Waldron NewsLocal news for Waldron, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Blast at Ark. meat plant causes gas leak- March 23, 2008 "Everybody's good. There's been no injuries" An explosion at a meat packing plant on Sunday caused an ammonia gas leak that forced 180 people from their homes, but none of those working at the plant was injured, emergency responders said. via Athens Banner-Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/waldron-ar/2008/03/blast-at-ark-meat-plant-causes-gas-leak?fromr... Rain Causing Road & School Closures- March 20, 2008 Flooding is widespread throughout Arkansas, as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rains to the state, washing out roads and leading to some evacuations. via KTHV-TV Little Rockhttp://www.topix.net/city/waldron-ar/2008/03/rain-causing-road-school-closures?fromrss=1 Waldron Airport wins award- March 18, 2008 A small local airport has been named the 2007 airport of the year. The Waldron Municipal Airport in Scott County was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration honor for Arkansas. via KFSM-TV Fort Smithhttp://www.topix.net/city/waldron-ar/2008/03/waldron-airport-wins-award?fromrss=1 Chief Justice Hannah Files For Re-Election- March 10, 2008 Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Jim Hannah filed Thursday to run for a second term as head of the state's highest court. via KTHV-TV Little Rockhttp://www.topix.net/city/waldron-ar/2008/03/chief-justice-hannah-files-for-re-election?fr... Power Outages Affect Waldron, Mena Friday Morning- March 8, 2008 Over 10,000 residents of western Arkansas were without electricity Friday morning due to ice on power lines from Thursday night's winter storm. via KHOG-TV Fort Smithhttp://www.topix.net/city/waldron-ar/2008/03/power-outages-affect-waldron-mena-friday-morn... |