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Heat Back in the Region, Storms Possible on the Fourth
While the last couple of days in the Lakes Region has been humid, temperatures have stayed mostly in the upper 80s to around 90. That changes today. Forecast highs today surge back into the upper 90s with Heat Index Readings above 100. Parts of the region are under Heat Advisories for today. The Western Sections of the Lakes Region including Barry and Stone Counties in Missouri along with Carroll and Madison Counties in Arkansas are under the Heat Advisories with Heat Index readings around 110. Slightly lower readings are expected in other parts of the Lakes Region including the Branson and Harrison areas.
Arkansas Outdoor School Coordinator receives lifetime service award from Arkansas Environmental Education Association
LITTLE ROCK — For more than 20 years, Eric De Vries has made a career of helping children discover a love of nature and a passion for learning. De Vries, extension coordinator of Arkansas Outdoor School for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, was recently recognized for his efforts by the Arkansas Environmental Education Association with the Robert McAfee Lifetime Service Award.
North Louisiana Heat Advisory Extended Through Tuesday
If there's one thing we understand in Louisiana is hot summers. It's not unusual for us to experience temperatures well into the 90's early in the summer. And this summer is no exception. The National Weather Service in Shreveport has extended their Heat Advisory through 8P Tuesday, July 2nd. ...HEAT...
Arkansas awarded $2 million for endangered species recovery effort
Arkansas has received a $2.2 million federal grant to support land acquisition for the recovery of endangered species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday. The funding is part of $48.4 million in grants to 19 states and Guam to support land acquisition and conservation planning projects on more than 23,000 acres of habitat […] The post Arkansas awarded $2 million for endangered species recovery effort appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
St. Bernards Unveils Latest Robotic Surgical Option, Performing Device’s First Procedure in Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. – Building upon 16 years of successful robotic surgeries, surgeons at St. Bernards Medical Center have begun using a new, highly-advanced surgical robot that can improve outcomes for patients and give doctors better insights and accuracy. This new robot, the Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical system, specializes...
NASCAR Fans Rage Against Overtime Overload in Nashville
NASCAR Fans Rage Against Overtime Overload: The Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway sparked significant criticism from NASCAR fans, especially regarding the frequent overtime restarts. These recurring restarts interfered with race tactics and brought up concerns about the fairness of the competition, with drivers dealing with increased dangers and uncertain circumstances. The prolonged length of the race pushed both competitors and onlookers to their limits, resulting in a noticeable feeling of dissatisfaction. This dissatisfaction highlights a wider discussion within the NASCAR community about the trade-off between maintaining thrill and upholding the core principles of racing.
Little Rock resident hits jackpot with second lottery ticket
Little Rock, Arkansas – A Pulaski County resident, A. Nelson from Little Rock, recently claimed a significant lottery jackpot. Nelson won $41,542 with a mere $5 investment in the AR Progressive Jackpot Fast Play game. The winning ticket was purchased at Nikki Food Mart, located at 10401 Arch St....
Bentonville High School student crowned 2024 Miss Arkansas Teen
ARKANSAS, USA — A Northwest Arkansas teen is making the region proud. Peyton Bolling was crowned the newest Miss Arkansas Teen on Friday, June 14, at the Robinson Center in Little Rock. Bolling will be a senior at Bentonville High School in the 2024-2025 school year. "I am from...
Arkansas leaders attend reactivation and assumption of command ceremony at 188th Wing in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Local, state, and federal leaders were at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith on July 2 to reactivate the 85th Fighter Group and 57th Fighter Squadron that were last stationed in Iceland. The two groups will help train allied nations and their pilots...
Hot Springs directors crack down on renter's rights
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The City of Hot Springs is looking at cracking down on policies that allow landlords to avoid or up-charge for one very important thing, especially during hot summers like this one— air conditioning. This has been a hot topic, especially after Greenbriar Apartments were...
Resolution to add members to Fayetteville’s housing crisis task force fails
An amended resolution that would add a renter and someone who works with renters' rights to the Fayetteville housing crisis task force has failed.
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