LITTLE ROCK – President Trump today granted Governor Asa Hutchinson’s request for a major disaster declaration for the state of Arkansas as a result of damages due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding during the period of April 26 to May 19, 2017. The declaration will allow residents and governmental [read more…]
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday evening, members of the Arkansas congressional delegation sent a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, requesting immediate assistance in providing relief to Arkansas farmers affected by recent flooding in the state. They also requested flexibility in the enforcement of “ability to replant” USDA [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – A local church is taking a mission in its own community and hopes to help families rebuild who lost during the flood. The Skaggs Church of Christ (East Pocahontas) is is issuing box-springs and mattress vouchers to affected families of the 2017 Flood. These vouchers can be [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas residents in Pocahontas, Walnut Ridge, and Jonesboro who have suffered damages as a result of heavy rains and recent flooding are encouraged to take advantage of free legal assistance from Legal Aid of Arkansas to get back on their feet after the storms. “Disasters such as heavy [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – A local business known for helping people get back on their feet wants to help Lawrence and Randolph counties do the same. For the month of May, ‘Back In Action’ is taking any kind of donation for flood victims of Lawrence and Randolph counties. Any donation can [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – A Craighead County business will set up a mobile command-type operation in Randolph County as flood recovery efforts begin and plans to offer low-cost restoration services to those affected by the disaster. Strong Arm Services will offer equipment rental for those who plan to do the cleanup and [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – The often-mentioned Robil Addition in east Pocahontas has become accessible again, the mayor told NEA Report on Friday afternoon. Pocahontas Mayor Kary Story said he wanted to get word out as quickly as possible: water expected to be pumped out of the Robil Addition by close of [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – Those due in circuit court on Monday, May 8, in Randolph County will want to be aware of this announcement. Third Judicial District Prosecutor Henry Boyce announced Friday that notice was given by Circuit Judge Harold S. Erwin that circuit court in Randolph County scheduled for Monday, [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The media was made aware of circuit court scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, being postponed due to flooding. In a release dated May 4, notice is given that Circuit Judge Harold S. erwin decided to postpone circuit court in Lawrence County over flooding. The court date [read more…]
HOXIE, Ark. – U.S. 63 will be partially reopened between Hoxie and Portia on Friday morning, the AHTD has reported. Lawrence County crews were opening the inside lanes, one in each direction, around 9 a.m. Friday morning on U.S. 63 between Hoxie and Portia, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department tweeted. [read more…]
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