The 87th Annual Terrapin Derby

The 87th Annual Terrapin Derby was held along Main Street in Lepanto, Arkansas on Saturday October 7th, 2017. The Terrapin Derby features fair food, music and entertainment but the festival’s main draws is the turtle race. The race features turtles racing down a 60-foot racetrack, all vying for the finish line while being cheered on by the locals. The Lepanto Terrapin Derby is a festival that has been held in Lepanto (Poinsett County) every year since 1930.

Thank you Magnum! Magnum Photography Awards 2017

Thank you Magnum! - Magnum Photography Awards 2017- Karen Pulfer Focht, finalist, where Karen was in an elite group of photographers from around the world, "recognized in a cross-section of the most accomplished image-makers working today; this chosen group represents some of the most talented practitioners in contemporary photography."

"Our jury—consisting of Magnum photographers, world-renowned curators, and experts from organizations like National Geographic and Aperture" ~Magnum Photos-

The winning work will be shown at The Photographers’ Gallery in London later this year.

Baby Hippo Born At The Memphis Zoo

“Binti,” a Nile hippopotamus, gave birth to a healthy, 76-pound baby girl on March 23, 2017 at the Memphis Zoo.“This is one of our most significant births in a long, long time,” said Matt Thompson, Director of Animal Programs. “It’s also incredibly special – as Binti and her baby are carrying on our legacy of hippos in their brand-new home, Zambezi River Hippo Camp.” Memphis, was once called the “Hippo Capital of the World.” Another hippo on exhibit, “Splish” was born on Christmas Day 1988, along with her twin, “Splash.” The zoo would like help naming their new baby.

Because we just can't get enough of baby Winnie!

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