Ryan Pfeffer & Virginia Otazo FL 33138">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}219 NE 79th St Miami Steaks Little River How to get into Sunny’s.css-a52oel{min-height:auto;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-4);}.css-orc1vi{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-standard);font-weight:400;margin:var(--chakra-space-0);padding:var(--chakra-space-0);font-size:0.9375rem;line-height:1.6;font-style:normal;margin-bottom:var(--chakra-space-6);}Sunny’s releases reservations 30 days in advance seats at their indoor bar are held for walk-ins You might want to arrive 15 minutes before they open at 5:30pm to be safe Pizza You won’t find a more useful restaurant in Little River Come to this big Italian market to share pitchers of vermouth and cola over a wonderful menu of sliced meats It’s not uncommon to see dads holding their kids in the air like Simba so they can get a better look at the trains roaring by Those cubs will be in gelato comas by the time the sun sets and big groups popping bottles of prosecco start rolling in It’s even a convenient pit stop for niche amaros and ready-made pastas to cook at home if you’re in more of a couch mood 7.7Le JardinHaitian Not only is Le Jardin one of the few Haitian restaurants open until midnight They do an excellent griot with enough of a kick that you may think twice before dipping it into the pikliz The food shouldn’t take much longer than 15 minutes if you’re doing takeout but there are a few tables where you can sit and throw back beers while you wait (if they’re not already taken by regulars doing the same) 8.9OgawaSushi Ogawa sticks the landing on one of Miami’s most expensive omakase meals The 11-seat counter serves a 19-course meal that walks that impossibly narrow tightrope between reverence and relaxation reading your emotional needs as if they were provided a 500-page memo on you the moment you made your reservation The food is a perfectly paced march of highly seasonal seafood and nigiri This is a meal for people who have been mentally planning a trip to Japan since their very first paycheck—and it'll cost nearly as much as a one-way ticket Oori BakeshopBakery/Cafe This former pandemic pop-up made the transition to a small brick and mortar, but one thing hasn’t changed: they’re still making some of the most delicious baked goods in Miami. Just know that Oori doesn't do walk-ins—you have to order in advance online for pick-up The black sesame cinnamon rolls and phenomenal black sesame shortbread cookies are great choices if you’re in a dessert mood go for the charcoal everything rolls and what has to be Miami’s best shokupan MagieWine Bar Gaucho Ranch Grill & WinesArgentinian Gaucho Ranch is a cute Argentinian restaurant perfect for a chill dinner involving meat and a bottle of wine There are a lot of protein options on the menu plus there’s a wall of wine where you can pick a bottle to have with your meal You probably won’t need a reservation either American but each dish is outrageously good and among the best versions of these very popular foods you’ll find anywhere in Miami It makes Off Site feel like a museum dedicated to classic finger food They also now have a second location inside an actual museum 7.8PastamarketItalian It’s almost impossible to find a bowl of pasta around $20 in Miami these days and even harder to find one that doesn’t suck But Pastamarket is where you want to be on those nights when you need a very good bowl of reasonably priced noodles in a place with absolutely no dress code The menu lets you make all the choices: you pick from about ten different pasta options Even though it sounds like the ordering system of a fast-casual chain restaurant sit outside as the patio is a lot more charming than the small dining room 7.4Bread N' Pan CafeteriaCuban Little River has never really been a hotspot for Cuban food This very tiny cafe is squeezed between warehouses and a little hard to find so you just talk to the owner to see what they have which usually consists of a couple sandwiches and a selection of baked goods like muffins and big pastelitos It looks like a to-go operation from the outside but they have a really tiny dining room with a few tables It’s a great spot to take a lunch break and hide from your coworkers in peace The CitadelIronside Kitchen Pizza & Coffee Cooutdoor seating in a lush courtyard The space is nice and spread out—with both small tables great for couples and very big groups That outdoor seating is the best part about this place and it's ideal for everything from dates to dinner with a few friends you haven't seen in way too long but the Neapolitan pies are what you should focus on Cindy Lou's CookiesDessert If you are in dire need of dessert—and a lot of it—go to Cindy Lou's Cookies The dessert shop is known for its huge and wonderful cookies and we like them a lot especially the one with Snickers and potato chips But some of the best things here aren't cookies The rotating selection of pies are excellent and the fudgy brownie has a crunchy top layer of Rice Krispies There are a couple seats in the small storefront but this is mostly a takeout operation—which is good because whatever you order here will make you produce noises no stranger should hear 7.3The PlantisserieVegan The Plantisserie is a place you can hit up whether you’re looking for a quick meal or need some dinner supplies to cook at home The vegan market/deli has plant-based empanadas they also sell frozen versions of most of their entrees and some more pantry items that will probably cause you to spend at least $25 more than you planned These are our 11 favorite places to eat in Little Haiti Our favorite places to eat in and around MiMo Ryan is a native South Floridian who's written professionally about his strange home (and its cheeseburgers) for over a decade Virginia is a Miamian with a creative writing degree She managed restaurants for 11 years before joining The Infatuation Miami in 2022 AL –  Jacksonville State University celebrates renewed commitment to education Jacksonville State University (JSU) was pleased to announce that the National Park Service (NPS) will continue its operations at the Little River Canyon Center beyond 2025 The previously announced lease termination has officially been revoked and the NPS office at the Canyon Center is no longer listed among the sites slated for closure This development marks a major victory for conservation and education efforts in Northeast Alabama The decision to maintain the NPS presence at the Canyon Center reflects the tireless work of JSU’s federal delegation along