My morning updates are on K-106.3 The Greatest Hits of All Time with John Lee and Spirit FM at 93.3 and 100.7. You can also hear my early morning headlines on Y-95 in Camden.
The weekly column runs this morning in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. This upcoming episode concerns transportation issues, and that includes automobiles. Look for me in the Arkansas section on the Voices page.
Did I mention that I am still looking for my new third job?
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Today is Election Day in all the runoffs from the General Election.
Dozens of youngsters were sent to a hospital after three school buses collided in a chain-reaction crash in far southeastern Arkansas. State police say there were 76 people in the emergency room at a hospital in Lake Village. Ambulance workers said two people had serious injuries.
A Hot Springs businessman and his wife, along with the pilot of their twin-engine plane are dead after their plane crashed several miles from Nashville’s major airport. Police tentatively identified the three as Greg Secrest, the pilot; Rodney (Nick) Tillman and his wife, Rebecca Ann Tillman.
Tony Alamo testified for about an hour in Miller County Juvenile Court yesterday, admitting that he shares his house with many women. Alamo claims to only be married to one at a time. He was not asked about allegations of sexually abusing children in his facilities.
A group of hunters from Shreveport found themselves the target of a Miller County man during a trip to Arkansas. The Sheriff’s department has arrested and charged 30-year-old Lane Barber with five counts of aggravated assault. The Game and Fish Department say Barber will also be charged with obstructing hunting and endangering hunting activities.
Opening a Northwest Arkansas campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the top priority for Northwest Arkansas lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session, the region’s caucus chairman confirmed to the Democrat-Gazette.
Steve Harrelson, the State Rep. from Texarkana, reports in the Under the Dome Blog that there are already three house bill, 25 senate bills and one constitutional amendment filed for the January regular legislative session.
An estimated 66,000, or 9.2 percent, of Arkansas’ children are not covered by any form of health insurance, according to a report released Monday. One out of every 11 children is uninsured. Arkansas ranks the 25th highest percentage of uninsured children according to Families USA.
Wal-Mart will knock off $3 if California consumers discover problems with its price-scanners. California Attorney General Jerry Brown announced the move Monday in a settlement with the retailer after authorities found pricing errors throughout the state.
A reported robbery suspect at Pine Bluff was shot at least once by a police officer after the man reportedly fired a shot at the officer.
Arkansas State Police and law enforcement across the area will be cracking down on seat belt use as part of a national effort during the Thanksgiving holiday period. The Click It or Ticket campaign will continue through Sunday.
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission says that Arkansas State junior kicker Josh Arauco has been named one of three finalists for the prestigious Lou Groza Award, presented annually to the nation’s top place-kicker by the Fed-Ex Orange Bowl.
Arkansas defensive end Antwain Robinson and nose tackle Ernest Mitchell will end their careers on the sideline. Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino announced Monday that both seniors will be suspended for the LSU game Friday.
Three runoffs will be held today in Pulaski County to decide races for aldermen in North Little Rock and Alexander. Polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Little Rock School District leaders are considering a legal challenge to the state’s charter school law. The 1995 charter school law has resulted in the establishment of nine charter schools in Pulaski County with a 10th to open next year, all of which are drawing students and state funding away from traditional public schools.
A Little Rock man is dead after allegedly breaking into a home. The home intrusion happened in the Broadmoor neighborhood. A second suspect ran from the scene and remains on the loose. The homeowner told police two men forced their way into the kitchen, he grabbed his pistol and started shooting. That is homicide number 37.
The downtown Junction Bridge will be shut down for runners and walkers for at least three months early next year while crews do repairs and clean up. among proposed items is excavation of the famed Little Rock.
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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