http://www.newstin.com/us/arkansas Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66581720 By John Lyon The Morning News LITTLE ROCK - The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday approved Southwestern Electric Power Co.'s proposal for a coal-fired power plant in southwest Arkansas. SWEPCO, a subsidiary of... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:18:28 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66581720 2008-07-05T02:18:28Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66534962 This is a shot of our back yard today. For the first time in years it is raining on Independence Day here in central Arkansas, USA. We have plans to attend a back yard barbecue this evening followed by fireworks. Hopefully this... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:53:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66534962 2008-07-04T16:53:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66570526 JASPER - The Newton County Jail, where two inmates committed suicide earlier this year, currently holds no inmates after Sheriff Keith Slope temporarily closed the facility. That situation could become permanent if the jail... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:07:39 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66570526 2008-07-05T00:07:39Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66542811 FOX16 News is teaming up with the U.S. Marshal's office to catch Arkansas' Most Wanted. This is 21 year old Dedrick Sharod Robinson, 21, is wanted on firearms violations. Robinson is considered armed and dangerous. Please take... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:04:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66542811 2008-07-04T19:04:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66570514 HOPE - The 146 acres leased by FEMA at the city airport for $25,000 a month to store trailers for victims of natural disasters isn't enough to meet the agency's needs, so the city board has approved rental of another 85 acres... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:07:30 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66570514 2008-07-05T00:07:30Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66565823 Independence Day weekend is a huge driving holiday but it's just as big for boating on Arkansas lakes. And for those planning to hit the lake, FOC 16's David Goins says prepare to pay more and change how long you run the... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:47:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66565823 2008-07-04T22:47:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66570512 SPRINGDALE - Several local journalists have been named winners in the annual National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest. The competition is open only to press women members whose work received a first-place award... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:07:16 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66570512 2008-07-05T00:07:16Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66572805 New Ministry A Social Outreach of Hispanic Presbyterian Church By Bettina Lehovec The Morning News SPRINGDALE - (John 4:13-14) A local group wants to offer the same refreshment to Hispanic immigrants in Northwest Arkansas.... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:12:13 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66572805 2008-07-05T00:12:13Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66574978 As the Collin Ray song goes, "I think I'm on a roll here in Little Rock," Arkansas is actually a great place to settle down and find yourself a nice piece of Little Rock, Arkansas real estate. The capital and largest city of... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:22:04 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66574978 2008-07-05T01:22:04Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66588403 A graveside service for Mary “Jeanne” Rousseau, 81, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Enid and Arkansas, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, Kan. John Schnelle, pastor, will officiate.... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:08:59 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66588403 2008-07-05T04:08:59Z