with key state and local partners who rallied to protect this vital resource Their dedication ensures continued access to environmental education and research initiatives that benefit the region and beyond “We are especially thankful for our longstanding partnership with the National Park Service and are excited to continue our collaborative work at the Canyon Center,” said Dr President of Jacksonville State University we will build on our shared mission to provide meaningful programming and public engagement that highlight Little River Canyon’s unique natural and cultural heritage.” JSU has proudly managed and maintained the Canyon Center since its opening in 2009 Nestled next to the Little River Canyon National Preserve in Fort Payne the Canyon Center serves as a hub for learning and workshops year-round for visitors of all ages While a portion of the Canyon Center is leased to the National Park Service Jacksonville State remains fully responsible for the building’s management The center also stands as a beacon of sustainable design having earned LEED Silver Certification for its environmentally conscious construction which features geothermal heating and cooling The Canyon Center is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday This renewed commitment from the National Park Service ensures that the Canyon Center will continue to thrive as a cornerstone of environmental stewardship and community engagement for years to come For more information about the Canyon Center’s hours and programs Paid Advertisement – Click for More Information Copyright © 2025 Calhoun Journal  |  Designed and Managed by JLM Communications MEASLES - Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease The best way to protect against it is through the measles kent.donahue@flhealth.gov — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Little Wekiva River (Riverside Acres Park) on April 28 Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins Since environmental conditions can change at any time even if presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions: Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria that is common in Florida’s freshwater environments A bloom occurs when rapid growth of algae leads to an accumulation of individual cells that discolor water and often produce floating mats that emit unpleasant odors Blue-green algae blooms can also appear as scum, foam, or paint on the surface of the water in various colors. To learn more about the appearance of algae blooms, visit Protecting FloridaTogether Some environmental factors that contribute to blue-green algae blooms are sunny days Blooms can appear year-round but are more frequent in summer and fall Many types of blue-green algae can produce toxins Blue-green algae may not always be visible as a bloom which can be harmful to humans and pets as well as ecosystems the elderly and those who are immunocompromised) may still be at risk even at low concentrations and should avoid any exposure For additional information on potential health effects of algae blooms, visit the FloridaDepartment of Health's harmful algae blooms webpage Where Can I Find Current Water Status Information Where Can I Report Issues Related to Algae Blooms If you have other health questions or concerns about blue-green algae The Department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading Six-day (Tuesday through Sunday) print subscribers of the Watertown Daily Times are eligible for full access to NNY360 If you have an existing six-day print subscription to the Watertown Daily Times please make sure your email address on file matches your NNY360 account email You can sign up or manage your print subscription using the options below Start your digital-only membership today and not only receive full access to our premier news website NNY360.com but also to the NNY360 mobile app no promotional deals were found matching that code Showers with a possible thunderstorm in the evening then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers Will Siegfried and Eileen Visser of Potsdam with a time of 0:55:18 were the first to finish the six mile race overall during Sunday’s Little River Ramble Big smiles as paddlers take off from the state line at the LIttle River boat launch Racers had a choice of a six-mile amateur race or a two-mile recreational race Determined paddlers just off the start line for the two mile race Tiffany and Elizabeth Kivlen of Tupper Lake dig hard as the approach the finish line Jenny Townsend and April Barnes of Canton come up behind Tiffany and Elizabeth Kivlen of Tupper Lake at the start of the two-mile race Paddlers spread out across the width of the Little River headed up stream at the start of the Little River Ramble started under cloudy skies but finished under blazing sunshine The race that was set a week later than usual The fastest paddlers in the six mile races (all divisions) were Will Siegfried and Eileen Visser of Potsdam with a time of 0:55:18 The fastest two mile finishers were Ethan Townsend and Calvin Townsend of Canton with a time of 0:22:33 Bill Beauchamp (Potsdam) & Alex French (Potsdam) - 1:10:46 Adam Wheeler (Potsdam) & Colden Wheeler (Potsdam) - 1:03:29 Will Siegfried (Potsdam) & Eileen Visser (Potsdam) - 0:55:18 Mary Kelly (Rensselaer Falls) & Allen Kelly (Rensselaer Falls) - 0:55:57 Blanche Town (Potsdam) & Chas Billingsley (Lake Clear) - 1:02:09 Marty Duffany (Canton) & Emma Duffany (Worchester) - 1:03:25 Garrett O’Hara (Bainbridge) & Finn Boyle (NY) - DNF Eliza Smith (Lynbrook) & Porter Ross (Memphis) - 1:46:17 Daniel Daly (NY) Evelyn Thompson (Buffalo) -DNF Ethan Townsend (Canton) & Calvin Townsend (Canton) - 0:22:33 Tiffany Kivlen (Tupper Lake) & Elizabeth Kivlen (Tupper Lake) - 0:26:23 Jenny Townsend (Canton ) & April Barnes (Canton) - 0:26:21 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInFORT WAYNE (WPTA) - Little River Wetlands Project held its annual Earth Day Fort Wayne festival in Fort Wayne this weekend community members were invited to visit Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve for a day featuring environmental education stations Little River Wetlands Project says the festival celebrates both our local environment and the community’s conservation work “It is truly amazing to see the community’s response to Earth Day and to this celebration,” said Cammy Sutter Little River Wetlands Project Executive Director Earth Day Fort Wayne has been hosted by Little River Wetlands Project since 2011 The organization restores and protects wetlands in the watershed of the Little River (a tributary of the Wabash River); provides environmental and conservation education opportunities; and manages more than 1,300 acres in Allen and Huntington Counties To learn more about the Little River Wetlands Project, visit https://www.lrwp.org/ Contribute Now It was a chilly Wednesday afternoon in February and the outdoor River Line platform at Trenton Transit Center was surprisingly full of passengers of all ages I boarded the Camden-bound River Line train.  