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The Redskin Rule Predicts The Next President as Romney

Mimi — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:43:45 +0000

The outcome of the last Washington Redskins home football game that is played just before the election seems to correctly predict who our next president will be and based on Sunday’s game, Mitt Romney will be our next president! This rule has held true for many years. According to Wikipedia.org, this Redskin Rule has proven [...]

Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan: Highlights From the Vice-Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:48:30 +0000

Things kicked off around 9 p.m. Eastern in Danville, Kentucky, on the campus of Centre College, with Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan meeting for their one and only debate during this election campaign. Martha Raddatz of ABC News moderated the debate, which began when Biden, the former six-term senator from Delaware, and [...]

Register to Vote in Texarkana for the 2012 Elections

Jathan Fink — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:00:15 +0000

We’re in the midst of election season, and whether you’re concerned about the results of the presidential race or have something to say about the numerous community issues here in Texarkana, make sure you’re registered to vote! But if you’re new to Texarkana or have simply become old enough to vote, you may not know [...]

Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, Wednesday, August 1 – Will You Go? [POLL]

Mimi — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:45:52 +0000

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is organizing a “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” set for August 1, 2012. Why and what does that mean for you and me? Mike Huckabee is on a mission. He appears to be very upset over the recent heat that Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy has received over his comments over his beliefs [...]

Texarkana College Board of Trustees Election Results

John Williams — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 02:14:26 +0000

A winner has finally chosen for the Texarkana College Board of Trustees Place 2 Seat.Jean Cotten defeated incumbent Julie Ray Harrison by a 59 to 41 percent margin Read Original: Texarkana College Board of Trustees Election Results

Texarkana College Results

John Williams — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:25:33 +0000

Time To Vote in The State Of Texas

John Williams — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:59:59 +0000

Polls are open in the state of Texas and will be so until 7 p.m. this evening.The Texas Democratic and Republican Primaries are being held today instead of early March because of the squabbling over the redistricting maps which ended up in Federal Court. There are county wide races in Bowie County including the Sheriff’s [...]

Arkansas Primary Election Returns

John Williams — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:43 +0000

Election returns are in from the state of Arkansas. Arkansas 4th District House Republican Race Beth Anne Rankin 37% Tom Cotton 57% John Cowart 5% Democrat Race Gene Jeffress 40% D.C. Morrison 25% Q. Byrum Hurst 36% State Senate District 11 Steve Harrelson 55% Larry Cowling 45% Justice of the Peace District 11 Williams Green [...]

Find Out if You Are Registered to Vote and Your Polling Location

Mimi — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:05 +0000

Find out if you are registered to vote and where your polling place is located. You can even see the sample ballots so you can be prepared to cast your ballot.

I live in Arkansas so this article is more in depth for Arkansans but I have also provided a link for Texans to gather information for the upcoming primary.

Why Did The Mayor Board His Personal Dog at the Animal Shelter?

Mimi — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:53:48 +0000

On a recent trip through the Texarkana Arkansas Animal Care and Adoption Center, I noticed a kennel marked "Mayors Dog." I called Mayor Wayne Smith and found out that he boarded his dog at the shelter when he went out of town. This really hit me the wrong way because the kennels at the shelter are supposed to be used for dogs needing homes.

Should Presidential Candidates Be Questioned About Their Failed Marriages? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:48:46 +0000

Newt Gingrich has surged to the front of the field among Republican presidential hopefuls, despite questions about his past failed marriages. In fact, Gingrich seemed to score points with GOP voters when he lambasted CNN’s John King during a South Carolina debate for bringing up one of Gingrich’s ex-wives’ allegations of infidelity. So does the public [...]

Weiner Gets a Job Offer Right Down His Alley

Mimi — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:30:50 +0000

Anthony Weiner's career may not be over just yet. He is the congressman that shared way too many photos of himself with others which showed him to have a bit of a problem keeping his clothes on. Even Barbara Walters of ABC's 'The View' said the photos were very flattering. Larry Flynt of Hustler magazine has now made Weiner an offer he may not want to refuse. Flynt sent Weiner a letter and we have part of it listed below.

Huma Abedin, Wife of Anthony Weiner, Is Pregnant: Report

Mimi — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:16:59 +0000

Talk about awkward timing: Just two days after Rep. Anthony Weiner admitted to engaging in salacious Internet relationships with at least six women over the last three years, sources for the NY Times are reporting that his wife, 35-year-old Huma Abedin, is in the early stages of pregnancy.

According to the report, the couple disclosed the news to close friends and family, though when they told them and how far along she is in her pregnancy remains to be seen.

President Obama Grabs Cell Phone, Chats With Unsuspecting Person [VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:22:31 +0000

President Obama isn't waiting until he's on the campaign trail to speak to the people.

The Commander-in-Chief made some waves on his visit to Ireland when he grabbed a cell phone from someone in the crowd in Dublin and began talking to the person on the other end for about 15 seconds before handing the phone back and going about his business.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Has a Secret Love Child

Wes Spicher — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:34:09 +0000

According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child over 10 years ago with a longtime member of his household staff.

Schwarzenegger told wife Maria Shriver about the child earlier this year, after which she moved out of their Brentwood mansion.

"After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger said in a statement. "I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry."

Watch Michelle Obama Do the Dougie [VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:04:10 +0000

Sure, President Barack Obama took down the most wanted terrorist in the world this week, but it looks like wife Michelle has some pretty slick moves of her own.

While promoting her Let's Move campaign Tuesday, which aims to fight childhood

Americans React To Bin Laden Announcement

Wes Spicher — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:14:03 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]

Osama Bin Laden Dead

Wes Spicher — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:11:28 +0000

In a stunning development, President Barack Obama confirmed late Sunday evening that Osama bin Laden, the leader of terrorist group Al-Qaeda responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed Sunday in Pakistan.

Obama made the announcement in a televised address shortly after 11:30 PM ET, about an hour after reports of bin Laden's death had made their way onto the Internet.

President Barack Obama Finally Releases Birth Certificate

Wes Spicher — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:52:17 +0000

After years of speculation, President Barack Obama silenced critics today by releasing the long form version of his birth certificate from the state of Hawaii.

The birth certificate was posted on the White House's official website, with a statement from White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer.

Do You Know About The December Tax Deal?

April Barnard — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:15:28 +0000

At the end of last year, the President signed a law that kept middle-class tax cuts from expiring – preventing the typical working family from facing a tax increase – and extended unemployment insurance to ensure at least 7 million Americans don’t lose their benefits as they search for jobs. In addition, the President fought [...]