Breaking Year
One of Northeast Arkansas’s largest traditions is gearing up for its 24th year as the annual Duck Classic prepares to return this December.
Fall Festivals and Halloween Events in Northeast Arkansas 2026 Guide
We’ve compiled a list of all kinds of fall festivals and Halloween happenings across NEA this season.
Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Houses in Northeast Arkansas
Need to know where to grab the perfect pumpkins and experience the best haunted frights?