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Shipping down 20% on Arkansas River; tariffs, 'water conditions' blamed

Shipping down 20% on Arkansas River; tariffs, 'water conditions' blamed

Shipping down 20% on Arkansas River; tariffs, 'water conditions' blamed

Commercial shipping traffic on the Arkansas River fell sharply in 2025, with new federal data showing a 20% decline in river-borne tonnage, a downturn being attributed to a combination of President Trump’s tariffs and challenging water conditions.According to the U.S.

Hollis in f inal phases of f iber installation

From staff reports HOLLIS – Right now, things are quiet in Hollis.But only until all the f iber- optic internet access in finished.Located in far southwestern Oklahoma – roughly three miles from the Texas border –Hollis and its rural area are going fiber optic.