A man from Massachusetts sustains minor injuries in a swimming accident on Table Rock Lake.
According to the report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred near Ridgedale around 2:00 Tuesday afternoon when the 74-year-old man began to struggle while swimming. While being assisted to a nearby boat, he went underwater several times nearly drowning.
The man was taken to Cox Medical Center Branson for treatment.
Burn Bans Accompany Low Water Conditions
Dry conditions are becoming increasingly noticeable across the Lakes Region, with burn bans covering much of northern Arkansas while some rivers and lakes continue to run below normal levels.
Searcy County Election Commissioners Resign Over Voter Data Concerns
All three members of the Searcy County Election Commission have resigned, citing concerns that problems with voter and precinct information could lead to voters receiving incorrect ballots in the November election.
Law Enforcement Seeking Information on Deadly Beaver Lake Accident
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for the public's help in the investigation of the accident that killed a person earlier this month.
Murder Suspect Arrested in Lakes Region Identified
The man who was arrested in the Lakes Region for a murder in Springfield has been identified.
Front Storms Area, Brings End to Heat
Temperatures cool in time for the start of Fall on Tuesday.
