News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
ARDOT closes exit ramps to test new system
SUMMARY: This week, multiple Interstate exit ramps will temporarily close as Arkansas officials test new wrong-way detection systems, part of a $55 million safety initiative aimed at preventing head-on collisions. The project, first reported in January, follows 21 recorded wrong-way incidents statewide. The system alerts drivers who mistakenly enter exit ramps, signaling them to turn around, while also notifying traffic management centers. If a driver continues the wrong way, State Police will intervene. Travelers will be warned via message boards. These overnight rolling closures will affect Interstate 630 East at Exits 6A and 6B through Thursday night.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is testing newly installed wrong-way detection systems at multiple exit ramps this weekโ here’s what to know.
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
Man charged in crash that killed 7th grader in Fort Smith
SUMMARY: In Sebastian County, a man named Craig Asplund has been charged with driving while intoxicated following a random shooting incident that resulted in the death of a 7th-grade student. Authorities state there is no ongoing threat to the public. Asplund is currently out of jail on a $1,500 bond.
The incident happened on Kelley Highway in Fort Smith.
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Arkansas's top news stories | October 12, 2024
SUMMARY: THV 11’s Journey Taylor and meteorologist Nathan Scott provided an update on weekend weather, predicting high temperatures nearing records in Little Rock, with cooler air expected next week. Meanwhile, the Arkansas Razorbacks men‘s basketball team participated in a community service event, providing shoes to children. Additionally, lane closures on I-30 were announced due to construction, while a farewell ceremony for St. Joseph’s Hospital took place. The Arkansas State Fair is ongoing with new attractions and security measures. Lastly, an art exhibit in Little Rock explores themes of slavery and agriculture, and an air show wowed spectators in North Little Rock.
Jurnee Taylor presents Arkansas’s top news stories for October 12, 2024, including how the Arkansas men’s basketball team is getting involved in Hot Springs.
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What to know about alligator hunting in Arkansas | Outdoor Report
SUMMARY: As fall approaches in Arkansas, hunting season kicks off, with highlights from the alligator season showing successโ181 alligators harvested, marking the second-highest on record. A discussion also centers on the endangered leopard darter fish, highlighting conservation efforts after habitat disruption over the years. Additionally, the upcoming firearms deer season, now referred to as alternative firearms season, starts next Saturday. Hunters can use muzzle loaders and certain non-semi-automatic firearms with straight-walled ammunition, such as .4570 and .350 Legend. It’s crucial to check regulations in the Arkansas hunting guide and ensure deer tags are ready.
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