This has been quite a week. I hope you were able to see the FOX 16 package on Anne Pressly’s funeral in the 9 PM news. It is always remarkable when religion gets properly presented, and I am not saying that the media is a bunch of commie bastards. It is difficult to understand and present theological points and FOX 16 did an excellent job of editing Bishop Philip Jones’ remarks. Jones observed how Jesus’ death on the cross confronted violence and evil in the world. It was well said and nicely presented. You can view it online here. Her employer, KATV did such a fine profile on Ms. Pressly. My goodness, station manager from everlasting Dale Nicholson got all choked up. I did not know Anne Pressly, but she must have been quite an exceptional individual.
The search for my new third job continues and I do appreciate your suggestions. This is bound to be a great weekend, but first a little news.
Over 50,00 have voted early in Pulaski County so far. Early voting continues today, tomorrow and Monday.
Arkansas’ six metropolitan areas were among 14 in the country that recorded drops in unemployment rates in September.
The Chair of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System has resigned after her travel expenses drew the attention of state lawmakers. Robin Nichols of Jonesboro defended her travels saying she discovered in her travels that one software company would not be suitable for the state because their employees wore polo shirts and khakis.
Arkadelphia lawyer Todd Turner tells the Arkansas Supreme Court that the state’s check cashing act is unconstitutional because it allows so-called payday lenders to charge too much interest.
Verizon Wireless cleared a major regulatory hurdle toward acquiring Little Rock-based Alltel Corp., receiving conditional consent from the U.S. Department of Justice. The department will require Verizon Communications Corp. to divest assets in 100 areas in 22 states to proceed with the $28.1 billion transaction.
Sen. Steve Farris is requesting an attorney general’s opinion on oil and gas drilling on wild life reserves. Is that in harmony with the Game and Fish Commission’s constitutional mandate to protect wildlife? And does a gas company lease of public land for private use make it taxable?
An environmental group said Thursday that a ballot measure allowing the state to issue $300 million in bonds for water projects would harm wildlife lead to corruption reminiscent of disgraced former state Sen. Nick Wilson.
A magistrate ordered two white supremacists accused of plotting to kill Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and dozens of other black people to remain in federal custody without bond while they await trial.
The city of Texarkana is considering the construction of a $13 million water park
Three Dillard’s board members; Peter Johnson, Robert Connor and Warren Stephens, take issue with a demand by Barington Capital Group and Clinton Group that the retailer immediately search for a new CEO and replace other Dillard family members.
Chesapeake Energy reported a third quarter profit of $3.28 billion on revenues of $7.5 billion.
Southwestern Energy’s reported third quarter net income of $218.2 million, up from $51 million for the same period in 2007.
Authorities have filed capital murder charges against two people for the August slaying of a Pine Bluff couple whose bodies were found in their burning home. James Jordan III of Grady, and Jeremy Dewayne Gipson of Pine Bluff, are also charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, arson and theft.
Forrest City police are trying to find out who stole a shotgun from a patrol car that was being repaired.
Little Rock police have announced the arrest of John Wesley Jackson Jr., charged with first-degree murder for the recently slaying of Sonya Ratliff in her home on Holly Springs. Ratliff was shot in her bathroom while her children were home. Jackson was a former boyfriend.
27 year-old Robert Johnson, who was burned when a house exploded Wednesday evening in rural western Pulaski County, remained hospitalized Thursday, a hospital spokesman said.
Arkansas has another vengeance match Saturday against #19 ranked Tulsa, whose offensive coordinator is well known in northwest Arkansas, Gus Malzahn, who is also the speaker at Little Rock’s Touchdown Club on Monday. Arkansas State travels to #2 Alabama.
Join me and Bill Vickery for the WEDNESDAY WAKE-UP around 6:45 every Wednesday morning on KARK TV Channel 4. We pick winners and losers from the past week and comment on the day's top news. Sometimes we play rough, but it is always a million laughs.
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