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Kroger recalls cheese dips due to possible salmonella contamination
Kroger Delta Division is recalling some cheese dips sold in its deli departments due to a potential salmonella contamination.
Bite Squad increases delivery zones across Jonesboro
Bite Squad, a food delivery service in Jonesboro, announced Tuesday that they doubled their food delivery zones across the city of Jonesboro
A-State Food Pantry and Food Bank of NEA give back through USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance program
The A-State Food Pantry and the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas helped feed Region 8 Thursday.
ADH: “No one path” for restaurant compliance
When it comes to enforcing the Arkansas Department of Health’s COVID-19 directives for restaurants and bars, there’s little inspectors can do.
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COVID-19 threatens production, safety in ‘salad bowl of the world’
In Monterey County, Calif., home to an area known as the “salad bowl of the world,” 38 percent of all confirmed COVID-19 cases are agricultural workers, which could impact the supply of lettuce, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and other vegetables that you may be consuming daily.
Lost Pizza expands with new Hilltop location
Lost Pizza Co. is taking over the current Newk’s location at Hilltop, and they expect to open in September of 2020.
Chicken Salad Chick ready to reopen
After suffering major damage in the March 28 tornado and weathering COVID-19, Chicken Salad Chick is reopening its doors.
School district cancels meal program after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The district announced via social media Wednesday it would discontinue distributing meals.
Murdock’s to close Paragould location
A little more than 5 years after it opened, a Paragould fish house has shut its doors.
Former Perkins restaurant to be demolished
Sad news for those who have cherished memories of going to Perkins Restaurant on Caraway for a slice of their French silk pie.
Restaurant ensuring “best safety protocols” upon reopening
Restaurants around Northeast Arkansas are working day and night to prepare for their May 11 COVID restriction lift as one restaurant owner says they’re ready to get back to work.
Captain D’s damaged in early morning fire
Captain D’s suffered extensive damage Friday morning after a fire broke out inside the restaurant.
City Youth Ministries receives generous donation from the community
After reaching out on Facebook, City Youth Ministries received a generous donation from the community that they never expected.
Trolley car removed from former Spaghetti Warehouse
Ready for a walk down Memory Lane? The old trolley car inside the Spaghetti Warehouse in Downtown Memphis was removed last weekend.
Historic restaurant gets a new look
A historical restaurant in Paragould known for their hot food and atmosphere get a new taste for its appearance.
McDonald’s serving free meals to healthcare workers, first responders
McDonald’s announced Tuesday it would provide free meals to America’s healthcare workers and first responders.
China compiles new list of animals OK to eat; dogs reclassified as pets
The list of animals that can be farmed for meat includes dietary staples like pigs, cows, chickens and sheep.
Krispy Kreme offering free donuts to doctors, nurses
Krispy Kreme will be offering free donuts to doctors and nurses every Monday until May.
Gator giveaway raises $166,400 for local food banks
A Wynne woman won a new John Deere Gator Saturday, but her ticket, along with thousands of others, will help feed hungry children in Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.
Study: Arkansas city ranked one of the unhealthiest in the nation
In a recent study, Fort Smith, Ark. ranked as one of the most unhealthy cities in the nation.
A Better Region 8: Making sure children have something to eat
Right here in the breadbasket of the world, one in four children does not have enough to eat.
Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat wins over KFC
Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat is getting a thumbs down from Tim Hortons but a thumbs up from KFC.
Wienermobile runs afoul of the law in Wisconsin
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was pulled over by a Waukesha County Sheriff’s deputy recently for not following the state’s Move Over Law.
Kream Kastle in Blytheville a finalist for Arkansas Food Hall of Fame
A popular Region 8 restaurant is a finalist for the 2020 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame.
Restaurant donates to local organizations, families
A Greene County restaurant gives back to their community by using a tip jar, but it’s going to help meet the need in a different way.
Cheesecake Factory releasing cheesecake flavored ice cream
Dreams really do come true because the Cheesecake Factory is turning its famous cheesecake into ice cream.
New Year’s meal sells out at restaurant
Many traditionalists across the nation ate a very hearty meal Wednesday, one local business sold out.
Cece’s® Veggie Co. brand ramen recalled for potential Listeria contamination
Company officials said no other Cece’s brand products are subject to this recall.
How to avoid ‘holiday heart syndrome’
“Holiday heart syndrome” was coined in 1978 to describe the dramatic increase in patients going to the emergency room complaining of irregular heart rhythms during the holidays.
55,000 pounds of El Monterey breakfast burritos recalled
Before you bite into that breakfast burrito, make sure it hasn’t been recalled.
Krispy Kreme offering a dozen doughnuts for $1 on 12/12
Krispy Kreme is providing customers a big discount ahead of what it calls the “Day of the Dozens.”
