Hillary Clinton will be in Arkansas tomorrow

From Arkansas News: "LITTLE ROCK - Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., will hold a town hall meeting in North Little Rock on Wednesday, six days ahead of the state's Feb. 5 primary, her campaign staff said Monday."

The picture is from Governor Beebe's endorsement of Senator Clinton in mid 2007.

FOOTAGE FROM THE EVENT: http://arkansasmatters.com/media_player.php?media_id=24477#

Governor Beebe waiting on special session

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Governor Mike Beebe says he won't call a special session to consider raising the state's severance tax on natural gas unless he gets a commitment from the majority of legislators needed to pass such a hike.

Groundbreaking, Ribbon Cutting and Economic Development Announcement

The groundbreaking was held today for the new Transportation Technology Center. ASU Newport has one of the premier truck driving programs in the country. This will only enhance the program. Special guests today included Governor Beebe, Senator Jack Critcher, and Dr. Wyatt (ASU System President). Many other guests were on hand from the State Highway Department and the State Economic Development Commission.

Jon Chadwell shared many pieces of great news. Look for the TV news tonight and print news soon for the details. The details include a new hotel, more jobs at our local state prison, and the opening of a new Sears. Also, we took a bus tour to see the new rail spur.

See video footage at: http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=7776620

See print coverage at: http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=31277

State Police seeking applicants

"For anyone interested in getting a job in law enforcement, Arkansas State Police headquarters in Jonesboro was the place to be Tuesday evening. "

Full Story at: "http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=7759553"

State Police will have a town hall meeting February 5 in Newport, Troop B headquarters, 3200 Hwy. 67, 6 p.m.

MLK Day

I attended the AME MLK service today in Newport. It was a great service. Judge Barbara King spoke.

College Savings

"LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe, along with members of the Arkansas 529 Committee and the Aspiring Scholars Advisory Committee, today announced a new college savings’ program, the Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant. This new program makes matching funds available for working families who wish to invest in their children’s future by investing in Arkansas’s 529 plan. "

Full release at: "http://www.governor.arkansas.gov/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&news_id=363"

Do toy guns look too real?

"Rep. Otis Davis, D-Earle, said his proposal would require that plastic guns be painted in less realistic colors."

Full story at: "http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2008/01/15/News/344888.html"

Your thoughts welcome.