born of political pressures which ignored public input and landed the train in an unlikely place: the edge of the Delaware River where it raised housing prices in cities and lowered them elsewhere As someone interested in transit — I can name most global transit systems by looking at their maps — I was curious to discover what this train was all about How better to learn than to take it myself Smaller than its more familiar compatriots such as Amtrak’s Northeast Regional and NJ Transit’s Northeast Corridor Line the NJ Transit River Line (stylized River LINE) is a two-car light rail running one hour seven minutes and 34 miles along the Delaware to the Camden Entertainment Center Using light rail for intercity travel is unique among global transit systems. Typically, light rail is used for much shorter trips on intra-urban systems, as fuel costs are lower something that translates to cheaper tickets on the River Line.  considering that the River Line is a commuter route Senior Public Information Officer for NJ Transit Kyalo Mulumba explained that the River Line is designed to connect people to work and other opportunities in Trenton “The goal of the River LINE is to provide mass transit options to municipalities along the Delaware River,” Mulumba said.  But the River Line was a long time coming. The line’s original route was meant to run across the street from State Senator C through an area of New Jersey that was conflicted about its presence: Some counties supported it enthusiastically while others strongly opposed the idea of having a new train line so close to their homes The Senator later proposed a feasibility study to be conducted on the River LINE advocating to have its northern leg run along the Delaware River as opposed to central Burlington County.  “The Haines proposal marked the first time a river route was considered — and ignored years of careful planning by transit consultants,” wrote the Philadelphia Inquirer a young man with a suitcase who I later discovered was en route to visit his girlfriend a Palmyra resident and frequent River Line user said she frequently uses the line to travel with her son “People are pretty respectful when you have a kid for the most part.” also noted the line provided her freedom as a teenager “It gave me access to a lot of cultural experiences that I didn’t have over in Jersey,” she said Cooper also took the train to commute to her job She noted when she used it to commute to Philadelphia it was her “favorite commute ever” for work The only downside was the timing of the connections when she attended Montclair State University In comparison to the River Line, NJT’s Hudson-Bergen Light Rail serves more than 48,000 daily riders about half the seats in my car that Wednesday afternoon were taken: the train did not feel too big In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ he highlighted its convenience due to its high service frequency and said that he found it easier than driving.  Lahr explained that the inexpensive nature of light rail makes its implementation easier to justify “You don’t need the densities that you need on a heavy rail line like the Northeast Corridor,” he said. Lower population density generally corresponds to lower transit ridership in the area meaning that a smaller and less expensive train is easier to justify as it will bring in less revenue from fewer riders “It’s a much more efficient system,” he said explaining that highways tend to be more expensive for the amount of passengers given accidents and pollution [and] not including the private costs of driving a car which is insurance and your automobile,” he added Mulumba explained that the choice to use light rail was based on studies done at the time regarding ridership as well as the operational and cost efficiency to which Lahr referred While the line and public transit in general have saved money for riders, commuters have noticed recent fare increases. New Jersey Transit recently hiked fares by 15 percent on July 1 and will increase fares three percent each subsequent year.  I overheard one older man say to another: “Why’d they up the prices so much on everything?”  “Because they had to!” the other replied.  New Jersey defines TOD as development projects around transit that encourage people to use transit, walk, or bike. By reducing overall amounts of driving, TOD has been shown to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions make cities more resilient to climate change The proximity of the train to the township also leads to car accidents, because the train runs through the streets as opposed to on a separate track. The most recent such accident, in October park-and-ride stations — those surrounded by parking lots designed for commuters to drive to — became more frequent Only two stations on the River Line are designated as transit villages: Burlington and Riverside this is less true for suburban communities a billboard referencing the Port Authority Transit Cooperation of Philadelphia (PATCO) reads: Lahr cited avoiding traffic as part of the reason he commuted on the River Line “Sometimes my 45-minute commute could be an hour and a half or two hours on a Friday night,” he said referring to when he would drive instead of taking the train Another impact of interurban light rail in New Jersey is on property values in the area. According to a study at Rutgers properties in the area decreased in value after the line was first announced though not always enough to offset the negative impact of construction.  