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World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 9:30am

World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

The world’s top bull riders and bulls are headed to Four States Fair Arena on Friday March 29 for the Professional Bull Riders Cooper Tires “Mike White” Invitational Presented by Bowie County Equipment & New Holland.

Tickets, at $15, have been on sale since Feb. 20 at the following locations: Jody’s Flowers (903-667-4321), Vintaj Cowgirl (903-219-1154), Baskins (430-200-2769), and Four States Box Office. The gate at the Four States Fair Arena will be open for ticket purchases from 9 a.m. on March 29 until the tickets are sold out.

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Renowned illustrator, animator to speak at SAU

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, March 20th, 9:30 am

Bill Plympton, renowned American animator, cartoonist, director, screenwriter and producer will speak at 3 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Southern Arkansas University to art students and faculty, and he will present some of his animated work at the D.W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center in Foundation Hall.

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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's Brinson Gallery to host a month of artists

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, March 6th, 10:30 am

Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Art and Design will host three artists on campus during the month of March. The works of Turkish artist Cemille Ateykin, Bill Plympton of Plymptoon Studios NYC, and professional artist Carole Katchen will be exhibited during the month.

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Storm delays college baseball conference series

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, February 22nd, 10:30 am

A winter storm that hit the Alva, Okla., area, has pushed back a day the scheduled three-game Great American Conference series between Southern Arkansas and Northwestern Oklahoma to Saturday, February 23. The series will be played in Walker Stadium at Goodheart Field on the campus of Southern Arkansas.

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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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