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http://www.kait8.com/Global/story.asp?S=11171567

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http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=39480

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Keri and I at the Jefferson Jackson Dinner Friday night at Verizon in Little Rock

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http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=38937

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http://www.arkansashighways.com/Maps/TrafficCountyMaps/2008ADT/TrafficCount.htm

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Doug Holt with River Country 96.7 will be broadcasting live from the NEDC building on Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to stop by to promote your upcoming community event.At five minutes and six seconds after 4 a.m on the 8th of July this year, the time and date will be 04:05:06 07/08/09. This will never happen again.Jackson County Library presents Miss Sally's Story Time and "

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http://http://arkansasnews.com/2009/07/05/honey-bees-in-arkansas-weathering-stressful-ailment/

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Here

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http://hcfan.3cdn.net/997b551ff13f39f231_xhm6b5zpv.pdf

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Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC) announces the ReNewport Grant program for 2009. The NEDC is creating a funding pool of $25,000 to be dedicated to help small businesses in Newport make needed improvements to the exterior of their buildings, to their parking lots or grounds. The goals of the grant are to assist small businesses in making capital improvements to their buildings, to

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December 12th Big Brothers and Big Sisters Fundraiser Dinner 5:30-6:45 with Newport High School Drama Department play at 7 pm. Tickets $7. Please contact me for tickets (lj@ljbryant.com). In the first year of the program this year, we have over 30 matches. A match can cost as much as $1,000. Your support is needed for Big Brothers and Big Sisters here in Jackson County.Jackson County Advisory

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Today in Tuckerman there is a Mayoral runoff and a City Council runoff. Questions about voting? Call Jackson County Clerk-(870) 523-7400.

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Specialty Sands, LLC has recently selected Newport as the home for their new sand mining and processing operation. Specialty Sands is a subsidiary of Klotz Sand, Inc., a company that has been in the business of processing sand and other materials since 1973. The company reached an agreement with local officials on an industrial site and will start to move equipment to the site during the first

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Questions about voting? Jackson County residents call the Jackson County Clerk-(870) 523-7400. White County residents call the White County Clerk (501) 279-6200.

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Over 200 area residents attended "The Haunted Choices House of Horrors" which showcased the horrors and consequences of substance abuse. October 31, 2008 the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Subcommittee held a Haunted House and other activities at the Branch Community Center. The evening started with trunk or treat, face painting, a sponge-throwing contest, a cakewalk, and apple bobbing before

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http://www.kait8.com/Global/category.asp?C=4391

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http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=9231303

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Early Voting Begins today.Questions about voting? Jackson County residents call the Jackson County Clerk-(870) 523-7400. White County residents call the White County Clerk (501) 279-6200.

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http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=35085

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Sen. Hillary Clinton will return to Little Rock this month to campaign for Sen. Barack Obama. "Senator Clinton is returning to Arkansas, and I could not be more pleased," said Democratic Party of Arkansas Chairman David Pryor. "Arkansas Democrats are always excited to see Hillary. We're going to have a great time as we encourage Arkansans to vote for Senator Obama." Senator Clinton will be

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Newport Greyhound Artez Brown is one of three featured plays on KAIT's website from Friday night's game. The winning play will be announced during the 10 p.m. newscast Tuesday. Vote for Artez's play at http://www.kait8.com/Global/category.asp?C=69620&nav=menu67_4. You can vote until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=9084851

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"The Newport School Board will accept Jeff Rutledge as a member in the October school board meeting. Rutledge won the school board race with 43 votes, eight more than his opponent Donnie Schulz."Source: "http://www.newportindependent.com/articles/2008/09/19/news/01.txt"

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Jonesboro Sun reports today: "http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=34749""Jackson CountyThe only contested race in Jackson County is between Donnie Schulz and Jeff Rutledge for Zone 4, Position 4, on the Newport School Board.Schulz said he wants to be involved in his children’s education.“To me, there is no one issue in particular,” Schulz said. “My four kids go there and I feel like I need

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Today from 1:30 - 3:00 pm a reception will be held at the Newport Business Resource Center to unveil a joint project between graduate students from the Clinton School of Public Service, the Downtown Revitalization and Improvement Volunteer Effort (D.R.I.V.E.), the Iron Mountain Regional Arts Council (IMRAC) and the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC).In the attached press release you

