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BLACK ROCK, AR (KAIT) – Drivers have likely noticed a lot of construction recently beside the Black River bridge at Black Rock. Walter McMillan, the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department's district
Some local drivers have feared that a bridge collapse like the one in Washington State this week could happen closer to home. People have been particularly fearful of the aging Black River Bridge that connects Black Rock and Portia on U.S. 63 in Lawrence County.
Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.
Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.
PARAGOULD, AR
(KAIT) – The Paragould Police Department has announced another phone scam being
reported by residents involving there "relatives".
According to a department news release, the caller identifies themselves as a grandson or
granddaughter in trouble with the law in a foreign country. The caller then
asks the victim to send money to post "bail". Other calls asking for money may
mention hotel bills needing to be paid or claims by foreign consulates about a
family member in trouble.
Police note these scams
are unique because the caller knows the names of the victim's family such as
uncles, aunts and other family members to sound more believable.
Do not send money to the caller. Police suggest
hanging up the phone and contacting the family member directly to check their whereabouts.
Call local law
enforcement if you have concerns about calls such as these.
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