…$4 for a gallon of regular unleaded in Arkansas.
So says Arkansasgasprices.com. By the way, Arkansas and Texas are the only two states in the region that have broken $4 per gallon. The rest are hovering just under, at $3.99.
The highest price I have seen in Union County is $3.90 at the Sumac Mart.
Meanwhile, on the low end:
After hearing more than a few rumblings and grumblings about the investigation into the alleged shooting incident involving Union County Justice of the Peace Jack Reynolds and an unidentified person, I decided to let everyone know that yes, the case is still ongoing, and yes, the News-Times will be reporting the findings as soon as we know them.
The case has been in the hands of 8th North District Prosecuting Attorney Chris Thomason since our own prosecutor recused himself because of a conflict of interest — the conflict being that the 13th Judicial District prosecutor is the legal counsel for the Union County Quorum Court, where Jack Reynolds sits as a justice of the peace.
The investigation is not being covered up, as rumors suggest. I have spoken with Thomason’s office and am assured that we will know something very soon. Until then, sit tight. We can’t print news if we don’t have it.
Photo credit: Associated Press. One rider was killed and 10 injured when this car slammed head-on into a group of racing cyclists in Mexico’s northern border city of Matamores. Police said the 28-year-old driver, who has been charged with killing the cyclist, was drunk and fell asleep at the wheel.
I was pleased to see today that the Catholic priest who spoke negatively about Hillary Clinton from the pulpit at Barack Obama’s former church has been asked to take a leave of absence.
The Associated Press reports today that Chicago Cardinal Francis George asked the Rev. Michael Pfleger to temporarily step down from his post to “reflect on his recent statements” regarding Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and her bid for the White House.
Last week, Pfleger mocked Clinton at Sen. Barack Obama’s former church, saying the New York senator felt “entitled” to the Democratic nomination for president.
In a guest sermon at Trinity United Church of Christ, Pfleger pretended he was Clinton crying over “a black man stealing my show.”
Personally, I think it was beyond poor taste for Pfleger to brooch the topic of politics from behind the pulpit. Men of God have no place talking to their parishioners about political candidates, much less trash mouthing them.
Has your pastor ever brought up politics at church? Do you think pastors should talk about political candidates and ask you to support or not support a particular candidate?
Let us know.
Here’s the Rev. Michael Pfleger making a fool of himself. The gentleman you see at the beginning of the video is not Pfleger, he is just introducing the priest to the congregation.
Don’t you feel sorry for them? One poor sap’s net worth dropped from $20 million down to a paltry $8 million, and now he’s afraid his wife will leave him because he can’t afford to buy her trips to Paris every month or two.
Click here for a nauseating fascinating look at the poor life of rich people.
Here’s an excerpt from the New York Times piece:
“THEIR spouses could leave them when they discover that their net worth has collapsed to eight figures from nine. Friends and business associates could avoid them as they pass their lunchtime tables at Barney’s or the Four Seasons. And these snubs could trickle down to their children.
“‘They fear their kids won’t get invited to the right birthday parties,’ said Michele Kleier, an Upper East Side-based real estate broker. ‘If they have to give up things that are invisible, they’re O.K. as long as they don’t have give up things visible to the outside world.’”
I thought I had heard of everything, but never a church turning its back on one of its parishioners.
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Don’t know about you, but I’d sure love to be here right now. Anyone have exciting vacation plans this summer? Hopefully I’ll be heading to the Gulf of Mexico sometime soon.
Apparently a man was awakened last night inside his Chenal mansion by an intruder pointing a semi-automatic weapon in his face. The victim was bound by duct tape and then smelled smoke inside his home. For the rest…click here.
Call me a Debbie Downer, but I’m just not that jazzed up about this year’s Musicfest lineup. I really hope that some day we can attract big-name rock/alternative bands to the festival. But I guess locally, country/blues-rock sells.
I think it’s great that we are at least getting some big names, and the festival is always an economic boost for the city. So kudos to Musicfest organizers for that.
Oh, and in case you’ve been under a rock for the last 24 hours, here’s the lineup:
Headliners on Oct. 3 and 4:
• John Anderson
• Kenny Wayne Shepherd
• Shooter Jennings
Leading in for the headliners on the main stage will be:
• Reckless Kelly
• Mando Saenz
• Adam Hood
• Two Empty Chairs
Here’s a taste of John Anderson live, as seen at a recent performance in Beaumont, Texas. He’s singing one of his biggest hits, “Straight Tequila Nights.”
Flavor tripping parties are raging through New York City this summer, thanks to a bright red berry that, when eaten, turns flavors inside your mouth into visceral bliss. At least that’s what folks say. What, you’ve never heard of flavor tripping? Me either. But it sounds like fun.
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Photo credit: Urve Kuusik. Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone in a rarely seen photo from 1973, the year his album “Fresh” was released.
Sony is unveiling this week dozens of photos from their archives in an effort to make profits. They assume, correctly in my case, that music fans will love the true vintage photos like the one of Sly Stone you see above.
As you look through the galleries of photos, you’ll see Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, among others, in smoky recording rooms where real music took place. It’s a fanciful, black and white world — one I wish I could visit.
For the New York Times story about Sony’s photographs, click here.
Two defense officials said Thursday that 108 troops committed suicide in 2007, the most since 1990. Now tell me something isn’t wrong with this war.
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How long do you think it will be before we see $4 per gallon in South Arkansas? Soon, my friend, very soon.
As of February, Arkansas is state number 17 to establish the 211 services phone number. 211 Arkansas is largely funded by the United Way, and offers a multitude of community services. According to the web site, services offered vary by location. Check out the Arkansas 211 site for more information.
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