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Hot Springs student to compete for $50K scholarship, geography title

Hot Springs student to compete for $50K scholarship, geography title

For first and only time, tickets to 25th annual Bee are available to public;
Final round to air on National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD on May 23, at 7 p.m.

WASHINGTON (May 2, 2013)—Fifty-four of the nation’s brightest young geography geniuses will gather in Washington, D.C., from May 20 to 22 to take part in the 25th annual National Geographic Bee. The fourth- through eighth-graders, ranging in age from 10 to 14, will be competing for the 2013 Bee crown and three college scholarships worth $50,000. Google is the sponsor of this year’s contest.

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Lake Catherine day camp June 4-6

Lake Catherine day camp June 4-6

Lake Catherine State Park is hosting an adventure day camp for ages 7 – 11.

If you would like to get your child outside this summer, let us introduce your child to a new level of outdoor fun and adventure. During our three day camp we will explore Lake Catherine State Park with hikes, adventures, close up nature studies, hands-on activities, and crafts. Space is limited and reservations are required. The camp is aimed at children 7-11 years of age but let us know if you think our camp would be right for your child. Last day to register is May 15

For more information, please contact Lake Catherine State Park at (501)844-4176 or by email at keith.w.bell@arkansas.gov

Today's Box Office: Gatsby!

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- THV 11 Film Critic Jonathan Nettles on Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby.

In my younger days, I was required to read a novel.

"It's the great American novel," said my 11th-grade English teacher.

I recall that at the time, I gave it my best effort. I think The Great Gatsby may have been one of the few assigning reading materials that I actually read all the way through.

If I saw a youngster of high school age in line to buy a ticket to 2013's visually stunning Baz Luhmann directed The Great Gatsby, I'd encourage him to save $10, go to the library and get the true version for free.

Star Trek Into Darkness Facebook Live Event

 

From Paramount Pictures -

WHO:  Featuring: JJ Abrams: Writer/Director/Producer (Star Trek Into Darkness, Super 8, Lost)

The Host:  Andy Samberg: Actor/Comedian/Writer (Saturday Night Live,Celeste and Jesse Forever, The Lonely Island)

Fishin' with Liz: Keeping an eye on walleye

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KTHV) -- Walleye are a popular type of perch that are native to Arkansas, and Arkansas Game and Fish is making sure they maintain a healthy population.

They're somewhat mysterious, sensitive to light and spend most of their life in deep water, only coming up from the shadows at night to feed or spawn.

Decades ago when many of Arkansas' lakes and reservoirs were created, much of their habitat was destroyed. But a program by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is helping maintain a healthy population.

Hatchery Biologist Dennis Fendley uses electricity to stun the fish. It doesn't hurt them, and anything can float up, but he's specifically looking for pregnant walleye.

Outdoor Report: Protecting injured, abandoned baby birds

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- THV 11's Mark Edwards talks with wildlife rehabilitator Rodney Paul
about what to do if you come across an injured or abandoned baby bird.

Along with wife, Paul owns and operates Raptor Rehap of Central Arkansas in El Paso. He says people have the instinct to want to help somehow if they come across an injured animal. However, Paul says that's not in the best interest of the bird at all.

In the nine years that Paul and his wife have owned Raptor Rehab, they've successfully released more than 500 birds of prey back into the wild. Many were injured and some came in as orphaned birds that had been pushed or blown out of nests.

In this week's Outdoor Report, Paul explains why it's so important to leave caring for these birds to the experts.

Also, be sure to check out the photo gallery of Cheyenne the Owl from her visit with THV staffers Tuesday afternoon.

THV Extra: On the hunt for walleye

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KTHV) -- In tonight's "Fishin' with Liz," we're on the hunt for walleye. But forget the rod and reel we're going electrofishing.

Electricity runs down lines in the water and anything in the path floats up. Dennis Fendley, a hatchery Biologist with Arkansas Game and Fish, says it doesn't hurt them it just stuns them.

On this trip, they're specifically looking for pregnant walleye. It's all part of a yearly project that normally takes place mid-March, at the peak of spawning season.

In fact, they're collecting millions of eggs and our very own Liz Massey was there. She even helped a walleye give birth.

Find out why it's important for AGFC to help the fish during spawning season tonight on "THV 11 News" at 10.