Virus that causes Brain Swelling in Humans Detected in Florida

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — There is a new warning in Florida about the Eastern equine encephalitis virus(EEEV), a mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling in humans. The Florida Health Department reported an uptick in mosquito-borne disease activity in Orange County, thus increasing the risk of... Read More.

23-year-old drowns at Greers Ferry Lake

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. (KATV) -A 23-year-old man drowned in Greers Ferry Lake on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. Cleburne County deputies along with other agencies were called to Dam Site Park near Heber Springs for a possible drowning. When they arrived, rescue crews learned 23-year-old... Read More.
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Arkansas teen drowns at Louisiana water park

An Arkansas teenager has died after visiting a Shreveport water park Thursday afternoon. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has identified the apparent drowning victim as Kendall Williams, 13, of El Dorado. The boy died after arriving at the hospital. He had been found face-down in a swimming... Read More.

5 Threats to Heart Health You May Not Be Aware Of

Many people can recite the major risk factors for heart disease, the stuff of posters, public service ads and dire warnings: smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, lack of exercise. But what about air pollution, loneliness, lack of green space, lack of sleep... Read More.
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Truck hits pedestrians, killing one

A pedestrian was killed and two others were injured Saturday night on Arkansas 8 in Johnsville near the Ashley and Bradley County line, according to a preliminary Arkansas State Police accident report. Jennifer Denise Davidson, 40, of Fountain Hill, was killed in the accident. Jarvis... Read More.

Aramark Hiring Event at UAM

  Tuesday July 16th from 2:00 PM -7:00 PM at UAM's Student Success Center, Please apply on line to be considered: http://bit.ly/UnivArkMonticello
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Fireworks Over Lake Chicot

The annual Independence Day celebration, featuring fireworks over Lake Chicot and live music, will be held this year on Saturday, July 6, according to the Lake Village Chamber of Commerce. Slik Nickel will perform at the Lakefront park at the amphitheater from 5 p.m. until... Read More.
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Stuttgart women dies after car and train collide Saturday

Authorities in Stuttgart are investigating a deadly train and car collision. The police chief confirms one person is dead. The accident happened at the 10th Street railroad crossing. 55-year-old Joyce Yvonne Racy died on the scene as a result of the deadly train and car collision Saturday. The 67-year-old... Read More.

County Judge Joined Good Morning Deltaplex Thursday Morning

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Greg Horne and Wil Jenkins on The Voice of the Delta, Oldies 10-1.3 Thursday morning in studio.  Judge Robinson discussed a wide range of topics concerning Jefferson county, including budgeting, flood relief, and the casino.    He also opened... Read More.