PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) – Hitting the paths is usually a harmful endeavor, however a Northeast Arkansas metropolis is seeking to change that utilizing some superior know-how.
The town of Paragould has put in 10 cameras alongside the 8-Mile Creek path to provide residents an additional sense of safety.
The cameras are movement activated and powered by photo voltaic panels, making them fully self-sustaining.
Gregory Gonser makes use of the observe each day to stroll his canine and to get out and luxuriate in nature, however earlier than the cameras have been put in Gregory had little or no sense of safety
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Gregory was at all times fearful and puzzled what was behind the bushes or across the subsequent nook however that has modified.
“I stroll my canine nearly each day down via right here and simply having the cameras up makes me really feel secure,” mentioned Gonser. “They make sure that I don’t get or my canine doesn’t get damage or something.”
The ten cameras are giving runners the texture that somebody is watching over them however it’s not sufficient. That’s why the town plans so as to add many extra within the coming weeks and months.
Bob Hodge and his spouse are avid walkers and love the path, they consider the cameras are a pleasant addition to the favored spot.
“Nicely it’s sort of reassuring to know that somebody does have a watch on issues in case you may have a medical emergency or for those who had an issue with somebody,” mentioned Hodge.
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Hodge has not seen any mischief and hopes the buff in safety does its job.
“It’d are likely to discourage somebody from immediately making up their thoughts and doing one thing silly,” mentioned Hodge.
Elements of the 8-Mile Creek path continues to be beneath building, however for residents like Hodge and Gonser, will probably be nicely well worth the wait.
“We’ve actually been having fun with it we simply sort of stroll the identical sections again and again right here by our home, however I can see an important profit to the neighborhood when it’s all completed,” mentioned Hodge.
Rain or shine these cameras will roll when activated and be monitored 24/7 by the Paragould Police Division. This is only one addition that the town is implementing to assist preserve its residents secure.
Texas State transfer running back Ismail Mahdi is expected to arrive Monday for an official visit to Arkansas.
He is expected to leave Tuesday
Mahdi, 5-9 and 187 pounds, led the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,169 in 2023.
He rushed for 991 yards and had 195 receiving yards with 6 total touchdowns this season. He was a two-time All-Sun Belt First Team selection.
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On3.com rates him the No. 3 running back and No. 21 overall transfer
Mahdi played at Houston Christian prior to Texas State and rushed for 568 yards and 2 touchdowns in eight games, along with 32 receptions for 333 yards. Mahdi has one year of eligibility remaining.
Total expenses under the Central Arkansas Library System’s general fund are expected to increase by roughly $1.6 million in 2025, a nearly 6% increase compared to the projection for the current year.
The University of Arkansas men’s basketball team scored on 10 of its first 11 possessions and rolled to a 82-57 victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock.
The Razorbacks (9-2) won their fourth consecutive game and put themselves in contention to be ranked again when The Associated Press top 25 poll is updated Monday. Arkansas defeated No. 14 Michigan 89-87 in New York earlier in the week.
Arkansas opened the game on a 22-7 run before the first timeout. Boogie Fland had steals that led to easy layups on consecutive possessions to force a UCA timeout with 14:43 to play in the first half.
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Fland scored seven points and Trevon Brazile six during the opening blitz. Arkansas led by as many as 21 points in the first half and led 46-28 at halftime.
Coach John Calipari said the Razorbacks had a “terrific” practice Friday before leaving Fayetteville. He said the shootaround prior to Saturday’s game was one of the team’s best this season.
“So I felt good coming into the game,” Calipari said.
The Razorbacks also opened the second half well, hitting 4 of 6, including 2 of 2 from three-point range, coming out of halftime to go ahead 58-35 at the under-16 media timeout.
A 6-0 run later in the half put Arkansas ahead 66-38, forcing a UCA timeout with 12:04 remaining.
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The Razorbacks led by 31 points before inserting some backups, allowing the Bears (2-8) to close the gap by the end of the game.
It was an easy win at an arena that has been notoriously difficult for Arkansas to put away mid-major opponents. The Razorbacks improved their all-time record to 15-10 at Simmons Bank Arena and won by their largest margin there since an 88-63 victory over Troy in December 2017.
“They’re really well coached,” UCA Coach John Shulman said. “To get all the talent and to try that hard defensively against little old Central Arkansas — sometime or another, y’all have got to give (Calipari) some credit because that guy can coach and more power to them. They were prepared. They played hard.”
Arkansas shot 60% (33 of 55) from the floor and 45% (9 of 20) from three-point range. The Razorbacks outscored the Bears 44-18 in the paint and 21-0 in fast-break points.
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“I have said if we get 9, 10, 11 threes in a game, we’ll be hard to beat,” Calipari said, “because we’re pretty good defensively.”
UCA shot 33% (18 of 54) overall and 25% (7 of 28) from three. The Bears were 14 of 18 at the free-throw line. Arkansas fouled UCA three-point shooters four times.
Fland scored 16 points and added 9 assists, 5 steals and 5 rebounds in 34 minutes. His assist and steal totals were career highs.
Karter Knox added 14 points in 22 minutes and D.J. Wagner scored 13 in 25 minutes.
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Jonas Aidoo tallied 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks in 24 minutes. Brazile put up 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks in 21 minutes. The Razorbacks had nine blocks.
Elias Cato scored 15 points to lead UCA. The Bears lost their fourth consecutive game, including the past three to in-state foes.
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“They’ve lost some games, but let me just say this: stay the course,” Calipari said of UCA. “They’re playing in a way that’s different, and it’s going to stun some people. You watch.”
The Razorbacks played without leading scorer Adou Thiero, who puts up 18 points per game and has been battling the flu.
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Thiero was limited to 22 minutes and scored 13 points when Arkansas defeated Michigan earlier in the week.
“He didn’t practice for three days,” Calipari said. “I made him go through the shootaround today, but he’s off tomorrow, then we’ve got to start getting him back. For him to play in that Michigan game — listen folks, he had no business playing. For him to get seven straight points, which settled us down, without him we don’t win that game.”
Calipari said Thiero’s fever spiked following the game.
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