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Wonder about the history of labor day? See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_day

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http://www.kait8.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?clipId1=2808073&at1=News&vt1=v&h1=Saturation+Patrols&d1=26433&redirUrl=www.kait8.com&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http%3A//www.kait8.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp%3FclipId1%3D2808073%26at1%3DNews%26vt1%3Dv%26h1%3DSaturation+Patrols%26d1%3D26433%26redirUrl%3Dwww.kait8.com%

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http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=8897175

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http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=34358

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http://www.kait8.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?clipId1=2803750&at1=News&vt1=v&h1=Lincoln+Energy&d1=67633&redirUrl=www.kait8.com&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http%3A//www.kait8.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp%3FclipId1%3D2803750%26at1%3DNews%26vt1%3Dv%26h1%3DLincoln+Energy%26d1%3D67633%26redirUrl%3Dwww.kait8.com%26activePane%

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http://www.newportindependent.com/articles/2008/08/13/news/01.txt

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http://www.kait8.com/Global/category.asp?C=4391

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http://www.todaysthv.com/video/default.aspx?aid=71494Also, see the Gang of 10. It is a group of 5 Democrat and 5 Republican U. S. Senators determined to comprise to achieve results for energy independence. Both of our U.S. Senators are in this group. http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/05/energy.debate/?iref=hpmostpop

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http://www.kait8.com/global/Story.asp?s=8708106Vote for Newport on KAIT's website.

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See the video footage at: "http://www.kait8.com/Global/category.asp?C=4391"

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KAIT reports on the Jacksonport leveehttp://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=8725193

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Minimum Wage increases today to $6.55. It will go to $7.25 next summer.

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NEWPORT (KAIT) Newport has gone through some tough times that has earned it the name of "Plucky Newport"Between the devastating fires, and floods Newport has risen like a phoenix to where it is today.Full story at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=8711504"Video footage of KAIT's trip to Newport yesterday: "http://www.kait8.com/Global/category.asp?C=4391"

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Thank you again for your support. The campaign does have debt. If you want to contribute financially to the campaign's debt relief; we would love your help. Contributions can be mailed to PO Box 1161 Newport, Arkansas 72112.

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"To exclude from positions of trust and command all those below the age of 44 would have kept Jefferson from writing the Declaration of Independence, Washington from commanding the Continental Army, Madison from fathering the Constitution, Hamilton from serving as secretary of the treasury, Clay from being elected speaker of the House and Christopher Columbus from discovering America."--JFK

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Thank you to all 1,315 of you who voted for our campaign. We loved visiting with all of you on the phone, in your home, and at many events. Also, thank you to so many who donated and volunteered whether those people lived in the district or not.Let's continue to work to make Jackson and White Counties great places to live and work. I will continue my work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the

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Please early vote for me today. For Jackson County voters-early voting is at the Village Mall until 4:30 pm down from Village Grill. For White County voters-early voting is at the County Courthouse. Tomorrow- Tuesday June 10th, you can vote at your normal polling location. If you are unsure about your polling location please let me know (lj@ljbryant.com) or call your county clerk: (870) 523-7420

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You can early vote now thru Friday and then again on Monday the 9th until 6pm I believe. Early voting in Jackson County is being held at the Village Mall. Early voting in White County is located inside the courthouse. Please go early vote for me.We need more jobs and we need to reduce the cost of healthcare. I'm ready to go to work on day 1 as the only candidate with legislative experience. We

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http://www.ljbryant.com/radio-ad2.mp3

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Early voting starts June 3 and the runoff is June 10th. We need your vote to go to work on Day 1 to fight for better paying jobs and to secure affordable healthcare for everyone.

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Kaneaster Hodges, Newport, reappointed to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2014.See: "http://www.governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=459"

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http://www.ljbryant.com/radio-ad.wavListen to our radio ad.

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I ask for your vote. I'm the only candidate with legislative experience. I want to go to work to fight for more higher paying jobs and to secure affordable healthcare for everyone.You can vote starting Monday May 5th. Early voting in Jackson County happens in the Village Mall. In White County, you can early vote at the County Courthouse.

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It is up see www.ljbryant.com. It is on the main page.

