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Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Double fuel points will begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through the summer driving season. Kroger customers can earn double fuel points on regular grocery purchases every time they shop Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until September 1st.

A digital coupon is available to customers beginning this week for download through Kroger’s mobile app or online here. The first coupon will be valid for every weekend from May 24th through June 30th, with subsequent monthly coupons appearing later for a limited time. “Based on our customers’ response to last year’s summer fuel promotion, we know how much they appreciate saving money at the pump,” said Joe Bell, Manager of Marketing and Public Affairs for Kroger’s Delta Division. 

Ark. police investigate fatal shooting on I-40

Ark. police investigate fatal shooting on I-40

Arkansas State Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a driver on I-40.

The victim was spotted on Interstate 40 in Conway, Arkansas around 5 a.m. Sunday morning near the Dave Ward Drive interchange.

31-year-old Jose Martinez of Conway was found shot to death in his pickup truck.

Investigators suspect someone pulled-up along Martinez's truck and shot him.

State police are asking any witnesses to contact them at 501-618-8000.

Interstate 55 Memphis bridge repair to temporarily close lanes

Interstate 55 Memphis bridge repair to temporarily close lanes

The Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River between West Memphis and Memphis will be closed temporarily this week for repairs.

A release from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department states that crews will be patching concrete on the bridge, which runs over the Mississippi River, requiring alternating westbound lanes to close.

The lane restrictions will be in effect Monday through Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

West Memphis bridge repair to require lane closure

West Memphis bridge repair to require lane closure

Maintenance crews working on the Interstate 55 bridge between West Memphis and Memphis will require lane restrictions starting Monday.

A release from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department states that crews will be patching concrete on the bridge, which runs over the Mississippi River, requiring alternating westbound lanes to close.

The lane restrictions will be in effect Monday through Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, according to ArkansasOnline.

National groups warn of Mississippi River nearing record low and its economic impact

National groups warn of Mississippi River nearing record low and its economic impact

Memphis businesses and utilities that rely on barges have been warned by multiple national organizations that are calling attention to the worsening situation on the Mississippi River.

The river has already seen near historic low water levels that have restricted barge traffic on the nation’s critical water transportation artery since this summer