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WBC hosting Eco Fair this Thursday

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 6:00am
WBC hosting Eco Fair this Thursday

 

Maybe for Kermit it “isn’t easy being green.”

But that’s not the case for those who attend the annual Eco Fair at Williams Baptist College this Thursday, March 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Conserving Arkansas’ Agricultural Heritage.”

Dr. Melissa Hobbs, assistant professor of biology at WBC, says the fair’s purpose is to “publicize ecologically-focused businesses and organizations…while encouraging eco-friendly daily habits that promote Christian environmental stewardship.”

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Randolph County volunteers win state, national awards

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 3:51pm
Randolph County volunteers win state, national awards

 

Congratulations are in order for some Randolph County volunteers.

They were among those winning honors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

According to a news release from the USDA:

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Beautiful skies over Your Region 8

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 3:33pm
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Day is done

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, November 5th, 2012, 1:01am
Day is done

What a peaceful view.

Wendy Miller sent us this photo of the sun setting over Baltz Lake in Pocahontas.

Have a photo you would like to share?

Send it, along with a brief description, to YourRegion8@kait8.com.

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No fireworks in the forest this year

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, June 28th, 2012, 11:19am
No fireworks in the forest this year

 

Visitors to Mark Twain National Forest will not be able to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks.

Acting Forest Supervisor Teresa Chase announced Thursday  open fires will be restricted due to the heightened fire danger, drought conditions and dry weather forecast for the next few weeks.

Chase said “no open fires are permitted except within campfire rings or pedestal grills” in campgrounds and picnic areas.

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Northern Lights spotted in Clay County

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 10:28am
Northern Lights spotted in Clay County

Here's something you don't see everyday...or every night, as the case may be.

Jay Malone snapped this photo of an aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, as it appeared Monday night over Corning.

Did you see them?

If so, send us a photo along with information on where you saw them to pdavis@kait8.com.

 

Photo provided by Jay Malone

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Convert your car, get a rebate

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, October 24th, 2011, 1:32pm
Convert your car, get a rebate

 

Thinking of converting your car to run on compressed natural gas (CNG)?  Then you could be eligible for a rebate.

The Arkansas CNG Conversion Rebate Program is now open to individual vehicle owners.

The rebates will pay for half of the conversion cost or the incremental cost of purchasing a new CNG vehicle.  Rebates cannot exceed $25,000.

Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until December 2011 or until funds are depleted.

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