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"NEWPORT (KAIT) - 45 senior ASU nursing students stepped out of the classroom and hit the streets of Newport to clean up. "Video coverage at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=8223863"

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"LITTLE ROCK - Now that drilling in the Fayetteville Shale play has been under way for more than two years, a larger percentage of Chesapeake Energy Corp.'s jobs on drilling rig crews are filled by Arkansans, a company official said Tuesday."Full story at: "http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2008/04/23/News/346030.html"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-52823907313663264702008-04-22T09:05:00.000-05:002008-04-22T09:06:12.692-05:00

"NEWPORT, AR (KAIT) -- A Randolph County man convicted of murdering a Dalton family almost ten years ago was back before a judge on Monday."Video coverage at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=8205222"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-40642442978200290772008-04-21T07:52:00.001-05:002008-04-21T07:52:55.701-05:00

I read this online from a legislative website: " In December, 2002, regular unleaded was $1.17 in Arkansas, so the price has tripled in 64 months. If it triples again in the next 64 months, regular unleaded will be in $10.38 per gallon in 2013. "

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-22240490931944622092008-04-16T07:16:00.005-05:002008-04-16T07:19:09.216-05:00

I believe these are pictures of the highway at the park before it went underwater again. "Source: http://www.rivercountry967.com/"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-70256303700121909132008-04-15T21:09:00.000-05:002008-04-15T21:10:04.058-05:00

"In Newport and Jackson County the White River remained at its highest in several years as excess water from Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes, both of which flow into the White, had to be released over the weekend. With both the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers at high levels, there is no place for the White and its tributaries to drain into, and that is one of the major causes of the flooding that

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"Gulf Coast residents who evacuated to Arkansas after hurricanes in August and September 2005 pushed the Natural State to the top of the list nationally in terms of the size of its homeless population, according to a report prepared for Congress. "Full story at: "http://www.nwanews.com/adg/News/222853/"

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"ABC, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and KAIT have teamed up to bring 'Oprah's Big Give' to a Region 8 community which fell victim to the February 5 tornado outbreak."Full story at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/Story.asp?s=8159093"

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"JACKSON COUNTY, AR (KAIT) -- Over the past several weeks the standing water in Region 8 has gone up and down. With more rain on the way, Jackson County is taking drastic steps including closing down a major highway to try to slow the flooding in the area."Full story and video coverage at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=8143905"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-76545530128505618322008-04-09T07:06:00.000-05:002008-04-09T07:07:11.101-05:00

"LITTLE ROCK - Almost all of the payday lending operations ordered by the state to cease illegal lending practices have said they will comply, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Tuesday."Full story at: "http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2008/04/09/News/345897.html"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-2486364429886090912008-04-08T20:50:00.000-05:002008-04-08T20:51:30.218-05:00

""Jackson County Judge Kerry Tharpe of Tuckerman said the levees throughout his county are holding up in spite of the heavy rains last week. Tharpe said the county has been helped in recent days by officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.“They have been helping us. They are doing hourly monitoring of the levees,” Tharpe said. Tharpe said the county has also stockpiled more than 7,000

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See more Central Arkansas storm damage at: "http://www.arktimes.com/blogs/arkansasblog/2008/04/storm_photos.aspx#more"

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The first picture is from the day time activities. We had a MADD speaker for Newport Jr. High, Newport Sr. High, and Tuckerman. The second picture is the great ladies of Junior Auxiliary who helped make our Town Hall evening meeting happen last night. (Disregard the dates on the pictures)

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"By Warren WatkinsTuesday, April 1, 2008 6:58 PM CDTThe Daily CitizenRoyalty owners in White County have reacted to the news that the Arkansas legislature has approved a hike in the severance tax on natural gas produced by wells all over the state. "Full story at: "http://www.thedailycitizen.com/articles/2008/04/02/news/top_stories/top01.txt"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-11505780279156985332008-03-31T21:40:00.001-05:002008-03-31T21:41:44.919-05:00

Here is a picture of Governor Beebe's tour of Jacksonport.

