EARLE, Ark. — Heavy flooding caused by a spring storm has overtaken large portions of Highway 64 in Earle, creating dangerous travel conditions and raising concerns from local officials and residents.

The City of Fayetteville is seeking public input on the Safe Routes to School Action Plan, which aims to make it safer for K-12 public school students to walk and bike to school.

Earle Mayor Jaylen Smith is urging the public to stay off the town's busiest road — Highway 64 — because of the nearby Tyronza River overflowing. He said it's already caused several accidents, ...