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

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.

“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

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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