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Stationary BNSF train derailed by bridge washout in Arkansas (updated) – Trains

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April 6, 2025

Stationary BNSF train derailed by bridge washout in Arkansas (updated) – Trains

Railroad also has a train derailed by winds elsewhere in state

#BREAKING NEWS: Heavy floodwaters wash out railroad bridge in Mammoth Spring, Ark.
DETAILS: https://t.co/GgGQgCbem5 pic.twitter.com/ngckFQeuxR
— KY3 News (@kytv) April 5, 2025

MAMMOTH SPRING STATE PARK, Ark. — A stationary BNSF train was derailed early today (April 5, 2025) when floodwaters washed out a bridge underneath part of the train, KYTV/KSPR-TV reports.

Elsewhere in the state, 15 to 20 cars of an intermodal train were blown over by high winds, KAIT-TV reports.

The washout occurred in northern Arkansas, near the Missouri state line. KYTV/KSPR report the train was stopped because of weather warnings when the bridge across the Spring River washed out, derailing several coal hoppers. No injuries were reported. The railroad is working with Mammoth Spring State Park to clear the derailment and repair the bridge.

The incident occurred about 1:30 a.m., according to a BNSF advisory to customers. The railroad does not yet have an estimate when service will be restored.

The derailment site is on BNSF’s Thayer South Subdivision, about 2.3 miles south of Thayer, Mo.

The second incident was also on the Thayer South Sub, about 120 miles southeast of the first incident and 25 miles northwest of Memphis, Tenn. Poinsett County Chief Deputy Ryan Price told KAIT that the empty cars involved were blown into a farmer’s field east of Interstate 555, which parallels the rail line. No injuries were reported. Trains News Wire has asked BNSF for additional details.

— Updated at 7:35 p.m. CT with second derailment.

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Questions for Hester on prison, kowtowing to Sarah | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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9 hours ago

January 8, 2026

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Questions for Hester on prison, kowtowing to Sarah | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

John Brummett

jbrummett@arkansasonline.com

John Brummett’s career in news began when he was in high school, as a part-time reporter for the Arkansas Democrat. He moved to the Arkansas Gazette in 1977.

He wrote a political column for the Gazette from 1986 to 1990. He was an editor for the Arkansas Times from 1990 to 1992.

In 1994, his book, “High Wire: From the Back Roads to the Beltway, the Education of Bill Clinton,” was published by Hyperion of New York City. He became a columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in 1994. In 2000, he signed a deal with Donrey Media Group, now known as Stephens Media, and wrote for them for 11 years.

He rejoined Democrat-Gazette as a columnist on Oct. 24, 2011.

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Ole Miss basketball vs Arkansas live updates, score, start time, TV channel

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21 hours ago

January 7, 2026

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Ole Miss basketball vs Arkansas live updates, score, start time, TV channel

Ole Miss basketball continues conference play with its SEC home-opener against No. 15 Arkansas and coach John Calipari.

The Rebels (8-6, 0-1 SEC) will host the Razorbacks (11-3, 1-0) at Sandy and John Black Pavilion on Jan. 7 (8 p.m. CT, SEC Network). This will be the second time this season Ole Miss faces a ranked team.

Ole Miss coach Chris Beard’s squad will be challenged with shutting down the Razorbacks, who have the best 3-point percentage in the SEC at 39.1%.

Ole Miss basketball vs. Arkansas live score updates

When does Ole Miss basketball vs. Arkansas start?

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 7
Time: 8 p.m. CT
Where: Sandy and John Black Pavilion, Oxford

What TV channel is Ole Miss vs. Arkansas on today?

TV: SEC Network
Streaming: SEC Network
How to watch online: FUBO (Free trial)

Ole Miss vs. Arkansas prediction

Arkansas 88, Ole Miss 71: Arkansas is a talented team with a balanced offense that should have few problems overcoming Ole Miss, despite the Rebels being second in the SEC in scoring defense.

Ole Miss basketball 2025-26 schedule

Next five games

Jan. 10: Missouri (5 p.m. CT, SEC Network)
Jan. 14: at Georgia (6 p.m. CT, ESPN2/ESPNU)
Jan. 17: at Mississippi State (7:30 p.m. CT, SEC Network)
Jan. 20: Auburn (8 p.m. CT, ESPN/ESPNU)
Jan. 24: at Kentucky (11 a.m. CT, ESPN)

Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at treid@usatodayco.com and follow her on X @tiareid65.

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Law enforcement searching for missing Arkansas man in Franklin County

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1 day ago

January 7, 2026

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Law enforcement searching for missing Arkansas man in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – Law enforcement officials are searching for a missing Arkansas man on the east side of Franklin County, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Daniel Harold Wenger, 26, was with his friends in Bay County, and they reported him missing on Sunday to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. He was added to the missing persons database on Monday, according to FCSO.

Wenger’s truck was found abandoned on Tuesday in Franklin County at Leonard’s Landing, and authorities also located his discarded jacket.

Law enforcement is searching the wooded areas near his car across from Leonard’s Landing and Bay North.

Those with information about Wnger’s whereabouts are encouraged to call FCSO at 850-670-8500.

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