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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Climate
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Swim beaches at multiple lakes closed for high water and debris
Multiple swim beaches at lakes around the area are currently closed due to high water and debris from storms earlier this week. According to the US Army Corps of Engineers, all swim beaches at Norfork Lake and Bull Shoals Lake which are maintained by the engineers are closed. Three beaches at Beaver Lake are also closed, as of Wednesday, May 21. The entire list of swim beaches is listed below: Beaver LakeHickory Creek Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debrisWar Eagle Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debrisHorseshoe Bend DAY USE AREA Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debrisDam Site Lake Campground Swim Beach – OPEN Dam Site Lake DAY USE AREA Swim Beach – OPENIndian Creek Swim Beach – OPEN Lost Bridge North Swim Beach- OPEN Rocky Branch DAY USE AREA Swim Beach- OPEN Prairie Creek Swim Beach- OPEN Horseshoe Bend Campground Swim Beach- OPEN Blue Mountain LakeWaveland Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: E. Coli Norfork LakeBidwell Point Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debrisGamaliel Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debris Panther Bay Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debrisQuarry DAY USE AREA Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debrisRobinson Point Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debris Cranfield Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: Construction Bull Shoals LakeBuck Creek Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debrisHWY 125 Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debrisLakeview Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debris Lead Hill Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debris Oakland Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debris Theodosia Park Swim Beach – CLOSED – Reason: High water/debris You can also visit Missouri's Department of Natural Resources page and Arkansas Department of Health page for more swim beaches that are in the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Conway closes Beaverfork Lake public swim beach for contamination
CONWAY, Ark. – A popular spot for swimmers to cool off in the Conway area has been closed due to contamination. Conway city officials said the Beaverfork Lake Park public swim beach is closed due to elevated levels of E. coli. Officials added that access to boating and fishing remains open. RFK Jr. goes swimming in DC's Rock Creek despite ban over bacteria According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), E. coli levels higher than 126 per 100 ml. sample require daily sampling until levels drop. ADH reported that Canada geese using a swim beach for grazing are a frequent cause of rising E. coli levels. Feeding geese can make the situation worse by keeping the birds attracted to the area, officials said. Feral swine can also be a factor, as can humans or other animals, ADH officials said. RFK Jr. goes swimming in DC's Rock Creek despite ban over bacteria According to ADH, the only other swim beach closed in the state is Waveland Swim Beach in northwest Arkansas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Arkansas Department of Health releases potential measles exposure locations as cases grow
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting two additional measles cases in the state. The ADH is reporting both cases were in Faulkner County in May, one to an adult and one to a child, both of whom were exposed to others. Officials said both individuals were vaccinated, but the child only had one of the two required vaccinations. Arkansas confirms fourth measles case, first community spread in the state in 2025 On May 1, there were two exposures: Ed's Supply at 240 Exchange from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Kum & Go at 250 Dave Ward Drive from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The second exposure was on May 5 at Central Arkansas Pediatrics from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All locations are in Conway. This marks the fifth and sixth measles cases in the state. ADH advises that people exposed to measles typically develop symptoms up to 21 days after exposure. North Dakota is 11th US state with a measles outbreak. Here's what to know Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated, officials said, with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that usually starts along the hair and face and spreads downward over the body. The agency continues to advise that if someone was at one of these locations during the exposure window and developed symptoms, they should immediately contact their health care provider by phone to prevent additional exposure. If they do not have a provider, call their nearest hospital emergency department and explain that they may have been exposed to measles and are now experiencing symptoms. Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US The Centers for Disease Control has measles vaccination information on its website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
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Arkansas Department of Health releases measles vaccine data
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas Department of Health released recent data on the measles vaccine rate in the state, showing high percentages across certain age groups. According to data from the ADH, the percentages range from 82% to 92% in children born in 2021 to kindergarteners during the 2023-2024 school year. Children born in 2021 by age 24 months – 82.40% Children born in 2021 by age 35 months – 86.90% Kindergartens for the 2023-24 school year – 92.50% Children ages 13-17 for the 2023 calendar year – 91.60% The data comes after Arkansas health officials confirmed the fourth measles case in the state in 2025, marking the first case of community spread of measles in Arkansas this year. Unvaccinated child contracts first Arkansas measles case since 2018 The first case since 2018 was reported earlier this month, and the remaining three were reported within the last two weeks. Cases have been reported in Saline County and Faulkner County. Health officials reported that all the confirmed cases were children who were unvaccinated. According to ADH officials, those who received the MMR vaccine or were born before 1957 are generally considered immune. Measles: What are the first symptoms to look for? To learn more about measles, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Health
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Arkansas confirms fourth measles case, first community spread in the state in 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas health officials have confirmed the fourth measles case in the state. Officials with the Arkansas Department of Health reported that the individual is a child from Faulkner County. Measles prevention: How the two-dose regimen works Health officials said the child was not fully vaccinated and has no record of travel outside of the state, indicating that this is the first case of community spread of measles in Arkansas this year. ADH officials said the case visited these locations while infectious: Conway Regional Greenbrier Family Medicine from 10:30 to 2 p.m. on April 18 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 21 Irby Dance Studio from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on April 23 Officials are urging anyone at the listed locations during those times to get updated on the MMR vaccine, noting that it could stop the infection from developing soon after exposure. Measles: What are the first symptoms to look for? Anyone at the locations may have been exposed to measles and should monitor symptoms for 21 days after exposure. To learn more about measles exposure locations and cases in the state, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