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-81197063956995401682008-03-30T19:47:00.005-05:002008-03-30T19:51:43.827-05:00

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-82677110149699413522008-03-30T15:43:00.000-05:002008-03-30T15:44:17.411-05:00

"JACKSON COUNTY, AR (KAIT) -- Several roads all across Region 8 have been underwater for over a week. Now some of the flood waters are starting to go down and are leaving behind damaged roads. "Video coverage at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=8086178"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-22194443117152697642008-03-28T07:11:00.000-05:002008-03-28T07:12:15.307-05:00

"Jackson County reports In Jackson County, at least 53 houses were damaged, according to Jackson County Judge Kerry Tharpe. About 47 roads were damaged and at least 10 roads were still under water. The American Red Cross has set up a shelter at Jacksonport. Water on Arkansas Highway 14 between Newport and Oil Trough is clearing, Tharpe said. The Black River in Pocahontas dropped a foot Wednesday

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-87658805223970481082008-03-26T07:43:00.001-05:002008-03-26T07:43:54.990-05:00

"LITTLE ROCK - The chairman of the St. Francis County Election Commission denied wrongdoing Tuesday in a disputed 2006 Senate runoff election in East Arkansas."Full story at: "http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2008/03/26/News/345725.html"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-37290733018072071842008-03-25T06:37:00.000-05:002008-03-25T06:38:06.419-05:00

"LITTLE ROCK - In a first for the state Legislature, a Senate committee is scheduled to begin a public hearing Tuesday to decide whether an East Arkansas senator was legally elected to his seat."Full story at: "http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2008/03/25/News/345711.html"

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"The alternative fuel flowing into the nation’s gas tanks is presenting a new challenge for Arkansas firefighters. "Full story at: "http://www.nwanews.com/adg/News/220730/"

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Betts vs. Reeves in NovemberSaturday, March 22, 2008 8:32 PM CDTNo incumbent in race for state rep.By Warren WatkinsThe Daily CitizenWith current state representative David Evans term limited, the race for House District 50, which includes Searcy, will see Democrat Monty Betts against Republican Kyle Reeves.Full story at: "http://www.thedailycitizen.com/articles/2008/03/23/news/top_stories/top01.

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"Volunteers from area fire departments are helping stack sandbags along the levee wall to prevent the seeping water from escaping. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe arrived Friday afternoon in Jackson County to survey the situation saying that the people are very resilient and they will be all right. "Text story at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=8053706" & "http://www.kait8.com/global/

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-68773290900845611542008-03-21T07:47:00.001-05:002008-03-21T07:50:35.395-05:00

"NEWPORT, AR (KAIT) -- Residents all across Region 8 are experiencing heavy flooding due to Tuesday night's storms. However, one Jackson County neighborhood that hasn't been flooded at all is now dealing with a surprise."Full story and video coverage at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=8048635"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-37413621717522361752008-03-21T07:43:00.001-05:002008-03-21T07:43:34.139-05:00

"Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is developing a Compatibility Determination regarding a proposed bridge replacement and minor expansion of right-of-way (ROW) for Jackson County Road 51. This use is proposed by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department and Jackson County."Full Story at: "http://www.newportindependent.com/articles/2008/03/21/news/05.txt"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-36774319765605849132008-03-20T17:22:00.001-05:002008-03-20T17:24:04.522-05:00

"As of Wed­nesday night, Arkansas 14, from Batesville to the Jackson County line, was flooded and closed, Arkansas highway officials said in a posting on their Web site.Arkansas 37, 226 and 224 near Tuckerman were closed because of rising waters, Jackson County Judge Kerry Tharpe said. "Full story at: "http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=32168"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-31416645643627127682008-03-19T09:45:00.001-05:002008-03-19T09:45:49.773-05:00

LITTLE ROCK - Payday lenders throughout Arkansas must shut down immediately or face the likelihood of lawsuits, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday.Full story at: "http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2008/03/19/News/345648.html"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-56269574657627133442008-03-15T07:24:00.002-05:002008-03-15T07:26:20.690-05:00

This picture is not very clear. This is me riding a donkey and trying to pick up one dollar bills off the floor. We could not get off the donkey or touch the floor. It was fun.