Almost all properties within a mile of stations are within low-income census tracts and those properties experienced large increases in property values the study found that although property values decreased after the River Line was announced and became operational this effect was less pronounced at stations with surface parking lots presumably due to the fact that wealthier residents are more likely to own cars and drive to the train In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ one of the study’s authors attested that this depressed economic impact could be fixable While she explained that the idea of an enormous economic impact is “far-fetched” due to the nature of the line “connecting two weak economic markets,” she also said that towns along the line could create more desirable developments around transit stations to heighten the line’s economic impact “If the area around the Trenton Transit Center … were [more developed] you would find people wanting to be on the River Line in order to be in close proximity to the Trenton Transit Center And I think the same thing holds true for Camden,” she said is resistance to development along the line itself in the way that the towns of Burlington or Riverside have developed are uninterested in developing new housing or other projects.  “They’re not interested in people that they don’t think are already part of their communities being there and they see the River Line as a way that people can come into their communities and be bad actors,” she said.  some residents said that the line “brings crime.”  However she explained that other residents found the line “incredibly useful” and appreciated their ability to drive less and this rhetoric was split even amongst residents from similar backgrounds.  “there’s been a lot of rhetoric around the train.”  “People will refer to people that come into town from outside of town as ‘the river line people.’ It kind of feels loaded because when they talk about ‘river line people,’ they’re [talking about] the people from Camden and Trenton who are bringing drugs into our community,” she said Cooper recognizes that the train has had an important role in connecting New Jersey towns and I appreciate that it’s here for me and for my community,” she said The train slowly snaked through Camden’s Walter Rand Transportation Center and eventually came to a stop at the Entertainment Center Almost all the passengers disembarked at Walter Rand or Rutgers leaving me alone on the train — along with a couple violently making out I got off the train and attempted to interview the train driver I took a short walk in the surrounding area which was mostly parking lots and a concrete riverside park Contrasting with the lively scenes around Walter Rand and Rutgers-Camden the streets at the very end of the line were deserted: Besides the idle activity at the station not another person was in the vicinity of the Entertainment Center station other than a lone cop The concrete riverside park provided a view of Philadelphia across the river the train pulling its way back on its passage to Trenton.  Suthi Navaratnam-Tomayko is the accessibility director and a Features contributor for the ‘Prince.’ Please send any corrections to corrections[at]dailyprincetonian.com Last month, the Little River Canyon Center was on the list of National Park Service (NPS) programs set to be cut at the end of the year it seems the center has been made safe from those cuts According to a statement from Jacksonville State University President Don Killingsworth NPS will continue its operations beyond 2025 “This exciting news is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our federal delegation and state and local partners We are grateful for their commitment to preserving this vital resource for education and public engagement that highlight Little River Canyon’s unique natural and cultural heritage.” Killingsworth said the university will continue to manage and maintain the Canyon Center The Little River Canyon Center is a JSU facility adjoining the Little River Canyon National Preserve in Fort Payne For more information about the Canyon Center’s hours and programs, visit Jax State’s Canyon Center website.  Subscribe to The Bama Buzz Newsletter to get the latest updates delivered right to your inbox All content on this site is Copyright ©  Rushing Waters Media LLC/The Bama Buzz 2020-2025 Privacy Policy Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has marked the council 10-out-of-10 for its handling of last week's storm although he concedes Little River residents will not be offering glowing reviews Canterbury's Banks Peninsula would remain in a state of emergency until at least Wednesday The emergency was declared for all of Christchurch and the neighbouring Selwyn district on Thursday, after a deluge of persistent rain, but it was lifted in Christchurch city on Sunday and Selwyn on Friday Mauger said no homes were yellow or red-stickered in Christchurch or Banks Peninsula but four homes were evacuated in Akaroa as a precaution Homes and businesses in Little River were swamped by floodwater on Thursday as more than 200mm of rain fell on the peninsula Little River residents were critical of the council, saying if Lake Forsyth had been opened to the ocean earlier The lake was opened on Friday evening and residents said flooding drained from the settlement as if a plug had been pulled from a bath tub 10 out of 10 - it worked really well," Mauger told RNZ when asked to rate the Christchurch City Council's handling of the event acknowledging not opening Lake Forsyth earlier had "caused grief" over there is totally different and they'll go he doesn't know what he's talking about'," Mauger said "ECan and Selwyn have got a good system for opening Lake Ellesmere we don't seem to have the same joined-up approach and I feel we should listen more to locals It hadn't reached the level that we're allowed to open it." Water was approaching the level to trigger the consent before the heavy rainfall arrived on Wednesday and the council had planned to open it on Saturday Mauger said he understood how frustrating that situation was for residents "We've got to look at a better system to make sure that stuff doesn't happen again," he said The council would investigate options to ensure the process ran smoother in future and Mauger was keen to explore the possibility of a mechanical solution as the lake currently had to be opened manually by excavators The council said all roads were now open around the city which was affected by the managed release of stormwater from basins Most roads on Banks Peninsula were also now open or about to open except Bossu Road from #220 to Lands End Road The slip at Lighthouse Road was being monitored regularly "Visual assessments of the road cracks suggests some movement is still occurring "We need several days' worth of information to establish what's happening with the land before we can make a decision about when residents can return to their properties and how access might be restored and potential options to manage this slip in the short and long term." