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updated: Tue Jun 10, 2008 08:37 am

Strong News

Local news for Strong, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday Jun 10 | KATV Little Rock

El Dorado Man Found Shot to Death in Strong

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old El Dorado man.

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Fri Jun 06, 2008

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA Experts In Caraway Area Store To Offer Free Advice On Rebuilding Safer And Stronger

Rebuilding or repairing a home after flooding can be an overwhelming task. But with the right information, homeowners can build back in a way that reduces the likelihood of future damage.

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Related Topix: Caraway, AR, FEMA, US News, Weather

Sat May 10, 2008

Free Republic

Particularly Dangerous Situation

“AS STRONGER FORCING NOW EMERGES WITH THE ADVANCING UPPER TROUGH...RESIDUAL WEAK INHIBITION SHOULD BE REMOVED AND ALLOW FOR SURFACE-BASED STORM DEVELOPMENT.”

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI DESTRUCTIVE TORNADOES...LARGE HAIL TO 2.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER... THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH...AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS. via Free Republic

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Related Topix: Texarkana, AR, Texarkana, TX Metro, Weather

Tue Apr 08, 2008

Arkansas Online

Special elections results

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Voters in six of 10 school districts approved property tax measures in special elections Tuesday, fending off the threat of state intervention in districts that had their last ... via Arkansas Online

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Related Topix: Arkansas, Mountain Home, AR, Mena, AR, Huttig, AR

Mon Apr 07, 2008

Herald-Leader

10 districts set special elections

“We could go back and look at more personnel cuts, maybe even some academic services or extracurricular activities”

Hoping to get enough money to keep the state off their backs, eight school districts across Arkansas are asking voters to raise property taxes in special elections set for Tuesday. via Herald-Leader

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Related Topix: Mountain Home, AR, Mountain Pine, AR, Horatio, AR, Yell County, AR, Arkansas

Sun Mar 16, 2008

Herald-Leader

Storms push strong winds, hail across state

“Our primary concern in central and north Arkansas was hail”

Hail pelted much of Arkansas on Friday night and into Saturday morning during thunderstorms that caused at least one funnel cloud, knocked out power and blew down trees in several counties. via Herald-Leader

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Related Topix: Patmos, AR, Blytheville, AR, Hempstead County, AR, Calion, AR, North Little Rock, AR

Fri Feb 22, 2008

KTHV-TV

Lincoln, Pryor, Snyder Announce $299,635 for Early Childhood Development Program

“This funding will help parents in Little Rock support their children's development and increase access to vital community services.”

Press Release U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative Vic Snyder Friday announced a $299,635 grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences through the U.S. Department of ... via KTHV-TV

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Related Topix: Lincoln, AR, Yorktown, AR, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Vic Snyder, Little Rock, AR

Thu Jan 31, 2008

The Morning News

Huntsville Schools Sets Millage Vote

“Hopefully the public is aware of this sense of urgency”

Officials in Huntsville and Green Forest are hoping the third time is a charm to improve school buildings in those communities. via The Morning News

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Related Topix: Huttig, AR, Green Forest, AR, Huntsville, AR, Education Etc.

Wed Jan 30, 2008

Herald-Leader

Districts hope 2nd tax vote succeeds

“The state is directing that we do something to meet suitability and growth needs”

Seven Arkansas school districts where voters rejected proposed tax increases for construction projects in September's elections will try again by the end of April. via Herald-Leader

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Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Huttig, AR, Green Forest, AR, Mountain Home, AR, Clarendon, AR

Tue Jan 29, 2008

New York Times

December Durable Goods Orders Jump

“The durable goods report suggests that the economy is probably in better shape than a lot of people thought, although it is only one month”

New orders for long-lasting U.S.-made manufactured goods rose by a much bigger-than-expected 5.2 percent in December and a key gauge of business spending also surged, a Commerce Department report showed on ... via New York Times

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Sat Jan 05, 2008

Http

In the Churches

The theme will be "Preach the Word." The guest speaker will be Dr. E.A. Porchia, moderator of the Ouachita District Association and pastor of Greater Paradise Missionary Baptist Church in El Dorado. via Http

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Related Topix: Smackover, AR, El Dorado, AR, Junction City, AR

Sun Nov 18, 2007

Northwest Arkansas Times

Weather conditions keep many firefighters busy battling blazes

Dry weather conditions and strong winds have prompted area officials to discourage outdoor burning. via Northwest Arkansas Times

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Related Topix: Prairie Grove, AR, Elkins, AR, West Fork, AR, Washington County, AR, Weather

Sat Sep 22, 2007

MaxPreps

Arkansas High School Football - Junction City knocks off Strong

The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Junction City Dragons and the visiting Strong Bulldogs , observed Junction City's football squad thwart Strong by a count of 28-13. The Dragons now own a 4-0 ... via MaxPreps

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Related Topix: High School Sports - 7AA East League, Junction City, AR, High School Sports - 8AA League

Mon Sep 17, 2007

FOX16.com

The 2007 Emmy Awards: And the Winners Are...

Check out this year's best dressed stars! Check out this year's Emmys trends! Spoiler Alert! Though host Ryan Seacrest didn't sing or dance at this year's Emmys Sunday night, there were still some big smiles ... via FOX16.com

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Fri Sep 14, 2007

Arkansas News Bureau

NEWS

News Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 Some juvenile judges quick to put first offenders in state custody, committee told By Rob Moritz NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Some juvenile judges do not weigh all of their options before ... via Arkansas News Bureau

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Related Topix: Science, Computer Science, Rudy, AR, West Memphis, AR

Wed Sep 12, 2007

Arkansas News Bureau

NEWS

News Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 Report: Nearly 38 percent of state's children overweight or at risk By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Body-mass index assessments of Arkansas students last year found that nearly 38 percent ... via Arkansas News Bureau

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Related Topix: West Memphis, AR, Bentonville, AR

Mon Sep 10, 2007

Pine Bluff Commercial

Report: Nearly 38 percent of Ark. kids overweight or at risk

“We've got to keep everybody engaged and working hard, or we're going to lose a future generation of kids to this epidemic”

A report that shows Arkansas' school children aren't gaining excessive weight was victory enough Monday for the state's chief health official. via Pine Bluff Commercial

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Arkansas, Bearden, AR, Huttig, AR

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