Food insecurity rises in northeast Arkansas as costs climb
Story by DDNS reporter Benjamin McDowell Photo courtesy of the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas As grocery prices climb and paychecks fall short, more Northeast Arkansas families are waiting in food bank lines to make ends meet. Food insecurity is rising in northeast...
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...
Food insecurity remains challenge for Food Bank of NEA
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton JONESBORO – Following the government shutdown and with the holiday season approaching, food insecurity in Northeast Arkansas (NEA) remains a challenge for food banks. Arkansas faces the highest rate of food insecurity in the...