happened in rural areas. 100 homes are so, they urged them to evacuate. we don't have reports of injuries or anybody trapped in their homes. but they expect this to continue. it's not just arkansas that is having a problem. up and down the arkansas river but as well as the mississippi river, parts of missouri are facing flooding emergencies as well. the president has declared a federal -- as approved a federal disaster declaration for parts of arkansas. there has been flooding not here but in ft. smith, arkansas. the concern is what happens if this river continues to rise. we're here in the downtown area. emergency management officials just met in a meeting a few minutes ago and they're trying to figure out their next steps. >> we'll stay close to this story with you and other reporters who are reporting it. we're hearing from attorney general bill barr for the first time since former special