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Rankin to announce 4th district intentions Monday
Beth Anne Rankin, who led an unsuccessful run for the Fourth District congressional seat last year against incumbent Rep. Mike Ross, will take another bite at the apple in 2012. The official announcement will be made Monday during tours of … Continue reading
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Severe thunderstorm heading our way
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 3:15 p.m. for southern Union County, according to reports issued over the scanner. Nasty weather has been located in Mt. Holly and is moving south/southeast at 5 m.p.h. and … Continue reading
Posted in BREAKING NEWS, By Allison Gatlin, Weather
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Quake felt along eastern coast
Twitter just exploded with reports of an earthquake felt in New York City, Washington D.C., Virginia and Pennsylvania. Some reports put it at a 5.8 magnitude in northern Virginia. The Pentagon was reportedly evacuated when the first tremors were felt … Continue reading
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El Dorado man arrested for kidnapping a prostitute
After realizing that the El Dorado Police Department had been notified of the possible kidnapping, Nicholas Burris, 26, of El Dorado, untied the young woman within the trunk of his vehicle and attempted to let her go. According to the … Continue reading
Posted in BREAKING NEWS, By Allison Gatlin, Crime
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BREAKING: EPD make arrest in infant death
The El Dorado Police Department arrested 21-year-old Desmond Evans on capital murder charges for the death of his girlfriend’s 18-month-old daughter Tuesday. The girl reportedly stopped breathing at her residence while Evans and another male were watching her. She was … Continue reading
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FLDS leader convicted on two counts sexual assault
More than three years after the raid on a west Texas compound that resulted in the arrests of 12 men for bigomy and sexual assault, Warren Jeffs, a leader in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, … Continue reading
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Ross announces he won’t seek a seventh term, hints at a gubernatorial run
It appears that Rep. Mike Ross might be making his move for the governorship after his announcement this morning that he won’t run for a seventh congressional term after his current term expires at the end of 2012. He hints … Continue reading
Posted in BREAKING NEWS, By Allison Gatlin, Politics
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Blown fuse sparks outage
A wire down on Peach and Hill caused several blocks to momentarily lose power just minutes ago, according to Entergy Representative Bill Luther. “Everybody’s lights blinked on that circuit, but it resets automatically,” he said. “That boom was the fuse … Continue reading
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NOW hacking whistle-blower found dead
The reporter who first blew the whistle on the News of the World hacking scandal was just found dead in his UK residence, according to various news reports. Police responded to a welfare call this morning and discovered the body … Continue reading
Posted in BREAKING NEWS, By Allison Gatlin, Crime, World
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Verdict reached in Anthony trial
After deliberating for 10 hours over two days, the jury in the Casey Anthony murder trial has finally reached a verdict, which the judge will read at 1:15 p.m. central time. On the plate for Anthony, 25, who is accused … Continue reading
Posted in BREAKING NEWS, By Allison Gatlin, Crime, News
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Palin emails now available online
Three years and an entire vice presidential run later, and the Alaska Legislature has finally fulfilled a Freedom of Information request put forth by The Associated Press in 2008 for all of former Gov. Sarah Palin’s emails. Only three pages … Continue reading
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Two arrests in Cross investigation
Union County Sheriff’s Office investigators have made two arrests in the investigation into Mary Cross’ death. Cross, 65, whose body was discovered within her vehicle submerged in a creek in Norphlet, had been missing for approximately a month before she … Continue reading
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Gingrich to announce bid Wednesday
One of the many “celebrity” candidates, Newt Gingrich, is set to announce his presidential bid via Facebook and Twitter on Wednesday. According to The Associated Press, he will later give his first interview to (surprise, surprise) Fox News, and will … Continue reading
Hope everyone’s got their eyes on TV
President Obama is minutes away from making a last-minute national security announcement. Political pundits persist in calling the Sunday night emergency announcement “extraordinary,” and though I regularly disagree with the talking heads, in this case, I think “extraordinary” is most … Continue reading
Posted in BREAKING NEWS, By Allison Gatlin, News, Politics
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Batten down: Tornado warning issued
A tornado warning has been issued for El Dorado, Smackover, Magnolia and Norphlet. Reports coming over the scanner warn of a 60 mph tornado in Waldo headed this direction. Quarter-sized hail and high winds are expected. UPDATE: Reports on the … Continue reading
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