Pictured above: A drone’s eye view of a UA soybean patch in eastern Arkansas. Drones help enhance aspects of farming. (Photos provided) Farmers seem to have a love-hate relationship with advances in agricultural technology that incorporate GPS, computer software and…
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Up to $25,000 in Grants Available for Tornado Recovery Efforts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Community Foundation has revealed the availability of grants for up to $25,000 to support organizations with programs or projects that are working on long-term tornado recovery efforts in Cross, Lonoke or Pulaski counties. “Help is still needed for many…
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Arkansas Command Centers Open in Tornado-Ravaged Areas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas REALTORS® Association (ARA) will create temporary command centers through Friday, April 28 to help residents impacted by the March 31 tornadoes apply for up to $2,000 in recovery funds. The ARA has committed to providing up to $1…
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Entergy Arkansas Donates $50,000 to Red Cross for Tornado Relief
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEntergy Arkansas recently announced that it is working with its longtime partner, the American Red Cross of Arkansas, to support tornado recovery efforts with a $50,000 donation, following the March 31 tornadoes that left a trail of devastation in parts of…
A 2006 tornado near Wynne. (Clint Spencer) Called “Doppler dead zones,” there are areas in the state that are too far away from National Weather Service radars to accurately detect the formation of tornadoes and other serious storms. One…
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‘The Storm is Here’ – More Tornadoes, Weather Events Equate to Higher Insurance Premiums
Arkansas is already above the average for the number of tornadoes this year with 12 — possibly even 13 — by mid-March in a season where the average is 37. “I think it will be an active year for tornadoes…
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Tornado Aftermath: Arkansas Shelter, Storage Information
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA number of shelters were set up around Central Arkansas for those displaced by the weekend’s severe weather. This morning, Pulaski County posted an updated list of shelter locations: In Little Rock, the American Red Cross is operating a shelter…
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The Last Picture Show? Theater Owners in Arkansas Await Cinematic Revival
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleSince the early 20th century, movies have been a constant, providing escape and entertainment for millions around the globe. Moviegoers have flocked to theaters to watch films on the silver screen with little interruption, ever since the first theater in…
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Keeping It Local: Cross County Chamber Launches Shop Local Campaign
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAfter being penned in the house for weeks – if not months – many people have become very familiar with online shopping. As people have been driven in their homes, online shopping has become more common, providing a way to…
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Wynne Selected as Pilot City for Community Catalyst Program
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFive Arkansas communities will receive citizen engagement and technical assistance training as part of the Community Catalyst program. One eastern Arkansas town has already been chosen to serve as the pilot for the program. The University of Central Arkansas Center…