Mental Health Struggles on the Rise for Farmers
Story by DDNS Reporter Kinley Rainwater Jonathan Bobbitt (left) and Ryan Bane (right) stand near field at Apex Ag Solutions. Photo courtesy of DDNS reporter Kinley Rainwater. For farmers, the stress of running a farm can extend far beyond long hours and unpredictable...
Earth Day: A great time to review the natural state’s environmental practices, policies
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton April 16, 2026 From city-wide cleanups to research demonstrations, several organizations are gearing up to host events for Earth Day in Arkansas. Earth Day, held on April 22 every year since 1970, is a global event observed to...
Nettleton School Board discuss educational rice program, effective AI usage
Photos and Story from DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton March 18, 2026 Bar graph depicts U.S. rice production (red) and harvested area (green) from the years 1985 to 2024. Rice production increased by nearly 1 million acres between 2023 and 2024. Courtesy of the United...