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Brinkley First Baptist Church launches weekly free community meal
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (190+ words) The Brinkley Table Free Community Meal began in February at First Baptist Church of Brinkley and is now served every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, located at 215 W. Elm St. Pastor John Graves said the goal of the new program…...
New Arkansas TV-produced 'Arkansas Taste Kitchen' debuts March 5
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (628+ words) CONWAY, Ark. " The all-new, Arkansas TV-produced healthy cooking show "Arkansas Taste Kitchen" will premiere on Arkansas TV Thursday, March 5. "Arkansas Taste Kitchen," hosted by beloved Arkansas personality Craig O'Neill, brings cooking at home to life with a local master chef…...
Arkansas County Extension Service offers Get Fit Group for adults
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (148+ words) The Arkansas County Extension Service is inviting adults to improve their health through its Get Fit Group. Arkansas County Extension Agent for 4-H and Family & Consumer Sciences, Alta Lockley, said the group meets in Stuttgart and DeWitt. "It is a…...
Berry Pre-Coon Supper Reception scheduled for January 10
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (409+ words) GILLETT, Ark. " The 14th annual Berry Pre-Coon Supper Reception will be held on Jan. 10, 2026, at the Berry Farm Shop in Gillett. "The Pre-Coon Supper represents decades of fellowship, public service, and commitment to the people of Arkansas. I'm proud to help…...
Red Cross offers steps to help you avoid a cooking fire on Thanksgiving
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (343+ words) LITTLE ROCK " Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone's home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all…...
Handle, store food safely this holiday season to avoid foodborne illness
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (770+ words) LITTLE ROCK " Festive food plays an important, joyful role during holiday gatherings. But the increased volume of food prepared during this season " along with bigger crowds gathered to enjoy it " can lead to a heightened risk of foodborne illness. Extension…...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Stuttgart to hold pancake fundraiser this Saturday
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (208+ words) The Emanuel Lutheran Church Brotherhood and Susanna Society Pancake Breakfast is this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at 209 S. Grand Ave. in Stuttgart. Gus Hensiek, president of the Emanuel Lutheran Church Brotherhood, said inside diners get to sip coffee, orange juice, or…...
Coinciding with the heart of harvest season, November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (470+ words) PINE BLUFF, Ark. " November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month. It coincides with the heart of harvest season and Thanksgiving, a food-centered holiday, said Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff…...
Celebrate National Whole Grains Month: A healthy choice for families and communities
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (657+ words) PINE BLUFF, Ark. " September is National Whole Grains Month, an opportunity to celebrate the health, cultural and economic benefits of whole grains, according to Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service and restaurant management at the University of…...
Test your campfire cooking skills at the 2025 World Champion Squirrel Cook Off Sept. 13
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (625+ words) The family-friendly, free event has found a fantastic home at the nature center, and this year's competition looks to be even better than last year's. Joe Wilson, who competes in and organizes a variety of cooking contests, is the brains…...