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday ECan officials are continuing to defend decisions made around when to empty a lake into the sea which some say could have prevented flooding if done earlier The state of emergency put in place in response to flooding has been lifted in Christchurch but it remains in place for Banks Peninsula but local councils warn that storm damage repairs could take weeks which residents say could have been mitigated The Emergency Management Minister says officials are out checking on residents while further north Cook Strait ferries are sailing again New Zealand RSS Follow RNZ News In early December 1978, a Kentucky New Era reporter began a story with this question: “How does Friday’s flood compare with the ‘legendary’ floods of 1937 The exact same question makes sense today — even down to the day of the week How does the flooding we’ve seen in Hopkinsville this time — following slightly more than 14 inches of rain in the last four days — compare to other big storms in our town’s history As more rain poured down and thunder rolled last night I started looking through old news stories for some perspective It will take a few more days to get a full picture of this flood and the cost of damages to homes but there is no doubt this one falls in the category of historic My first source for old flood data was a Joe Dorris column in the New Era In his daily “Watching the Parade” column that ran for decades Dorris took the pulse of the community and commented on trends oddities and unique aspects of life in Hopkinsville spinning tales about local history and illuminating the lives of Hopkinsville people young and old Dorris’ column anchored the opinion page — and regardless of what was on the front page many subscribers went straight to “Watching the Parade” first thing every evening.  he shared these details about Hopkinsville’s biggest floods: “Old-timers used to make their comparison by how far the water rose on Ninth Street the water backed all the way to the corner of Ninth and Liberty but in the 1949 and 1957 wet spells the water got no farther up Ninth that the old Princess Theater [halfway between South Main and South Virginia streets] Ninth Street was higher at the time of the later floods than in 1906 and 1913 [The street] was raised when it was first paved and later surfacing also added inches to the elevation.” Other huge floods in Hopkinsville occurred in 1997 and 2005. Both were factors in city council’s decision in late 2005 to establish the Hopkinsville Surface and Stormwater Utility to minimize surface and river flooding in the city I’ve always been an observer (usually in the role of news reporting or by helping a friend tote boxes out of a house) and never a victim of flooding As I watched business owners sand-bagging their storefront entrances Friday morning on Main Street I was reminded how difficult a flood is for people whose homes and livelihoods are affected by Little River overflowing its banks.  Hopkinsville remains under a flood warning until late this evening but Monday’s forecast is the break we’ve needed It’ll be “mostly sunny,” says the National Weather Service She serves on the Hopkinsville History Foundation's board Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism At least 11 National Park Service employees and a lease at one visitors’ center in Alabama have been terminated by the Trump administration’s government efficiency office Advocacy groups say park visitors are likely to see negative effects this summer and communities that depend on tourism dollars could feel an economic pinch the already-understaffed Park Service has lost more than 1,000 people – or 9% of its workforce – in the past month and the administration plans to shutter 34 offices that function as visitor centers museums and other facilities critical to park services according to the National Park Conservation Association this is dismantling the National Park Service as we know it ranger by ranger and brick by brick,” said Theresa Pierno No official data is available on the number of Park Service staffers who have lost their jobs or the number or names of parks affected because the Park Service has not released that information and has instructed employees not to discuss the cuts executive director of the Association of National Park Rangers Multiple employees of parks in Alabama referred BirminghamWatch to national or regional Park Service public information officers According to information ANPR gathered from people who were terminated or spoke on condition of anonymity, cuts among the 11 National Park sites in Alabama include: While some terminated employees were park rangers Goddard said those who lost jobs reflect the gamut of work performed inside national parks we’ve seen maintenance folks,” she said executive director of DeKalb County Tourism in northeast Alabama confirmed that one employee who worked at both Little River Canyon National Preserve and Russell Cave National Monument was fired There are now seven National Park Service staff members to serve both parks Because the parks were already understaffed, losing one employee could have noticeable effects, Dersham said. For instance, Park Service employees are responsible for picking up litter and mowing grass alongside the 11-mile Little River Canyon Rim Parkway “It’s going to result in some significant maintenance issues “especially if it goes any deeper than it already is.” Dersham said he worries additional staff cuts could lead to reduced visitor hours or parts of the park being closed That’s already happening at some parks across the country some parks have had to make adjustments in the hours or even the days for visitor centers,” he said custodial work might be affected – keeping public restrooms clean there are scientific or research projects that have been going on in parks and conducted or supported by somebody who got terminated.” Goddard expects long lines to enter some parks and closures of facilities such as restrooms and of trails and other recreational areas because of maintenance or safety concerns “And that’s so unfortunate, given the increase in visitation numbers that came out earlier this week,” she said “People are going to parks in record-breaking numbers for us to be hit with the intersection of all this at that same time is a really tough blow.” the Park Service said in a memo it would hire 7,700 seasonal workers which is more than the three-year annual average of 6,350 but he is skeptical they will be fully trained until well into the season “There’s going to be a delay in getting things back up to full speed for the visitor-use season this year,” he said “What happens when those seasonals go off