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-71440951608464704662008-03-11T21:55:00.000-05:002008-03-11T21:56:39.097-05:00

"LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe announced today that he is contacting legislators to determine support for an agreed increase of the severance tax on natural gas in Arkansas. The agreement will create an ongoing roads program for Arkansas without increasing natural-gas rates for residential Arkansas customers. Discussions ended yesterday when representatives of the natural-gas industry agreed

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-42529965142723166462008-03-10T06:48:00.000-05:002008-03-10T06:49:26.826-05:00

LITTLE ROCK (AP) - A former gas-industry executive who's offering a proposal for November's ballot to boost the state's severance tax on natural gas says gas companies would be wise to return to the bargaining table with Governor Beebe.Full story at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=7985954

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-35227565408209074322008-03-09T07:14:00.002-05:002008-03-09T07:19:06.910-05:00

If you want a sign call me (870-376-4458) or shoot me an email (lj@ljbryant.com)

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-50278431526181694442008-03-08T06:43:00.000-06:002008-03-08T06:44:17.464-06:00

Jackson County Justice of the Peace, District 6 — Greg Anselmi, R-Bradford. Justice of the Peace, District 4 — John O. Casteel, R-Newport. Swifton City Council, Position 1 — Dennis Neal, D. Swifton City Council, Position 2 — Nettie Jane Thompson, DStory from: http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=31965

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WEST MEMPHIS (KAIT)-"It's every police officers worst nightmare to realize that you've taken a life, and it was a toy gun," said Assistant Police Chief Mike Allen.Full Story at:http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=7972215

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Snow in March?

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-80981129521944512152008-03-03T22:17:00.000-06:002008-03-03T22:18:05.904-06:00

http://www.kait8.com/Global/story.asp?S=7954786KAIT's story of yesterday's lecture at Jacksonport. I was there and enjoyed it.

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Today we filed!

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Here is our most recent press release about our great fundraising news for February. This is all thanks to all of you and your help.:"Democrat L. J. Bryant, of Newport, candidate for the Arkansas State House of Representatives District 58, has raised $20,430.90 in contributions. This is one of the biggest fundraising totals in the state for any House race. This amount is 300% greater than the

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http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=31811The Jonesboro Sun did an article today on the high cost of heating for our senior citizens.

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-13193763504573478592008-02-27T21:46:00.001-06:002008-02-27T21:46:30.113-06:00

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 228 people, 103 households, and 64 families residing in the town. The population density was 419.2/km² (1,102.9/mi²). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 213.3/km² (561.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.56% White and 0.44% Native American. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.More info at: "http://

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"LITTLE ROCK - More than 5,000 aerospace and aviation jobs in Arkansas will need to be filled in the next decade, according to Arkansas Economic Development Commission officials who met Thursday with business and government officials to discuss ways to bolster the industry."Full article at: "http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2008/02/22/News/345392.html"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-50723280185873991182008-02-21T21:36:00.000-06:002008-02-21T21:37:05.815-06:00

NEWPORT — The Newport City Council passed a resolution Tuesday in support of a state grant proposal to promote the region’s musical history.Full Story at: "http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=31687"

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"LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- The long-grain rice grown in Arkansas and across the Mid-South could dominate Cuban dinner tables and a potential market worth hundreds of millions of dollars if the U.S. lifts a trade embargo against the island nation."Full story at: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AR_CASTRO_RICE_AROL-?SITE=ARMOU&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2008-02-19-12-15-34

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LITTLE ROCK, AR - Governor Beebe today took back some of his praise for the federal response to recent tornadoes in Arkansas. Beebe says the government embarrased itself by purchasing mobile homes now found to have high levels of formaldehyde.Full story at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=7889080"

L. J. Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747748813996105972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014370338626142265.post-37923233269945554392008-02-16T23:38:00.002-06:002008-02-16T23:40:41.686-06:00

Keri and I had a great time tonight at the Grubbs 50's fundraiser. Keri sang. We got to visit with our good friends. My dad graduated from Grubbs and I grew up outside of Grubbs.

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LITTLE ROCK (AP) -- A Little Rock health care executive who lost the Republican primary for an Arkansas congressional seat in 2006 is considering running against Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor, the state GOP chairman said.Full story at: "http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AR_SENATE_FORMICOLA_AROL-?SITE=ARMOU&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2008-02-15-02-01-58"

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"(Media-Newswire.com) - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) will deploy mobile homes from its Hope, Ark. facility for use as disaster housing in support of the recent tornadoes in Arkansas and Tennessee. The mobile homes will be used to provide temporary housing for eligible applicants who suffered damages to or losses of their

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