Arkansas Diamonds Plants

“No pressure, no diamonds.” - Thomas Carlyle “A diamond is just a rock that refused to break under the heat and pressure.” - Matshona Dhiwayo The hardness, brilliance, and sparkle of diamonds make them unsurpassed as gems.

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 5/2-5/8

Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Alpha-Gal syndrome is a type of food allergy in which people are allergic to red meat and other products from mammals.The cause of Alpha-Gal Syndrome is the bite of the Lone Star Tick. When the tick bites, it releases a sugar molecule called Alpha-Gal into the body.

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 4/18-4/24

Good afternoon, I hope you've all had a great week. As we begin this week's report, I'd like to take a moment to introduce our newest team member, Deputy Gary 'Andy' Reed. Andy proudly served in the United States Army for 8 years, ultimately attaining the rank of Sergeant.

Pet Poisoning: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

When it comes to our pets, some of the most dangerous situations are the ones we don’t always see coming. Pet poisoning is one of those risks. It can happen quickly, often with everyday items we don’t think twice about foods, medications, household products, and even things found right in our yard.

CCSO: Report from Chief Deputy Gary Young, 4/11-4/17

Good afternoon, I hope you’re all doing well after a busy week. The Sheriff’s Department has certainly experienced a high level of activity. As we celebrate National Telecommunicators Week, I'd like to acknowledge the remarkable work of our dispatchers.

A Lawn Weed That Can Literally Be a Pain

Recently, I’ve been getting the question, “What can I do about these stickers in my yard?” If you've ever walked barefoot across your lawn in the spring and suddenly felt a sharp, painful prick underfoot, chances are you've encountered spurweed, also known as stickers or burweed.

An Overview of Diabetes

Diabetes is a disorder of the way your body produces or responds with the hormone, insulin. Most of the food people eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body.

Should I wait, or should I grow?

The wise king Solomon said, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” One of the things he includes after this statement is “a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;”Many people have already planted their cool season crops like: collards,...

The Mediterranean Diet: Healthy Eating for Lifelong Good Health

Austin Compton is Cleveland County’s Family and Consumer Science Agent with the University of Arkansas System Cooperative Extension Service. Contact Austin via email at acompton@uada.edu or phone at (870) 325-6321.