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Big Piney Creek Bridge on Arkansas 123 closes starting Aug. 31 for rehabilitation; not expected to reopen until Dec. 3
2+ week, 4+ day ago (306+ words) JOHNSON COUNTY -- The historic Big Piney Creek Bridge on Arkansas 123 in Johnson County is scheduled to close around the clock from 7 a.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Dec. 3, according to a news release from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Weather permitting, the closure will…...
Fort Smith residents notified of night flying operations by 85th Fighter Group
2+ week, 6+ day ago (179+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Fort Smith residents notified of night flying operations by 85th Fighter Group FORT SMITH -- The city of Fort Smith is notifying residents that fighter jets may be seen or heard in the area at night through Sept. 4. The…...
Quick Pick: Bounce It! Players wanted for Pickleball Tourney at The Hangout in Fort Smith
3+ week, 1+ day ago (33+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Quick Pick: Bounce It! Players wanted for Pickleball Tourney at The Hangout in Fort Smith...
Single-lane closure set for Arkansas 59 bridge over Trimble Lock and Dam | River Valley Democrat-Gazette
3+ week, 4+ day ago (147+ words) Single-lane closure set for Arkansas 59 bridge over Trimble Lock and Dam rivervalleydemocratgazette.com Single-lane closure set for Arkansas 59 bridge over Trimble Lock and Dam VAN BUREN -- One lane of the Arkansas 59 bridge across Trimble Lock and Dam will be closed…...