Swimming deaths began to increase in the Natural State as the pandemic began to wind down and more people began to head for water.
Rick Walker has this story.
By Ray King
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced that recreational swimming pools, splash pads, water parks and swimming beaches will be allowed to reopen May 22, a day before the Memorial Day Holiday weekend begins.
At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, the governor said... Read More.
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A 10-year-old Arkansas boy drowned after he went missing while swimming with his family in coastal Texas, authorities said.
Micah Batson of Little Rock went missing shortly before noon Saturday while swimming with his family in the waters off Crystal Beach,... Read More.
Swimming Finishes at USA Winter Nationals
GREENSBORO, N.C.- The Razorbacks concluded competition at the USA Winter Nationals Saturday night, with four swimmers advancing to the finals and Kiera Michailoff-Russell earning a podium finish.
Of the five events, the Hogs were represented in four by nine swimmers.... Read More.