Lonoke NewsLocal news for Lonoke, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Farmers Feel the Diesel Pinch- May 31, 2008 If you think gas prices are high, take a look at the current diesel cost. AAA reports the average price of gas in Arkansas is about 10 cents less than the national average at $3.83 a gallon.http://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/farmers-feel-the-diesel-pinch?fromrss=1 Ark. Economic Development Commission gives grants to 5 towns- May 29, 2008 The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has awarded community development block grants to five towns for various projects.http://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/ark-economic-development-commission-gives-gran... Federal Assistance Gets Close to $16 Million For Arkansans- May 27, 2008 Federal disaster aid approved for Arkansans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred March 18 through April 28 has reached $15.9 million, state and federal disaster-recovery officials ...http://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/federal-assistance-gets-close-to-16-million-fo... Calhoun County Added To Presidential Declaration For Public...- May 25, 2008 The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency announce that Calhoun County is now eligible for Public Assistance and Perry County for Individual Assistance as a ...http://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/calhoun-county-added-to-presidential-declarati... More Federal Assistance For Storm Victims- May 23, 2008 President Bush says Tuesday there is still a major disaster problem in Arkansas and has ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery effort in the areas hit by severe storms, flooding and ...http://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/more-federal-assistance-for-storm-victims?from... Quarry Search Continues for Hot Spring County Teen- May 21, 2008 Dive teams have resumed their search for the body of a Malvern teenager who is presumed dead after jumping in to a water-filled quarry known as a "blue hole." As search teams scoured the Baroid mines near ...http://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/quarry-search-continues-for-hot-spring-county-... Parents in Iraq View Lonoke Graduation- May 19, 2008 "Their whole families have been rejoicing this worked out. it's been worth every minute of the effort it took from our technology people at the school district." Two parents stationed in Iraq with the 39th Infantry were able to watch their children graduate from Lonoke High School Friday night, thanks to some dedicated people and modern technology. via KATV Little Rockhttp://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/parents-in-iraq-view-lonoke-graduation?fromrss... Chiefs' hirings need oversight, lawmakers told- May 17, 2008 "What happened there in Lonoke was embarrassing to all of us" Arkansas has about 350 police chiefs, but no state agency checks to see whether the cities conducted the required background checks. via Benton County Daily Recordhttp://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/chiefs-hirings-need-oversight-lawmakers-told?f... Charge It, Police Look For Man Who Allegedly Bought Camero With Stolen Credit Card- May 15, 2008 Lonoke County authorities are looking for a Jacksonville man that allegedly bought a used car with a stolen credit card. via KTHV-TV Little Rockhttp://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/charge-it-police-look-for-man-who-allegedly-bo... More Than $11 Million Granted- May 13, 2008 Federal disaster aid approved for Arkansans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred March 18 through April 28 has reached more than $11.4 million, state and federal disaster-recovery ... via ArkansasMattershttp://www.topix.net/city/lonoke-ar/2008/05/more-than-11-million-granted?fromrss=1 |