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Sheriff: Drowning reported at Natural Dam in Crawford County
NATURAL DAM, Ark. — According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), a 12-year-old drowned earlier this month after suffering a seizure while swimming at Natural Dam. The incident happened on May 19 at Natural Dam in Crawford County at around 5:39 p.m., according to the report. CCSO states...
One dead, two injured after I-49 crash near the Bobby Hopper Tunnel prompts air evac
WINSLOW, Arkansas — New information has been released about a crash on I-49 on June 7 that stalled northbound traffic and prompted the response of a medical helicopter near the Bobby Hopper Tunnel around 4:30 p.m. A crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says that...
FCRA chief rejects media attendance at dissolution meetings
An agreement by local governments allowing the media to attend a June 10 meeting about the dissolution of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) has been nixed by FCRA Executive Director Daniel Mann. The FCRA was formed in 1997 as a public trust to oversee redevelopment of 6,000 acres of...
Fire officials offer grilling safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend
BARLING, Ark. — The Barling Fire Department has an important reminder for the public ahead of Memorial Day weekend. One of the most popular activities during this holiday is grilling out with family and friends. Fire officials remind those who plan to grill this weekend to "never have your...
Water main leak prompts boil order for parts of Alma
ALMA, Ark. — A boil order has been issued for parts of Alma due to a water main leak. A release from the Highway 71 Water District says that there is a water main line leak on East Newberry Road prompting the order, which was issued at 3:50 p.m. on June 5.
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