Downpours drench region, close roads
Rides at State Fair shut down; more rain moving into state by Thursday
Posted: October 14, 2009 at 5:14 a.m.
Steady, drenching rain across much of Arkansas on Tuesday flooded dozens of roads, inundated already soaked crops, shuttered Arkansas State Fair rides and likely caused a building collapse in Monticello.
This story is only available from the archives. Click here to contact the online desk.
Front Section, Pages 1 on 10/14/2009
(Advertisement)
« Previous Story
Coal-plant gear keeps air clean but fouls wat...
For years, residents here complained about the yellow smoke pouring from the tall chimneys of the nearby coalfired power plant, which left a film on their cars and pebbles ... Read »
Next Story »
The nation in brief
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I think this bill is far superior to the ones passed by the Senate [health] committee and the three House committees, but it needs substantial additional ... Read »
Comments
To report abuse or misuse of this area please hit the "Suggest Removal" link in the comment to alert our online managers. Please read our comment policy.
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Registration is required to make comments. Click here to LOGIN.
You can register for FREE to post comments and receive alerts.