Burton, the luminary host of "Reading Rainbow," sat down with Henry Louis Gates Jr. to peek back at his family tree — and found that both his great-grandfather and grandfather were educators in Arkansas.
Inspired by the generous spirit (and impeccable style) of television icon Fred Rogers, the 2023 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive received over 7,000 donations.
A request to delve into the Arkansas PBS books came from Rep. Jeff Wardlaw (R-Hermitage) and Sen. Terry Rice (R-Waldron). Wardlaw said Arkansas PBS had violated certain state procurement rules.
It takes a lot to keep track of all the video footage for a station that’s been on air since Dec. 4, 1966. Archivist David Elmore is getting some help with a $1.16 million grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to preserve more than 50 years of Arkansas television.
Arkansas PBS Sports will broadcast the Class 6A-1A 2023 Centennial Bank High School Baseball and Softball State Championships live from the campus of the University of Central Arkansas on Arkansas PBS’s primary channel.
Arkansas PBS and the Brent Renaud Foundation are hosting a free conversation with filmmakers Craig Renaud and Juan Arredondo on 1 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 22 in the Arkansas PBS studios at 350 S. Donaghey Ave. in Conway.
Also among Arkansas PBS' nominations: food journalist and author Kat Robinson for "Arkansas Dairy Bars," Nathan Willis for "7 Days: The Opioid Crisis in Arkansas," Collin Buchanan and Corey Womack for work on the acclaimed children's series "Blueberry's Clubhouse," and photographer Terrell Case for "Exploring Arkansas From Above." Go, public television!
Arkansas PBS is hosting a free advanced screening of "Dirt" tonight, a new documentary about the importance of soil conservation. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the screening begins 7 p.m.