Fulton News

The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved an application Thursday from SWEPCO to construct a 600-megawatt, coal-fueled power plant near Fulton, Ark.

For a second time, the staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas made its recommendation in a filing Friday against Southwestern Electric Power Co.'s project near Fulton.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for the Northern half of Arkansas until midnight.

Gasoline prices in Mountain Home surpassed the $4 mark at some locations Monday, but local travelers are not without a way to fight back.

By KEN McLEMORE Published: Monday, June 9, 2008 4:03 PM CDT Hope Star Editor U.S. District Judge Harry F. Barnes is expected to make a determination some time later this week regarding whether AEP/Southwestern ...

Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday told conservationists opposed to a new $1.3 billion coal-fired power plant in southwest Arkansas that it's unrealistic to quickly eliminate coal as an energy source.

A state hearing on whether AEP Southwestern Electric Power Co.'s Texas customers will share the cost of a new Arkansas power plant wrapped up late Thursday.

Federal disaster aid approved for Arkansans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred March 18 through April 28 has reached $15.9 million, state and federal disaster-recovery officials ...

“This is a brazen attempt to pad shareholder profits at the expense of SWEPCO's residential and business customers”

Joining hunting clubs, another group has formed and is aimed at stopping the proposed SWEPCO power plant near Fulton, Ark. via Texarkana Gazette

Runners and walkers are invited to Salem on May 24 for the Fulton County Homecoming Festival Mark Thomas Memorial Apple Pie 5K Run. via Baxter Bulletin

Hempstead County Hunting Club has filed a federal lawsuit against Southwestern Electric Power Co. via Texarkana Gazette

The event will be sponsored by the park, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and the Ozark Gateway Region. via The News

“Right now, they're all flowing clear, which is ideal”

Gov. Mike Beebe added four more counties to the state disaster list Wednesday, making 39 in all that have been declared disaster areas after rains and flooding earlier this month. via Arkansas Online

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has approved plans for a 600-megawatt coal-fired power plant in southwestern Arkansas that would also serve parts of Louisiana and Texas. via KTHV-TV Little Rock

Gov. Mike Beebe today declared Conway, Craighead, Faulkner, Howard, Pope, Van Buren, White, Woodruff and Yell counties state disaster areas after flooding and heavy rains that began March 18. via Arkansas Online

A third person sought by Bossier City Police in connection with the Feb. 28 theft of a $25,000 bracelet from a pawn shop has been arrested in Hope, Ark., authorities say. via The Shreveport Times

Bossier City police need the public's help in finding three people who are accused of stealing a $25,000 tennis bracelet from a local pawn shop. via The Shreveport Times

The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions Wednesday. The court's ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. via Herald-Leader

Robert W. Barnes has compiled an interesting new book titled "Missing Relatives and Lost Friends." This data was abstracted from newspaper advertisements looking for missing relatives and lost friends from ... via The Lufkin Daily News

“We've seen people come here to get retraining for a second career; and, that's why this is such a good opportunity for SWEPCO.”

American Electric Power Co./Southwestern Electric Power Co. President/COO Venita McCellon-Allen presents a check for $1 million to the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope to UACCH Chancellor Dr. via Hope Star