J.W.’s News Update: Friday May 6, 2011
Good Friday, Here are some stories making headlines today:
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Employers added more than 200,000 thousand jobs in April for the third straight month the biggest hiring spree in five years. But the unemployment rate roase from 8.8% to 9% partly due to the fact that more people are actually looking for work again now that the economy is improving.
The job gains were widespread. Retailers, factories, financial companies, education and health care and even construction companies all added jobs. Federal, state and local governments cut jobs.
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Both east and west bound lanes of Interstate 40 are closed in Eastern Arkansas due to flooding along the White River which has inundated the interstate between Little Rock, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee. No word on how long the detours will be in place.
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Don't forget about the Texarkana Arkansas Beautiful Commission's Clean-Up Day tommorrow (Saturday May 7, 2011) beginning at 8 am in front of the downtown Post Office. Volunteers will be provided trash bags but are asked to bring other supplies they will want to use. You can form your own team or a location will be provided to the team you join up with.
The American Red Cross will be providing hydration and assistance with first aid needs. Dumpsters will be placed in strategic areas as well as the city barn on Dudley Street will be open as well. For more information phone (870) 779-4991. The event will run from 8 am to 11 am Saturday.
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The Social Security Administration says Jacob was the most popular name for boys in 2010. Isabella was the most popular name for baby girls. Elvis meanwhile has the left the list of 1,000 most popular names for the first time since 1954.
Jacob is on a 12 year run at the top for boys followed by Ethan, Michael, Jayden and William. Isabella is tops for girls for a second straight year followed by Sophia, Emma, Olivia and Ava. Maci was the fastest rising name for girls and Bentley the fastest rising for boys. Maci Bookout starred in the reality TV show, " 16 and Pregnant." Her son is named Bentley. Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue says he will leave it to others to explain that phenomenon.
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In sports:
Tonight is Game 3 of the Western Conference Semi-Final in Dallas. The Mavericks lead the two-time defending champion LA Lakers 2-0 after winning the first two games of the series on the road in LA.
Boys High School Baseball around the area:
Arkansas High is at Sheridan
Liberty-Eylau vs Longivew Spring Hill at George Dobson Field
Texas High at Kilgore
Pleasant Gr
ove vs Henderson at Mt. Pleasant
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