duty is we’re back to a Park Service that was already understaffed before all of this took place being even further understaffed.” Goddard said she’s happy the administration increased the number of seasonal employees the Park Service can hire to serve in such roles as lifeguards and fee collectors “It’s a Band-Aid to much larger problems There’s so much institutional knowledge that will be lost with these folks that were cut.” The National Park Service’s lease for space in the Little River Canyon Center is on the Department of Government Efficiency’s list to be terminated as of the end of the year. The center serves as the visitors’ center and National Park Service Headquarters for Little River Canyon National Preserve Jacksonville State University owns the center and JSU and National Park Service staff jointly operate it and it’s the place where visitors can obtain permits and learn how to safely enjoy the canyon Dersham said the National Park Service leases 40% of the center including a board room and offices for five or six Park Service employees and the park superintendent who also oversees Russell Cave National Monument the National Park Services pays $78,000 per year to rent 5,300 square feet in Little River Canyon Center “My personal perspective is JSU needs that money to pay for that building,” Dersham said He said Park Service staff are in the dark about what will happen next “The Trump administration doesn’t tell them anything,” Dersham said ‘You’re losing your lease.’ That’s it director of the Little River Canyon Center released statements saying the center will not close “It would be hard to imagine a Canyon Center without the NPS it will not shut down because JSU owns the Little River Canyon Center and JSU’s president is committed to keeping it open,” Conroy wrote in a March 8 Facebook post the National Park Service has partnered with us which has served countless visitors and was recently recognized for its astonishing economic impact In his statement Killingsworth said JSU’s role in managing and maintaining the center will remain unchanged despite closure of the National Park Service offices there educational programs or community engagement efforts are anticipated But questions remain about how Park Service operations will continue after this year the Parks Service rented office space in downtown Fort Payne Tourism is a leading economic driver in DeKalb County with overnight visitors spending nearly $160 million in the area in 2023 the most recent year for which data is available Tourists also pay lodging taxes that go to the state of Alabama and DeKalb County Of approximately 1 million tourists who visited the county in 2023 With the exception of dips during the 2008 recession and one year of the COVID-19 pandemic tourism has grown in the county every year for the past three decades But the federal government’s decisions could affect those numbers if the national preserve becomes less accessible or appealing to the public If people shift their recreation activities to places besides national parks but there also will be ripple effects throughout local economies “That community loses that revenue as well because they (tourists) are not going to eat there; they’re not going to sleep there,” she said Goddard said she is appreciative of people who have used NPCA’s advocacy form to ask their representatives in Congress to protect national parks Wade said he places his hope in that kind of reaction from the public “I think it’s safe to say that the only thing that’s going to turn this around is if the public gets concerned enough about – and angry enough about – what’s happening to the parks and to their experiences in parks that they begin to take action by contacting their elected officials and demanding that some changes take place,” he said One group of journalists faces an obstacle that no others do – homework May 4, 2025 April 27, 2025 April 20, 2025 April 13, 2025 May 5, 2025 April 28, 2025 April 21, 2025 April 14, 2025 News and useful information about Birmingham are at your fingertips. BirminghamWatch depends on donors to support its public service journalism Click here to make your tax-deductible donation A flood warning has specifically been issued for the South Fork of the Little River in Hopkinsville until Sunday evening Heavy rains have caused the water to rise with the Little River currently in minor flood stage according to NOAA’s water prediction service The South Fork Little River on the bypass near Hopkinsville Middle School was at the major flood stage of 21.2 feet at 8:00 Friday morning and was still at 18.27 feet Saturday afternoon at 2:30 That location crested at 20.16 feet on February 15 and was just below the record of 21.35 feet in July 2016 The South Fork of the Little River east of Hopkinsville on US 68 was at 19.3 feet after Friday morning’s rains and is still forecast at 14.9 feet tonight that section of the river crested at 17.12 feet — its highest level since August of 2023 The highest crest in the past 15 years was 20.96 feet on July 7 The North Fork of the Little River above Hopkinsville near the water plant crested at 21.03 feet Friday afternoon at 3:00 and was at 15.37 feet Saturday afternoon at 3:00 the Little River above Cadiz was at 20 feet Friday morning and 21.96 feet Saturday morning at 11:00 The record crest of 22.45 feet was in May 1984 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Miami without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Miami Among the reasons Time Out named Little River one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world in 2024: its incredible art scene propped up almost entirely by local artists Tap into this bubbling creative energy during the Little Haiti Little River Art Days a quarterly celebration of art and culture with a laid-back format and loads of charm explore exhibitions across participating galleries including Locust Projects Cap off the day with an after-party at Off Site Nano Brewery + Kitchen from 5 to 7pm. Free Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterAbout us Contact us Time Out magazine President Donald Trump delivers his 100th Day in Office achievement speech in Michigan. WATCHHCPD investigates 2 separate shootings in Little Riverby Caroline Surface (WPDE) — The Horry County Police Department is investigating two separate shooting incidents in Little River Officials said the incidents are not believed to be related The first shooting incident occurred Tuesday around 6:52 p.m in the parking lot of a business mall located in the 1600 block of Highway 17 One person was injured in