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By Victoria Hernandez Lori Rooney, a Springdale teacher and coach, is stretching out across the gravel at the Jamestown Crag, sweat dripping down despite the cool breeze. Even after nearly a decade of climbing, the rush still gets to her. She takes each crevasse of the rock pressed against her carefully, one at a time,…
Bringing the Outdoors In: How rock climbing is growing and adapting in the Ozarks
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By Lydia Fletcher As childhood hunger continues to impact Arkansas, many communities are working to end food insecurity, which affects 1 in 5 children in the state. Tucked away at the edge of Gulley Park lies a farm not only cultivating crops but providing meals and education to equip children with tools to live a…
Farming Fights Food Insecurity: Local nonprofit combats the NWA hunger crisis
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By Kana Matsukawa Local products and music has enveloped the city of Fayetteville since 1973. Now, the 50th season of Fayetteville Farmers Market has just started, attracting people with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The city of Fayetteville opened the farmers market in 1973, and has been offering local products such as flowers, vegetables, fruits, eggs…
The Fayetteville Farmers Market: a place where the warmth and sustainability of northwest Arkansas shines
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By Erica Wilson Imagine walking through an animal shelter and seeing rows of pets in cages. Some come right up to you, wagging their tails, smiling and trying to greet you through the metal bars. Some sit in the very back corner, tails tucked between their legs, looking wary and afraid, just waiting for the…
Fostering: Bringing Rescue Pets’ Personalities to Light
