1. This is the first forecast of the spring with a high temperature breaking 50 degrees. Sunny skies and a high of 51, with more clouds and an overnight low of 35. Sunrise is 6:36 a.m., sunset is 7:11 p.m.
2. Construction at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital will cause a few minor access issues. The green elevator and parking garage stairwell will be closed from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and the covered walkway from the garage to the Emergency Department will be closed.
3. Several art galleries in town have taken advantage of the announcements page and events calendar. Studio 33 let us know about their “Friends” display of watercolors from artists Angie Falstrom and Jodi Muench; if you’re interested in checking this out, it’s only up through tomorrow.
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4. You can add your own announcements and events on the site as well. Check out this article to learn more.
5. Sam Walton, founder of the Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club franchises, was born on this day in 1918. He died in 1992 at the age of 74.
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