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Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County introduces Arkansas River Rice

Thursday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

A new industry is located in Pine Bluff and potentially will bring a number of jobs with it. On Thursday, Allison Thompson, President, and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and talked about... Read More.

Highway 79 closed at Arkansas River bridge

Sunday, January 2 by Staff

Law enforcement sources have informed Deltaplex News that Highway 79 is closed in Jefferson County at the Free River Bridge due to inclement weather. The closure took place Sunday evening. No other information has been shared at this time, but is has been noted that the... Read More.

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Coast Guard says river traffic on Mississippi River has resumed

Friday, May 14 by Ray King

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday that river traffic has reopened on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, three days after it was closed when a crack was discovered in the Interstate 40 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas. More than... Read More.

Buffalo National River to reopen for day use May 15

Wednesday, May 6 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Buffalo National River is reopening for some uses next week after the national park was closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The National Park Service on Tuesday announced that the park will begin to reopen May 15 for recreational... Read More.

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Officials discuss 2019 Arkansas River flooding, preparedness

Monday, March 9 by Greg

VAN BUREN, Ark. (AP) — State, local, federal officials gathered in western Arkansas last week to discuss the response to historic flooding along the Arkansas River in Arkansas and Oklahoma and ways to reduce damage in the future. Following the closed-door meeting Tuesday, U.S. Army... Read More.

Wild River Country faces foreclosure over unpaid loans

Friday, January 17 by Greg

According to KATV.com, Arkansas' largest water park is being sued over $1.5 million in unpaid loans and faces foreclosure. A lawsuit filed Jan. 6 in Pulaski County Circuit Court that says the owner of Wild River Country, Toronto-based Aquapark Holdings, LLC, owes $1.47 million on... Read More.

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Panel OKs funding for levee repair along Arkansas River

Friday, January 17 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A state commission has approved nearly $9 million in funding to repair levees that were damaged by record flooding last year. The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved the $8.8 million in grant funding Thursday for 14 groups overseeing levees along... Read More.

Woman Survives Jump From I-430 Bridge Into Arkansas River

Wednesday, September 25 by Staff

Little Rock Police Officers were called to the I-430 bridge of the Arkansas River on Monday about a suicide attempt around 12:40 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 60-year-old woman swimming from under the bridge towards the shore. When officers attempted... Read More.

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25 Year-old Man Drowns In Saline River Sunday

Monday, August 26 by Greg

Press Release- The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office- On Sunday, August 25, 2019, at approximately 1:15 p.m. the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department received a report of a possible drowning at Vience Bluff in Cleveland County. Deputies responded to the location and determined that an Hispanic... Read More.

Oklahoma man dies at Buffalo River campground after falling from truck

Tuesday, July 30 by Greg

An Oklahoma man died after falling from a pickup truck at a Buffalo River campground on Saturday. According to the National Park Service, 54-year-old Troy Roderick of Cushing, Oklahoma had been at the swimming area near the Ozark Campground. Just after 5 p.m., while going... Read More.

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River Rises Again, May Flood Certain Roads

Wednesday, June 26 by Staff

Areas of Jefferson County along the Arkansas River are expected to go back into minor flood stage by Friday with a projected crest of 42.5 feet. This is due to recent heavy rains that fell in western Arkansas. Flood stage at Pine Bluff is... Read More.

High Arkansas River Waters Brings Concern To Pine Bluff

Monday, June 3 by Staff

As many as 550 homes in Jefferson County could be affected by floodwaters. Many residences in the Island Harbor and Riverside Drive areas are already inundated. The Arkansas River at Pine Bluff stands at around 49.7 feet, and is on its way to a 51-foot... Read More.

Stories tagged with: river

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County introduces Arkansas River Rice

Highway 79 closed at Arkansas River bridge

Coast Guard says river traffic on Mississippi River has resumed

Buffalo National River to reopen for day use May 15

Officials discuss 2019 Arkansas River flooding, preparedness

Wild River Country faces foreclosure over unpaid loans

Panel OKs funding for levee repair along Arkansas River

Woman Survives Jump From I-430 Bridge Into Arkansas River

25 Year-old Man Drowns In Saline River Sunday

Oklahoma man dies at Buffalo River campground after falling from truck

River Rises Again, May Flood Certain Roads

High Arkansas River Waters Brings Concern To Pine Bluff

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