J.W.’s News Update: Thursday August 11, 2011
Good THursday, Here are some stories making headlines today:
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The Texarkana Airport Authority is getting nearly a half million dollar grant. The funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation will pay for an environmental assessment that is required before construction can begin to help pay for a new airport terminal project.
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The vice mayor of Hope, Arkansas is facing a misdemeanor theft charge after authorites say he took cash from a woman at a restaurant. David Johnson is set to appear in court in early October. He's been vice mayor since 1993.
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A Waldo Arkansas man has entered a not-guilty plea to a capital murder charge after authorities say he killed a woman at the south Arkansas post office in July. Prosecutors have yet to say whether they will seek the death penalty in the case against 30 year old William Blackmon.
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In Sports;
The Dallas Cowboys open the preseason football season at home tonight at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington against the Denver Broncos.
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