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'We've lost 22 neighbors' | Wynne, AR works to rebuild one year after deadly EF-3 tornado
WYNNE, Ark. — Michelle McGill sees empty lots from her porch that a year ago, where covered with debris from homes destroyed by an EF-3 tornado. "We've lost 22 neighbors. I don't know where half of them are. I don't know if they'll ever come back," she said. Today,...
Wynne named Arkansas capitol for a day, one year after deadly tornado
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders made a stop in Wynne, Arkansas on Thursday, nearly one year after an EF-3 tornado tore through the city. The city of Wynne was named the capital of Arkansas for the day in honor of the efforts to rebuild after tragedy struck in March 2023. “There has […]
Gov. Sanders touts rebuild and recovery in Wynne, Arkansas as tornado anniversary nears
CROSS COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders visited the city of Wynne on Thursday to take a look at the rebuild effort as well as plan the road to recovery still ahead as the anniversary of the 2023 tornado nears. “This was a catastrophic moment for this...
Ex-Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill moved from federal prison to community confinement
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill was transferred from federal prison to community confinement on Tuesday, according to officials with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Hill has spent less than a year in custody at the Federal Correctional Institute in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was...
Wynne Schools' Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Moore Named Northeast Arkansas Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Kenneth Moore, Superintendent of Wynne Public Schools, has been named Northeast Arkansas Superintendent of the Year by the Crowley's Ridge Educational Service Co-op board of directors. This award recognizes Dr. Moore's leadership and dedication to the district's success. As a result, he will represent Northeast Arkansas at the Arkansas Rural Education Association's Superintendent of the Year Awards.
Wynne School District Clarifies Millage Misinformation on Primary Election Ballot for Local Residents
The Wynne School District has released a statement to correct false information circulating on social media about the primary election ballot, specifically the district's millage. Contrary to the rumors, there is no new millage request for the district. The millage mentioned on the ballot is not a new tax, but a disclosure of the current millage rate required by law.
⚠️ Update: Complete Lane Closure on US 64 for Bridge Project in Cross County, AR
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Arkansas. An essential update for travelers in Cross County, AR: The hydrodemolition project that's underway requires the installation of bird netting under the bridge on US 64. This project will result in a full closure of all lanes over a stretch of 0.6 miles. For the safety of the workers, and to facilitate the swift completion of the necessary work, the closure will be effective from sunrise to sunset until the project is completed. Motorists should plan for alternate routes and additional travel time. Residents and commuters are advised to stay informed on the progress of the work and any changes to the closure times.
Wynne School District still on path of recovery from 2023 March tornado
WYNNE, Ark. — It's almost been a year since an EF3 tornado tore through Central Arkansas and forever changed the lives of thousands of people. While a lot of the damage happened right here in Central Arkansas, it's a day the people of Wynne will never forget as well.
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