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Warren School Board explores District going solar; plus full School Board report
Warren School Board took the first steps toward possibly converting all school buildings to solar energy in a rare Thursday night meeting. Josh Meyer of Clear Energy gave a presentation about installation of a 1 megabyte solar array at an estimated cost of $2.26 million. Top photo: From left to right: Assistant Warren High School…
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Elope at the Eclipse
Russellville, Ark. – Total solar eclipses occur when the New Moon comes between the Sun and Earth and casts the darkest part of its shadow, the umbra, on Earth. This creates a visually dramatic celestial display for those located in the path of totality. A total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024. …
Statewide ACT Aspire results show little to no rebound from pre-pandemic levels
LITTLE ROCK – Statewide preliminary ACT Aspire results for Grades 3-10, released this week by the Arkansas Department of Education, show little to modest increases from 2022, with many grades and subject areas reflecting decreases. Due to COVID-19, administration of the assessment was cancelled during the spring of 2020. When using 2019 test scores as…
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Patricia Ann Forrest Rauls, 1940-2023
Patricia Ann Forrest Rauls passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, in the Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Pat was born July 16, 1940, to Dave Jefferson and Jimmie Garrison Breazeale in Warren, who preceded her in death. She also lost her first husband, Felton Forrest and children, Greg and Tasha and her second husband, Earnest…
Toxey Gage Simmons, 2002-2023
Toxey Gage Simmons, age 20, of Warren, AR passed away at Bradley County Medical Center on July 18, 2023. He was born on October 1, 2002 in Warren, AR to David and Karen Simmons. He is survived by his parents, David and Karen Simmons of Warren, AR; his sister Lani Gavin (Justin) of Pansy, AR and…
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Mid-South artists honored at Rosenzweig Exhibition Awards Reception
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Vincent Marie’s mixed-media piece “I’m Tired” has been honored with the top award of the “2023 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition.” The awards were announced during the opening reception at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Juror Dr. Rachel Trusty, visiting assistant professor…
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FIRST ON SRC: Work crews resume cleanup at old Bryant’s Furniture building lot
WARREN, Ark. – After a pause of several weeks, work crews have once again returned to the old Bryant Furniture Building lot on Main Street in Warren to resume the cleanup efforts. The site is seeing progress as additional work rigs arrived on Friday, July 21, to ramp up the cleaning process. Earlier in the…
Some relief from the recent heat coming this weekend
Saturday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms…
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Summer course keeps archers at full draw
MAYFLOWER – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas Bowhunters Association will hold a special “Introduction to Bowhunting and 3-D Archery Tournaments” workshop from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 5, at the AGFC’s Fiocchi Shooting Sports Complex in Mayflower (formerly known as the Camp Robinson Shooting Range). By Randy Zellers Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Otis Lambright, vice…
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Presence of blight pathogen confirmed in Arkansas pine trees
MONTICELLO, Ark. — For months, foresters and researchers have been investigating reports of ailing pine trees in Arkansas. New diagnostic lab results help tell part of the story, but researchers are continuing to investigate the cases of loblolly pine decline. Top photo: PINE DECLINE — Loblolly pines showing brown and dropped needles, symptoms of a multi-factor ailment…
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Chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday and into the evening hours
Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Friday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a…
Nonresident hunters should check twice for new permits when renewing licenses
LITTLE ROCK – Every July, many Arkansas hunters make it a point to renew their hunting licenses to ensure they’re legal and ready for the next year of enjoying all The Natural State has to offer. This year, nonresidents also may have to purchase a few additional permits if they plan to engage in a…