18 Aug 2023

Heat safety is a team effort

Summertime in the Natural State conjures up images of boating, swimming, grilling out with friends and family and holiday gatherings. However, summertime also means periods of extreme heat conditions. Over the last several weeks, heat indices of more than 105 degrees have caused a record number of Arkansans to suffer from heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

2 Aug 2023

The Perfect Throw

We often think about sports icons when we think of the “the perfect throw.” We think of a quarterback in the Super Bowl that threads the needle for the final touchdown to win the game, or the pitcher that slings the final strike to close out a perfect game. Undoubtedly, these are incredible moments. These moments take years of practice and sweat equity from the athletes before they’re in a position to make “the perfect throw.” However, there are moments in life where the perfect throw doesn’t happen on the field. It happens in the split seconds between life and death. This is that story… It was a smoldering hot 4th of July day at Greers Ferry Lake in central Arkansas. Every recreation area around the lake was packed with visitors looking for a place to cool off.