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Bird flu cases in state growing, health officials say

Arkansas animal health officials are tracking a growing number of bird flu cases across the state, affecting both commercial poultry farms and backyard flocks. State officials said the virus spreads primarily through wild migratory birds, making nearly any flock vulnerable. Arkansas State Veterinarian Andrew Fidler said... Read More.
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UAPB offers tips for growing large fish in ponds

Pine Bluff, AR — Growing large fish in ponds usually begins by first growing tiny plankton. Plankton is a broad term that includes very small plants and animals that suspend in water lacking the ability to swim against its currents, Scott Jones, small impoundment... Read More.
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Growing trauma program enhances care for South Arkansas

With more than 41,000 patient visits in the last year, the emergency department (ED) at Jefferson Regional is in constant motion. As a Level 3 Trauma Center, many of those ED visits are traumatic injuries from all across South Arkansas, ranging from automobile accidents to... Read More.

State surplus growing, financial office says

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ finance office on Tuesday said the state’s surplus for the current fiscal year has grown to nearly $717 million. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available general revenue for the fiscal year that began July... Read More.