Arkansas
One dead in Lepanto drowning incident
LEPANTO, Ark. – One person is dead after a reported drowning Thursday evening in Lepanto, located in Poinsett County, according to the Lepanto Fire and Rescue.
The fire department says they were called to a possible drowning in the Rivervale area a little after 6 p.m.
When emergency crews arrived, they began search efforts in the water.
During that time, they say the body of an individual was found.
“We extend our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences to the individual’s family and friends,” the Lepanto Fire Department said.
They also thanked the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office, Marked Tree Fire Department, Lepanto Police Department, Lepanto Dispatch, Pafford EMS, Arkansas Game and Fish, and Poinsett County Coroner’s Office for assisting in the search and recovery efforts.
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Set for Saturday, July 18, Dino Fest is bringing prehistoric fun to Arkansas with interactive experiences, lifelike dinosaurs, and even some real reptiles.
Jurassic J. and Connor Hesington stopped by to share what attendees can expect.
Temperatures will climb to the upper 90s today and heat index values will get close to 105° this afternoon. There are heat advisories today for part of west and southwest Arkansas.
Today will bring a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms late in the day in Central Arkansas.
Friday will also bring a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms with very hot weather.
Rain chances increase and temperatures drop this weekend when a cold front moves through Arkansas.
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