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May 21, 2014

The mayor of Camden (Ouachita County) proclaimed “Lasker Bell Day.” Lasker Bell Sr., founder of the Las Bell Variety Show television and radio program, hosted the show from 1967 to 1985, ushering in a shift in entertainment options in southern Arkansas and the Arkansas-Louisiana-Mississippi region. Bell also made contributions in public affairs in Arkansas, holding civil appointments under Governors Dale Bumpers, David Pryor, and Bill Clinton. In 1974, Bell also became the first Black interviewer for Channel 10 News.

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Arkansas Nuclear One

While Arkansas Nuclear One is the only operational nuclear power plant in the state, it is just one of nine reactor sites operated by Entergy Corporation. The pressurized light water reactor went online near Russellville (Pope County) on May 21, 1974. The most visible aspect of the facility is the 447-foot cooling tower, shown here in the distance. The plant ranks eighty-third in capacity on the list of the nation’s largest power plants.

 

While Arkansas Nuclear One is the only operational nuclear power plant in the state, it is just one of nine reactor sites operated by Entergy Corporation. The pressurized light water reactor went online near Russellville (Pope County) on May 21, 1974. The most visible aspect of the facility is the 447-foot cooling tower, shown here in the distance. The plant ranks eighty-third in capacity on the list of the nation’s largest power plants.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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