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Arkansas park to present 'Archeology of Washington'

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, March 19th, 9:30 am

Historic Washington State Park in Arkansas invites visitors for dinner, a tour and an "Archeology of Washington" presentation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Participants are asked to meet at Williams Tavern restaurant to begin the tour.

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45th Jonquil Festival set for this weekend at Ark. park

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, March 14th, 9:30 am

Jonquils are in bloom at Historic Washington State Park in Arkansas, and a tremendous line-up of entertainment and fun await those who will be visiting the park on March 15 through 17 for the 45th Annual Jonquil Festival.

Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. General Admission is free, with a $5 fee for parking. Park tours and programs are available at regular price with tour stops such as the BW Edwards Weapons Museum, Print Shop and the Blacksmith Shop, along with many more on the schedule.

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SAU professor, students participate in Great Backyard Bird Count

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, February 14th, 10:30 am

Southern Arkansas University Biology Prof. Claude Baker is preparing his students for the 16th annual Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend.

From Feb. 15 - 18, SAU faculty and students in biology of birds, ecology and vertebrate zoology classes will participate in the volunteer research weekend, and they encourage everyone in Columbia County to join with them in the project.

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Arkansas' Washington State Park to host Valentine's dinner

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, February 7th, 10:30 am

Historic Washington State Park invites the public to escape the crowds and the fuss by enjoying a romantic evening with someone special at Historic William's Tavern Restaurant.

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Wildlife photographer Tom Ulrich to present at SAU

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, February 1st, 10:30 am

World renowned wildlife photographer Tom Ulrich will present his work at his 21st annual visit to Southern Arkansas University at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 and 14 in Foundation Hall of the D.W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center.

His work will include captured images from his 2012 adventures in Alaska, Africa, Glacier National Park and of the bird migrations of south Texas and Florida.

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Redesigned AR state parks website easier for visitors to use

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager

Thursday, July 12th, 2012, 11:44am

Redesigned AR state parks website easier for visitors to use

Folks who visit the state parks in Arkansas now have an updated website to visit, offering more information about each of the Natural State's 52 state parks.

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Two Texarkana, AR street converted from one-way to two-way streets

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager

Thursday, April 12th, 2012, 3:40pm

Two Texarkana, AR street converted from one-way to two-way streets

Two one-way streets in Texarkana, Arkansas were converted to two-way streets Thursday.

Texarkana Police and offiicials with the city's public works department say crews were out broadening East 3rd and East 4th Streets. Work was scheduled to wrap up by the close of business Thursday.

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