Spend an evening under the stars.

Village Creek State Park in Wynne will hold a Star Party from 7:30 until 8:30 tonight.

The evening will begin with a presentation on astronomy by the park interpreters and the Memphis Astronomical Society.

Afterward, you'll head out to the horse trail parking area to observe the stars through the society's telescopes.

Bring along your telescope and binoculars along with a chair and a bottle of water for an enjoyable night of stargazing.

Admission is free.

For more information, call (870) 238-9406

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for 10 Arkansas projects, including several in Cross County.

According to the USDA, the main focus for all of the projects is to improve water quality and quantity.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, "The funding will help producers implement a system of conservation practices that will control soil erosion, improve soil quality and provide wildlife habitat."