UCA The Echo

The University of Central Arkansas' student-produced news source since 1909. Breaking news, live updates and the latest stories.

[Pulaski County, AR @PulaskiAR]

The following shelters are open for anyone affected by the storms.

#arwx

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Correction: Keihl Avenue

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Tornado damage in Sherwood, Arkansas along Khiel Avenue.
@AP reports, “widespread damage was reported to homes, businesses and vehicles” in Little Rock.
LR mayor @FrankScottJr reports 24 injuries.
@AP reports at least one dead.
Photos: Mia Waddell

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More tornado damage in Little Rock and West Little Rock.
Video: Waverly Porter
Photo: Montana Tollett

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Tornado damage in West Little Rock, Arkansas near Napa Valley and Rodney Parham.
@AP reports, @uamshealth “was operating at a mass casualty level and preparing for up to 20 patients, spokesperson Leslie Taylor said.”
Photos: @sydneygspeaks

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Tornado damage in West Little Rock, Arkansas near Napa Valley and Rodney Parham.
@AP reports, @uamshealth “was operating at a mass casualty level and preparing for up to 20 patients, spokesperson Leslie Taylor said.”
Photos: @sydneygspeaks

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Tornado damage in Sherwood, Arkansas along Khiel Avenue.
@AP reports, “widespread damage was reported to homes, businesses and vehicles” in Little Rock.
LR mayor @FrankScottJr reports 24 injuries.
@AP reports at least one dead.
Photos: Mia Waddell

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Correction: @FrankScottJr reports 24 hospitalizations.

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Madison Ogle talks about her breaking news coverage of a fire on the UCA campus earlier this year at our fall conference. It’s been a few years since we’ve been in a college newsroom so thank you @UCAEcho staffers for sharing photos and stories with us.

[Dylan McLemore @voiceofD]

"It's who brought the story to light that has the community talking."

Thank you @LauraMonteverdi & @eppersports for spotlighting the hard work of our student journalists.
@UCAEcho, @TinManBennett, @EmileeHagewood https://t.co/C2Z0TWJ6ML

[University of Central Arkansas @ucabears]

A pep rally and scrimmage at Estes = the best way to wrap up Welcome Week. 🙌

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Friends and family mourn loss of football player, Garrett Thomas.
Story by: Sydney Ambrus
https://t.co/wdkjvkwybo

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Community dance brings students together!
Story by: Brayden Bailey
https://t.co/XxnkPmM95P

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Award-winning American filmmaker and journalist, Brent Renaud was killed on Sunday, March 13, while filming Ukrainians trying to flee Russian forces in Irpin, a suburb of the capital Kyiv.
Story by: Edmund Burke
https://t.co/Wbm6LpBQMk

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WooHoo! Bears donate 228 LBS of food!!
Story by: Maci England
https://t.co/OFZMxj4prS

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New Member King, a Greek pageant hosted by Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, was held in Ida Waldran Auditorium on Tuesday, March 8. 
Story by: Olivia Snelson
Photos by: @delaneyvanwilpe
https://t.co/ox0pO66ao9

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Students and faculty gained insight on Native American Caddo culture from UCA’s artist-in-residence Chase Kahwinhut Earles during a presentation Tuesday afternoon, March 8, in McCastlain’s art lecture hall.
Story by: Amber Austen
Photo by: @Ogleey
https://t.co/QIZ9wZdN3r

[UCA School of Communication @UCAComm]

💜Save the date💌
We cordially invite you to the School of Communication Awards Ceremony. The ceremony takes place April 14th at the UCA Harding Centennial Fountain Plaza at 5 p.m.

If rain occurs the ceremony will move inside Thompson Hall's Lobby.

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UCA achieved its second-highest donation total with $758,130.49 on its eighth Day of Giving event on March 10th, 2022.
By: @miawhattheheck
https://t.co/1LHzgVpprl

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Jewel Moore, former UCA biology professor and eponym of the Jewel E. Moore Nature Reserve, died on Feb. 25 at 103 years old.
Written by: Maci England
https://t.co/AGzYrDGBTj

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America's productivity obsession is toxic https://t.co/vCXQRJalrW via @ucaecho

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UCA mourns the loss of a Bear, Joseph Whittington. In this hard time, the Counseling Center is available to all who may seek it.
https://t.co/6mV3EdlIOT