this incident and transported to a hospital in a private vehicle This is believed to be an isolated incident and have no risk to the public READ NEXT: Bond set for pastor, school employees in child abuse case The second shooting happened Tuesday around 8:38 p.m Both shooting incidents are under investigation by HCPD Criminal Investigations Division Officials said you are encouraged to report any suspicious activity by contacting dispatch (WPDE) — A 22-year-old man from Little River was arrested Friday after authorities say he pointed a loaded AK-47 rifle at a person and fired two rounds at a residence located on Lincoln Heights Road in Little River according to the Horry County Police Department One person sustained a lacerated lip from the altercation John Edward Vereen was charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person and discharging a firearm Vereen was taken into custody and booked at the J He was released Saturday after posting a $1,500 bond which states that a video from inside the home showed Vereen holding the weapon during the incident "Roger didn't wish his struggle to be widely known and so chose to keep it just between family and a handful of friends," Oliphant said absolute monster bass player and all-round naughty boy Born in 1954 in New Zealand, McLachlan was part of a musical family and played the ukulele at an early age. He originally moved to Australia to take part in a 1974 touring production of the musical Godspell McLachlan connected with the lineup that would become the Little River Band by happenstance when an agent mentioned that they needed a bass player READ MORE: How Wayne Nelson Kept the Little River Band Together "I arrived for auditions and [early vocalist and songwriter] Graeham Goble said we've got this song called 'It's a Long Way There,' we will play it and why don't you just come in and we will see if something gels," McLachlan later told Riveting Riffs magazine "They start playing and singing this and I am pinching myself because I can't believe how good these guys are They played the groove and I start playing the groove It just kind of clicked straightaway." The group started out traveling from show to show while crammed into a small van still under the discarded original band name Mississippi That had changed by the time they released the breakthrough Top 30 U.S hit "It's a Long Way There," the third single from 1975's Little River Band "It was a real band thing. There were a couple of guys in the back. I was driving and [co-founding singer/songwriter] Glenn [Shorrock] was up the front," McLachlan told Stuff "We were driving down to Geelong [Australia] and you go past this place called Little River wouldn't it be funny to call the band Little River Band.' Bit of a play on words to go from Mississippi to the smallest river in the world." Watch Roger McLachlan Play With the Little River Band McLachlan originally left the group following 1976's After Hours But he wasn't done with the Little River Band The LP featured his 1986 single "You're the Voice," a Top 10 hit in the U.K. Gallery Credit: Ultimate Classic Rock Staff He helped the group to their first international hit 50 years ago with \"It's a Long Way There.\"\nRead More Born in 1954 in New Zealand, McLachlan was part of a musical family and played the ukulele at an early age. He originally moved to Australia to take part in a 1974 touring production of the musical Godspell READ MORE: How Wayne Nelson Kept the Little River Band Together "I arrived for auditions and [early vocalist and songwriter] Graeham Goble said we've got this song called 'It's a Long Way There,' we will play it and why don't you just come in and we will see if something gels," McLachlan later told Riveting Riffs magazine "It was a real band thing. There were a couple of guys in the back. I was driving and [co-founding singer/songwriter] Glenn [Shorrock] was up the front," McLachlan told Stuff McLachlan originally left the group following 1976's After Hours It is with enormous sadness I report that Roger McLachlan passed away today from complications due to pancreatic cancer... The Miami-Dade County Commission has granted final approval for SG Holdings’ Little River District mixed-use development that will redefine the urban landscape of Miami’s underserved Little River and Little Haiti neighborhoods the large-scale project aims to build more than 5,700 affordable and workforce housing units and transit infrastructure with the addition of a new train station marking a historic investment in Miami’s future a joint venture comprised of Swerdlow Group the partnership stands at the forefront of affordable housing development following its successful delivery of the 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development Sawyer’s Walk featuring 578 affordable senior housing units in Miami’s historic Overtown neighborhood The Little River District project is considered the largest affordable housing development in Miami-Dade County’s history It will feature 2,284 affordable housing units at an average 60% Area Median Income (AMI) 1,398 workforce rental units at up to 120% AMI in addition to 2,048 potential workforce condo units which would allow the buyers to obtain significant subsidies to meet the purchase price at up to 140% AMI ensuring long-term housing stability for thousands of Miami-Dade residents Current residents of existing public housing complexes situated within the development site are guaranteed the right to return to new units at Little River District with no increases in rent This transit-oriented project is made possible through immense private and public sector collaboration led by the development group SG Holdings along with public sector partners: Miami-Dade County’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and key local officials such as Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and City of Miami Commission Chairwoman Christine King “This approval is a major milestone in addressing Miami’s critical need for affordable and workforce housing,” said Michael Swerdlow “At a time when population growth is fueling demand for housing and everyday services the Little River District will deliver a community that prioritizes affordable and quality housing and economic opportunity for local residents and business owners with the goal of generating prosperity for the highly deserving communities of Little Haiti and Little River.” Given that portions of the 63-acre site are owned by the County the public-private partnership paves the way for this comprehensive housing-led development plan that includes