SUMMARY: Benton’s second middle school, Mountain View Middle, will open in August 2025. Principal Chris Johnson, who has been gathering feedback from parents, announced the attendance zones: Mountain View will serve students from Caldwell Elementary, while Benton Middle will accommodate those from Howard Perrin , and Angie Grant Elementary schools. Students from Ringgold Elementary will be divided between both middle schools. The school is on track for completion by July, with work underway on interiors, including the gym floor. Students who use the district’s school choice program will stay with their current classmates. More details will be available on thv11.com.

Benton is prepping to open its second middle school and district leaders are making some important decisions, including drawing the attendance zone.

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SUMMARY: After last week’s snowstorm, many in central Arkansas are returning to work and school. Areas remain icy, especially in untreated neighborhoods. A cold front on Tuesday will lower temperatures to the 40s, aiding thawing, while warmer temperatures later in the week may reach the upper 50s or near 60°F, helping further melt the snow. However, an Arctic blast is expected by Saturday, plunging temperatures into the teens by Sunday. While there’s low confidence for additional winter weather, the cold poses risks for freezing pipes, necessitating precautions like insulation and dripping faucets starting Saturday evening.

Arkansas is still thawing out from a recent snowstorm, but the THV11 Weather Impact Team has turned its attention to the next arctic blast. Here’s the latest.

https://www.thv11.com/article/weather/weather-impact/arctic-blast-heading-to-arkansas-what-to-know/91-86858e23-a4e7-48ee-8bd9-71a260b683fc

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SUMMARY: On a snowy Saturday, Trey Reed from Arkansas Game and Fish discussed the impact of the weather on upcoming events, particularly the UMX Big Squirrel Challenge, which has been postponed to February 7-8 due to safety concerns. Despite challenges, duck hunters remain hopeful for improved conditions this season, following recent snowfall in the Midwest. Reed also reminded listeners about the upcoming turkey hunting permit applications, starting January 15, with a $5 fee. Permits will be allocated to enhance hunting quality, with leftovers available for sale after the draw. For details, visit agfc.com.

Trey Reid with Arkansas Game & Fish joins Hayden Balgavy to discuss how the Big Squirrel Challenge in Arkansas has been postponed due to weather in the state.

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