Lincoln County judge talks roads

By Ray King Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest said Tuesday that while taking care of county roads is not his only responsibility, it is the one that most of the county’s residents are concerned about. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Earnest said there are... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge talks roads

By Ray King Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest talked about keeping up county roads, particularly since the county has several hundred miles of gravel, and recent rains have made it difficult to get that gravel. Speaking to Deltaplex News, Earnest said Lincoln County has a... Read More.
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Legislation on rural roads safety grant introduced in congres

  WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) introduced the High Risk Rural Roads Safety Grant Program Act of 2021. Westerman and O’Halleran issued the following statements:   “As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Road Safety Caucus, I am proud to be... Read More.
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3 children killed in 2 incidents on Arkansas roads

BENTON, Ark. (AP) — A toddler died Tuesday after apparently being dropped from a moving vehicle on a central Arkansas interstate, Arkansas State Police said. State troopers responded to a call from a driver who said a child had just been dropped from a moving... Read More.

County judge lists roads closed in county

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday provided Deltaplex News.com a list of county roads that are currently closed as a result of the storm Sunday night. Those roads are as follows: Brickey Road, Harmony Church Road, Camp Road, Tas Road, McGarity Road, Stage Coach,... Read More.
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Monday Evening Rain Brings Floods To PB Roads

Monday evening rain brought flooding to parts of Pine Bluff. The city received 3.44 inches of rain yesterday. This is a new record for rainfall in a single day per the National Weather Service.       Due to flooding at the Main Police Department at 200 E.... Read More.

River Rises Again, May Flood Certain Roads

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.
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High Winds and Flooded Roads After Storm Hits Central Arkansas

A storm brought high winds and heavy rains to central Arkansas      earlier this morning, flooding roads and knocking down trees. Semi-trucks were knocked over at the Diesel Academy in southwest Little Rock. Roofs in the area were blown off. The Pulaski County sheriff's office... Read More.