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Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Fresh off making into the Top 10 on NBC's The Voice, Kris Thomas will be singing the National Anthem when the Memphis Grizzlies host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 Saturday. He confirmed the news to Action News 5 Friday morning. Tipoff for Game 3 is set for 8pm Saturday May 25th

Wakarusa celebrates 10 years

Wakarusa celebrates 10 years

Its one of the biggest camping-music festivals in the mid-south and this year it prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Situated in the breath-taking Ozark Mountains, atop Mulberry Mountain, Wakarusa is barely a month away. Music enthusiasts in the tens of thousands will soon be making their annual pilgrimage to Northwestern Arkansas for a four day music experience that offers much more than meets the eye.

Survey out to help sustainability planning in Crittenden County

Survey out to help sustainability planning in Crittenden County

A survey is out that  will help shape the future of the Crittenden County community and the rest of the Mid-South.

3.6 magnitude earthquake felt across Arkansas

3.6 magnitude earthquake felt across Arkansas

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook northeast Arkansas Saturday afternoon.

According to Action News 5's sister station in Jonesboro KAIT, the United States Geological Survey centered the earthquake just southwest of Trumann, Arkansas. There are no reports of damage or injuries.

There are reports of the tremor being felt across Poinsett, Mississippi and Craighead Counties. The initial summary from the USGS listed the quake as a 3.9 magnitude. However, the organization lowered the intensity to a 3.6 after further examination.

Click HERE to view the report from the USGS. The area lies along the New Madrid Fault Zone known for hundreds of small earthquakes each year. The seismic zone is best known for the largest earthquakes in the continental U.S. in the winter of 1811-12.

February 7th-14th Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

February 7th-14th Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

 

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed a proclamation here: http://tnsos.net/publications/proclamations/files/260.pdf

Congenital Heart Disease is considered to be the most common birth defect, and is a leading cause of birth-defect related deaths worldwide.

Despite the fact that CHD affects approximately 1.8 millions families in the U.S., a relatively small amount of funding is currently available for parent/patient educational services, research, and support.

AR sets record high during deer season

AR sets record high during deer season

Arkansas is touting a record high deer harvest!

The state game and fish commission says that more than 196,000 deer have been checked thus far, with still two months away from the end of the season.

It breaks the record 194,000 set in 1999-2000.

Archery season continues through Feburary 28.

Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

(WMC-TV) - Have you ever considered cloth diapers?  Are the first images that pop in your head large swaths of fabric, pins and plastic pants?  If so, then you need to find out how different modern cloth diapers are now.

The modern cloth diaper systems are pin-less, easy to use and better for the environment.  Another important factor to busy parents is that modern cloth diapers are easy to wash.  The fabrics used now are soft, colorful and comfortable on the delicate skin of babies.  They are also easier on the environment. 

In the United States alone, 49 million diapers per day (18 billion per year) are thrown away.  Disposable diapers go into landfills in which (under ideal conditions) it is estimated that it would take hundreds of years to decompose.   Each baby in cloth diapers will help to divert many of these diapers from municipal landfills.