leveraging federal tax credits to support affordable housing and collaborating with Miami-Dade under a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) to drive local hiring and community investment The Little River District project is set to create hundreds of jobs during construction and after stimulating the local economy and supporting businesses within the area With a half century track record of responsible development SG Holdings remains committed to working with construction partners who uphold labor standards and prioritize job site safety during the course of this multi-year project Designed by renowned architecture firm Arquitectonica the mixed-use and mixed-income housing development will also introduce more than 370,000 square feet of retail space including commitments already secured from major retailers such as Home Depot and BJs the project will feature a major supermarket and other essential retail services for the neighborhood About 250,000 square feet of publicly accessible green space will span the project fostering a walkable and sustainable urban pedestrian-friendly environment with improved pedestrian walkways bike paths and shuttle service for residents The Little River District will also prioritize transit accessibility with a planned new Tri-Rail train station representing a significant $35 million investment being made by SG Holdings in Miami’s public transportation network and foster better connectivity within the project site and the broader urban core The residential communities planned within the affordable and workforce housing component will feature amenities including swimming pool green outdoor space with pavilions and walking and bike paths and security cameras with car plate readers the high-quality residences will include in-unit washers and dryers and complimentary high-speed internet for three years the major redevelopment is going to generate significant job creation locally Approximately 3,840 jobs will be generated during the project’s construction and another 518 permanent positions once delivered The impactful project will prioritize local hiring preferences for both the construction and permanent jobs including low-income and public housing area residents the County will reap approximately $9.5 billion through this project – the largest revenue sharing pact of this kind in the County’s history The County could use these revenues to support its efforts to address the affordable housing crisis in Miami-Dade and invest in community development with a projected development timeline of eight years the Little River District will stand as a model for large-scale community-driven redevelopment centered on creating affordable and workforce housing exemplifying how public-private collaboration can drive meaningful long-lasting transformation in an urban setting look no further than Miami Community Newspapers This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed With topics ranging from local news to community events Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area and local initiatives within its respective community Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com feel free to email Michael@communitynewspapers.com or Grant@communitynewspapers.com Promote your business to the localized audience you want to reach with Miami's Community Newspapers. Call 305.669.7355 or view our Media Kit. A commercial building was damaged after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday evening It happened in the 1000 block of Highway 17 in Little River just before 5 p.m TRENDING:Officials on scene of a shooting investigation in Robeson Co. there was some structural damage to the building but no one was taken to the hospital with injuries Federal cuts to the National Park Service (NPS) are having impacts in areas across the country The Little River Canyon Center was on the list of 34 stations where leases will be ended by the NPS. Just last year, a report showed the national preserve in Fort Payne generated nearly $500 million in economic output for the state since opening in 2009. Jacksonville State University will continue to run the center and it’s currently unclear what kind of impact the NPS announcement will have on the building. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Little River Canyon Center (@littlerivercanyoncenter) In addition to eliminating around 1,000 staff members + hiring freezes, the new administration has also called for canceling 34 Park Service building leases that house visitor centers Little River Canyon Center was on the list of nine visitor centers and visitor contact stations slated for lease cancellations “It’s a slap in the face to the hundreds of millions of people who explored our parks last year and want to keep going back Americans love their national parks; these cuts do not have public support park visitors will have to contend with closed visitor centers and campgrounds The other visitor centers on the list included: Jacksonville State University President Dr responding to the closure of the National Park Service’s office in the building “A portion of the facility is leased to the National Park Service but Jax State remains responsible for the building’s management The Canyon Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m (Central Time) and is available to rent for meetings The building itself is a model of sustainability earning LEED Silver Certification for its innovative environmental design which includes geothermal heating and cooling For more information about the Canyon Center’s hours and programs, visit Jax State’s Canyon Center website (WPDE) — Safety improvements along US 17 from Little River to North Myrtle Beach are being proposed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) The two sections proposed are Pinehurst Circle to McCorsley Avenue in Little River and 20th Avenue South to 8th Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach TRENDING: 2 dead; shooting investigation underway in Darlington Co. SCDOT is hosting a public meeting on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m at Ocean Drive Elementary School to gather information on the proposed improvements A drop-in format will allow residents to view informational displays and give written comments but community members are encouraged to attend to provide feedback on the projects A pickup truck was seen upside down near a bridge along the Little River in Durham County on Wednesday Those inside the truck were able to escape the overturned vehicle with minor injuries The truck appeared to belong to Aruza Pest Control.