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Three Buffalo High School seniors will be taking their talents to the next level after signing with colleges on Wednesday.

As many families resume in-person gatherings this holiday season, its important to follow health guidelines that keep everyone safe from covid-19, the flu and other respiratory diseases.

No matter the score, football season brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy tailgating and outdoor fun with family and friends. To make the most of game day, be sure to follow food safety guidelines by keeping and cooking meat at the proper temperatures.

For as long as theres been a public school system in the United States, the return to class after summer vacation inevitably brings with it three unpleasantries: the cough, the sniffle and the sneeze.

A new Cooperative Extension Service project is seeking to improve the health of rural counties by recruiting local volunteers, who will receive training and deliver extension health programming to their communities.

For Arkansas families facing food insecurity, the summer months can be especially difficult. Children who are eligible for free and reduced-cost meals during the school year may not have access to regular meals during the summer break.

The Johnson County School Board has voted to add girls wrestling as an officially sanctioned sport at Buffalo High School. According to a letter submitted to the board by Activities Director Ryan Mader, girls wrestling has been sanctioned by the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSA

As temperatures warm up and the school year winds down, Arkansas families are preparing to spend more time outside during the summer months. While the Natural State offers plenty of opportunities for fun in the sun, it's important to practice sun safety by using sunscreen, avoiding prolonged sun exposure and wearing protective clothing.

Arkansas is one of 12 states reporting salmonella cases connected to a product recall of Jif brand peanut butter products, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

A nationwide shortage of infant formula is impacting families across the United States. For mothers who rely on formula to provide critical nutrition for their newborns, it's important to proceed with caution for their child's health and safety.