Bite Squad gobbles up local food delivery service
The consolidation, according to a news release, means customers will have more than 70 restaurants to choose from, with more expected to be added in the coming weeks.
Craighead Co. health inspections, Nov. 25-Dec. 5
Craighead County health inspectors filed the following reports between Nov. 25 and Dec. 5.
Report: US may face French fry shortage, higher prices due to poor potato crop
Potato processors in the United States have turned to foreign producers to help make up the loss.
Community Thanksgiving meal provides food, chance to help those less fortunate
A couple of siblings who have participated in this event for the past four years says they look forward to helping out each year.
Community churches prepare for community Thanksgiving meal
Turkey, dressing, desserts and much more will be delivered and served to the hungry, homeless and lonely on Thanksgiving Day.
Craighead Co. health inspections, Nov. 18-22
Craighead County health inspectors filed the following reports during the week ending Nov. 22.
Taco Bell wants you to put its chicken tacos in a blender and serve as bisque this Thanksgiving
No, really. That’s exactly what the recipe says.
Free community dinner set for ‘the hungry, the homeless, and the lonely’
Know anyone in need of a free Thanksgiving meal?
New survey reveals least popular items at Thanksgiving dinner table
The online Harris Poll of more than 2,000 adults found 68 percent of Americans secretly dislike a classic Thanksgiving food, but they eat it anyway out of tradition.
Recall Alert: Frozen berries possibly contaminated with Hepatitis A
Packages of frozen raspberries and mixed berries sold at Aldi stores throughout the country are being recalled because they could be contaminated with Hepatitis A.
Fuzz fundraising for food bank with Jonesboro police
Jonesboro police officers got the go-ahead to grow out their beards for a good cause.
‘Y’all’ … it’s back: Popeyes chicken sandwich returns this weekend
A tweet from the fast food chain trumpets the news that the sandwich will be back on Sunday.
Toxic chemicals found in 95 percent of tested baby foods, study finds
In the study, 168 baby foods from major manufacturers were tested, and 95 percent contained lead, 73 percent contained arsenic, 75 percent contained cadmium and 32 percent contained mercury.
Deck the halls! Blue Bell releases Christmas Cookies Ice Cream
The ice cream company says it has increased production “to meet the unbelievable demand” for the flavor.
Giant pumpkin weighing nearly 1 ton sets California record
Leonardo Urena of Napa won $15,000 Monday when his pumpkin logged 2,175 pounds (986 kilograms).
Blytheville Food Pantry low on supplies for holidays
The holidays are right around the corner and a local non-profit is calling out for help to feed families in need.
Lipari Foods issues recall of bulk chicken salads and chicken salad sandwiches over Listeria concerns
According to the FDA,. there may be a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, which “is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.”
Walmart offering free grocery delivery now until Oct. 31
Walmart is waiving its grocery delivery service fee now through Halloween.
ABC director approves multiple private club permits
The director of Arkansas’s Alcoholic Beverage Control gave the go-ahead to several Jonesboro restaurants to sell liquor.
Texas Roadhouse set to open next month
Texas Roadhouse is set to open next month in Jonesboro.
Americans love snacks. What does that mean for their health?
Americans are addicted to snacks, and food experts are paying closer attention to what that might mean for health and obesity.
Heaps of rice plates served as Rice Month kicks off
Tractors with grain are coming out of fields and rice harvest is in full swing; Miss Craighead County Rice served those willing to eat a serving of rice.
Annual celebration expected to bring out thousands to Batesville
Smokin' on the White BBQ Contest to Take Place at 76th White River Water Carnival
Nick Vergos of Rendezvous remembered as ‘amazing, inspirational’ person
Nick Vergos, co-owner of Rendezvous, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 5.
‘Fussy eater’ goes blind after diet of white bread, Pringles and French fries
To prevent similar cases, researchers are urging doctors to ask patients about their dietary history as part of routine examinations.
Blue Bell releases new Salted Caramel Cookie ice cream
The new ice cream won't be around for long.
'Clash of the Titans’: Chick-fil-A, Popeyes compete for best chicken sandwich title
The best chicken sandwich debate has heated up!
RECALL ALERT: Dole baby spinach recalled over salmonella risk
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of baby spinach due to a possible salmonella risk, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Chick-fil-A adds mac and cheese to the menu
Chick-fil-A is adding mac and cheese to its menu across the US.
The wait is over! Spicy nuggets are back at Wendy’s
In the most highly-anticipated return to a fast food restaurant’s menu, spicy nuggets are officially back at Wendy’s.
Where to find deals for National Chicken Wing Day
July 29 is National Chicken Wing Day.