🌱 How a massive new solar field near Stuttgart could cut power costs

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In today's newsletter:

• How a massive new solar field near Stuttgart could cut power costs

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 63, low: 34.
• Saturday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 52 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tate Inc. opens 420,000-square-foot facility in Pocahontas (arkansasonline.com) — A major new solar field is nearing completion just outside Stuttgart, where Seal Solar is building one of Arkansas’ largest nonutility arrays to power Baptist Health facilities. The 49-acre project will host over 22,000 panels and generate 13.5 megawatts, aiming to cut energy costs and support cleaner power. The article also notes a separate factory expansion in Pocahontas and a rise in the Arkansas Index.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Watson Chapel Wildcats vs Pulaski Academy Bruins
  Watson Chapel High School , 4000 S Camden Rd , Pine Bluff
  5:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Basketball @ Marvell
  Marvell Academy , 645 State Hwy 243 , Marvell
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Holiday Charcuterie Board-Making Class
  Pine Bluff Public Library , 600 S Main St , Pine Bluff
  12:00 pm
• MIRACLE ON MAIN: A HOLIDAY SPECIAL
  Arts & Science Center-Se Arkansas , 701 S Main St , Pine Bluff
  7:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Watson Chapel Wildcats vs Comets
  Watson Chapel High School , 4000 S Camden Rd , Pine Bluff
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Farm Equipment Estate Auction
  809 Gander Street Rd , DeWitt
  3:00 pm
• Scott Charter School vs Dermott Rams
  Scott Charter School , 15306 Alexander Rd , Scott
  4:30 pm
• Hot Springs vs Watson Chapel
  Watson Chapel High School , 4000 S Camden Rd , Pine Bluff
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Virgin Islands Lady Buccaneers vs. Arkansas-pine Bluff Golden Lions
  H.O. Clemmons Arena , 1542-1598 L A Prexy Davis Dr , Pine Bluff
  12:00 pm
• The Virgin Islands @ Ark.-Pine Bluff
  H.O. Clemmons Arena , 1542-1598 L A Prexy Davis Dr , Pine Bluff
  12:00 pm
• Virgin Islands Lady Buccaneers at Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions Women's Basketball
  H.O. Clemmons Arena , 1542-1598 L A Prexy Davis Dr , Pine Bluff
  12:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Pine Bluff, AR
  The Space , 3117 S Olive St , Pine Bluff
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Stuttgart. Apply here.
• University of Arkansas System posted a job opening for Associate Degree Nursing Faculty in Stuttgart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stuttgart here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pine Bluff

• Police investigate Pine Bluff shooting after attempted car break-in on West 24th Avenue (katv.com)
• Pine Bluff native Smith stepping down as D.C. police chief (pbcommercial.com)
• Pine Bluff Man Charged With Threatening Store Clerk During Dispute (deltaplexnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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