Monthly Archives: April 2013

Habitat for Humanity Opry night this Friday

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grand-opryWILLIAMS—The Habitat for Humanity annual Opry Night is this Friday from 6:30 to 9 pm. It will be held at the Rodeo Barn across from True Value. The tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students and $15 for a family of four or more. Water, sodas and hotdogs will be on sale for the event.

The event includes live auctions and door prizes. There is also a raffle in which you will be able to place tickets for specific prizes that you want to win. The price of raffle tickets is $1 each or six ticket for $5.

President Pam Hendrickson said that the proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity which is still working toward a new home for the next family.

Arkansas nuclear power accident kills one

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No nuclear material released

A 25-year-old man was killed on Sunday after part of a generator fell while being moved at the Arkansas Nuclear One plant. Eight others were injured during the industrial accident, but operators claim no nuclear material was released.

“We are deeply saddened by what has happened today,” executive vice president and chief nuclear officer Jeff Forbes said in a public statement, without providing details about the cause of the young man’s death or the severity of the other victims’ injuries.

Wade Walters, a 25-year-old employee at the Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO) plant and a resident of Russellville, died from unknown injuries sustained during the accident. Eight other employees at the facility sustained non-fatal injuries and were rushed to the hospital.

The accident, which occurred at 7:45 a.m. on Easter Sunday, has caused nearby residents to express deep concern over the potential hazards of living near the plant. The plant is located in Russellville, which is about 70 miles northwest of Little Rock.

Read more at Russian Today

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