CONWAY — It looks like we might be getting a shower come Sunday night and Monday after this long dry spell. We’ve only had a trace of precipitation so far this month, so things are petty dry.
MUD PARADE REGISTRATION: Starting out this week’s column, I wanted to remind one and all that the deadline for entering this year’s 42nd Tournament of Mud Parade set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, is fast approaching, according to Mud Bowl parade chair Molly Mullins-Greenwood. The deadline is Sept. 1. To register for the parade, email Molly at mollymullinsgreenwood@gmail.com.
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