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In 2011, Arkansas prioritized Lake Conway-Point Remove to tackle pollution. 13 years later, Conway cut nitrogen 41% and phosphorus 44% with green infrastructure annually

Lake Conway-Point Remove story ultimately shows why the future of water-quality protection may depend on combining engineering with ecology. A watershed facing stormwater pollution does not always have to choose between functional infrastructure and a healthier natural environment. Conway's experience demonstrates that porous surfaces, wetlands, rain gardens, native vegetation and…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

In 1998, officials listed Arkansas' L’Anguille River as impaired for siltation and turbidity. Six miles of Lateral 1A were restored; today, landowners have restored two more miles

L’Anguille River restoration is gaining ground in eastern Arkansas, years after the river was listed as impaired. In 1998, officials cited siltation and cloudy water as major concerns. Since then, restoration has focused on smaller waterways feeding the river. Six miles of Lateral 1A have already been restored. Landowners have…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

In 2016, Arkansas tried to blow up a 93-year-old bridge to begin a $98.4 million replacement; the explosives went off and the bridge simply wobbled back into place

An Arkansas bridge demolition failed unexpectedly on October 11, 2016. Explosives weakened the structure, but it did not collapse as planned. Crews then used barges and cables to bring down the aged structure. A new bridge was constructed and opened to traffic in March 2017. The unusual demolition became a…

The Times of India · Sep 1

CaseOh began streaming in 2022 after being laid off from a maintenance job; two years later, he was accepting one of gaming's biggest creator awards

CaseOh’s rise from working maintenance and mowing grass in rural Arkansas to winning Content Creator of the Year at The Game Awards 2024 happened incredibly fast. After his mother pushed him to take streaming seriously, he uploaded 22 NBA 2K23 clips to TikTok in one day and gained over 10,000…

The Times of India · Aug 27

In 2022, CaseOh was mowing lawns and making TikToks after work; two years later, he won Content Creator of the Year

CaseOh’s creator journey moved at a ridiculous speed. In 2022, Case Dylan Baker was doing maintenance work with his father in rural Arkansas while making NBA 2K TikToks after work. His clips soon brought thousands of followers and pushed him onto Twitch. By December 2024, he had beaten several major…

The Times of India · Aug 25

Drake Sparks MAGA Backlash After Being Ella Langley's 'Biggest Fan' While Singing Along to 'Choosin' Texas'

Drake's surprise appearance at Ella Langley's Arkansas concert captivated fans, sparking social media buzz and political debate.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Indian man and woman plead guilty to 'PayPal refund scam' in US: 'Traveled recently, family in India was in danger, was asked to pull off fraud'

Gajera Prashant and Dharaben Bhavadiya, an Indian man and a woman, pleaded guilty to a PayPal refund scam in Arkansas. They have received five-year suspended sentences which means they do not have to go to jail immediately despite their serious crime. The PayPal refund scam involves a scammer convincing the…

The Times of India · Aug 21

“You’re an unknown – then all of a sudden 10 million people have seen you”: How Sawyer Hill went from playing in Arkansas garage bands to touring arenas with Yungblud

He started on a $100 Epiphone and auditioned for his first band with Stairway to Heaven. Now Gibson are sending him guitars and he’s touring with rock’s next great hope. How did Sawyer Hill get here?

Guitar World · Aug 21

South Carolina woman misses flight and gets stranded in Arkansas after security flagged her for carrying a firearm: ‘The firearm was a toy gun’

Honest mistake or stupid decision?

We Got This Covered · Aug 20

East Texas sits on a goldmine of lithium, but questions loom over how the state will regulate mining and production

As the U.S. pushes to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, Texas companies prepare to capitalize on the state's emerging lithium industry.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20