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What is the coldest day in South Arkansas history?
EL DORADO – South Arkansas started out Wednesday with a temperature of 12 degrees at 6:00 AM, which has left many people wondering if these brutally cold temperatures are close to setting a record.
The National Weather Service has been keeping records at South Arkansas Regional Airport for well over a century, and they say that we have not quite gotten to the coldest temperatures on record. In the records they have available from 1892 until now, it was Friday January 12th, 1962 when the air temperature at the airfield dipped to ten degrees below zero.
While a Freeze Warning remains in effect for today (Wednesday), temperatures are expected to lift out of the freezing range into the mid-fifties for the remainder of this week, through the end of January.
You can stay with SouthArkansasNow.Com for the latest weather information.
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Alleged El Dorado Fugitive Arrested in Louisiana
MINDEN – A routine traffic stop on Interstate 20 escalated into multiple charges for an Arkansas man, Minden Police Chief Jared McIver reported.
According to the Webster Parish Journal, Santario Rumeal Carson, 32, of El Dorado, is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center on charges including simple possession of marijuana, injuring public records, failure to identify, and being a fugitive from Union County, Arkansas. Carson’s bond is set at $3,000.
The arrest occurred Friday afternoon when Minden Officer Branthony Brown stopped Carson’s vehicle for traveling 93 mph in a 70 mph zone near Exit 44 on I-20. During the stop, Officer Brown reportedly noticed a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.
According to the incident report, Carson initially provided a false name and claimed he did not have identification. After discovering the false identification, Officer Brown obtained permission to search the vehicle.
The search reportedly uncovered 28.67 ounces of marijuana inside the car’s center console. Carson later admitted to providing a false name to avoid arrest due to outstanding warrants in Arkansas.
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South Arkansas based bank to open corporate headquarters in Rogers
ROGERS — Generations Bank, a community-focused financial institution with roots dating back to 1907, is set to open its new corporate headquarters and branch location in the Uptown District of Pinnacle Hills in Rogers. The new facility, called The Collection at Uptown, will also house a storefront for Walker Brothers and office space for Colliers | Arkansas.
“We are excited to unveil our new corporate headquarters and branch location, which is expected to open in the third quarter of 2025,” said Jon Harrell, CEO and Chairman of Generations Bank. “This move reflects our continuing commitment to serving the Northwest Arkansas community and providing our clients with the highest level of service and convenience.”
The new branch will offer cutting-edge technology and a modern design aimed at enhancing the customer experience. Additionally, The Collection at Uptown will provide an upgraded workspace for the bank’s growing corporate team.
Generations Bank, which began as Calhoun County Bank in 1907, has grown significantly over the years, now operating multiple locations across South and Northwest Arkansas as well as Southwest Missouri. The bank continues to emphasize community-focused banking, offering a wide range of financial products and services for individuals and businesses.
This expansion into the Pinnacle Hills area underscores Generations Bank’s dedication to innovation and its role as a trusted financial partner in the region.
Colliers | Arkansas and Walker Brothers join Generations Bank in celebrating the opening of the new location, marking an exciting milestone for all three organizations.
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Arkansas lawmaker proposes term limits for Congress
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas General Assembly has introduced a resolution, HJR 1004, applying to the United States Congress for an Article V Convention of the States. The purpose of this convention would be to propose a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of the U.S. Congress.
The resolution, spearheaded by Representative Jack Ladyman (R-Jonesboro) aims to address what proponents consider a critical issue of political accountability and turnover in Washington, D.C. Specifically, the proposed amendment would limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives or the Senate.
Background
The people of Arkansas have previously amended their state constitution to limit their congressional representatives to three two-year terms in the House and two six-year terms in the Senate. However, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton established that such limitations can only be enacted at the federal level through a constitutional amendment.
Advocates of the resolution point to widespread public support for congressional term limits, as demonstrated through polls and election results nationwide. Arkansas legislators assert that their initiative reflects this sentiment, aiming to restore trust in government and reduce careerism in federal politics.
Key Provisions of HJR 1004
The resolution requests Congress to:
- Call for an Article V Convention limited to proposing term limits for members of Congress.
- Aggregate Arkansas’s application with those from other states on the same subject to meet the two-thirds threshold required to convene such a convention.
- Ensure the application remains active until enough states have joined to trigger the convention.
The Arkansas Secretary of State is tasked with distributing copies of the application to federal and state leaders, including the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and presiding officers of legislative bodies in other states.
Looking Ahead
If two-thirds of U.S. state legislatures support similar resolutions, Congress would be required to convene a convention to consider the proposed amendment. The initiative represents a growing movement among states to use Article V of the Constitution to address perceived shortcomings in federal governance.
The resolution emphasizes that Arkansas’s application will not combine with applications from other states on unrelated issues, focusing solely on term limits for Congress. Legislators hope this effort will build momentum toward meaningful reform.
The resolution highlights Arkansas’s commitment to term limits, continuing the state’s tradition of advocating for political reform at both state and national levels.
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Missing South Arkansas Teen Found
UPDATE – The Arkansas State Police reports the missing teen has been found safe.
FORDYCE – Authorities have issued a Missing/Endangered Child Advisory for a 15-year-old girl last seen in Fordyce, located in Dallas County.
Natalie Alexis Spann, described as a white female standing 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing 110 pounds, was last seen on Monday, Jan. 22, 2025, at approximately 12:05 p.m. at her home on Highway 299 in Fordyce.
Natalie has black hair, brown eyes, and may be wearing a pink or purple hoodie similar to the one shown in a photo released by the Arkansas State Police.
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Natalie. If anyone has information on her whereabouts, they are urged to contact the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 352-2033.
No additional details about her disappearance were immediately available.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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El Dorado Schools set parent teacher conference dates
EL DORADO – Educators within the El Dorado School District will hold their annual parent-teacher conferences on February 11 and February 13, providing an opportunity for parents and guardians to meet with teachers and discuss their children’s progress. The conferences are scheduled to run from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM on both days.
To accommodate the conferences, all schools will have an early dismissal at 2:00 PM on February 11 and 13. Families are encouraged to plan accordingly for the adjusted schedule.
For additional updates, visit your school’s website or contact the administrative office directly.
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