Auto rebates end spark steep drop in car sales
DETROIT AP reports a week after rebates ended car dealers from Pittsburgh to Baltimore say sales plunged and showroom traffic faded. Analysts warn a weak spring outlook with potential layoffs as production trims rise and rebates may not return.
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Seed program expands to serve seven county area
Thomas Lockard of the Southwest Arkansas Development Council announced a five year seed program now open to the entire seven county region Hempstead Sevier Miller Lafayette Little River Howard and Nevada. The program, funded by a 24000 grant from the Community Services Administration and aided by a local seed distributor, has generated 247303 dollars in produce from 42649 spent, and aims to start community gardens with private donations and land plots to feed those in need across the seven counties. Governor Pryor backed the plan via a legislative resolution urging community coordination in free food production.
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Hempstead County Beef Cattlemen Meet At Tradewinds Motel
Speaking of Agriculture by Calvin J Caldwell notes Hempstead County Beef Cattlemen will meet Tuesday night March 11 at 7 30 in the Tradewinds Motel club room. KAAY Little Rock’s Marvin Vines will discuss beef cattle economics outlook and production. Also covered is the Share-Cost tick control program with state aid of $4 per gallon per 100 head monthly and sign up details.
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Hempstead
Inmate Beaten After Testimony in Arkansas Trial
Dallas County jail inmate Gene Hackett, who testified against inmate Paul Edward Johnson in a Little Rock theft related case, was beaten by at least 12 inmates who called him a snitch. Hackett was hospitalized, an investigation underway. Johnson faces trial over Burney disappearance with Burney later found dead. cause of death undetermined for homicide ruling.
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Six Deaths Blamed on Weather Across Midwest
The Associated Press reports heavy snow from four to 12 inches across the Midwest caused six deaths in Missouri and Kansas, immobilizing traffic and commerce. Snow covered the central Plains to the Appalachians as St. Louis saw eight inches and airports shut down in Missouri.
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