Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
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🎭 Culture
Artist Carla Edwards will deliver a free lecture at UA’s School of Art (a free event showcasing her creative process) to offer local art enthusiasts a chance to learn about her work.
A historical postcard recounts lumber baron J.A.C.
Blackburn’s legacy as he built his home at 220 N. Fourth St. in 1907 to showcase his timber work; he served in the Arkansas Legislature and restored War Eagle Mill before passing in 1919, and the house still stands.
🎓 Education
Rogers School District plans to hire additional building security officers next year and explore new child care options for students’ families (details are pending).
🌲 Environment
Benton, Madison, and Boone counties imposed burn bans amid a high wildfire risk, and Benton County's ban stays active until 7 a.m. today as officials monitor conditions.
Pea Ridge National Military Park plans to conduct prescribed burns on Friday through Sunday on up to 450 acres to reduce fire fuels.
🏈 Sports
Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter preview the Arkansas-Xavier baseball series by discussing Xavier’s strong start and the potential return of Kuhio Aloy ahead of the first weekend of games at Baum-Walker Stadium (a local sports highlight).
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