J.W.’s News Update: Wed. June 1, 2011

Good Wednesday, Here are some stories making headlines today:

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Airports in Hope  and five other Arkansas communities are splitting $1.3 million dollars from the federal government to pay for construction and repairs. The airport in Hope plans to use its $370,000 grant to pay for new pavement on a runway.

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Texarkana, Arkansas Police have arrested two people in connection with fraudulent use of a credit card, a felony. Authorities have charged 20 year old Laura Crouch and 21 year old Raymond Griffith after a recent invesitgation alleged the two obtained several credit card numbers and made purchases at a local business.

The investigation continues and police strongly urge anyone with any information to call the Arkansas side police department at (903) 798-3148 or Texarkana Area Crimestoppers at (903) 793-stop. Remember Crimestoppers does not want your name,  just your information. 

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In sports the Miami Heat won game #1 of the NBA Finals last night in Florida beating the Dallas Mavericks 92-84. Game #2 will be on the Heats homecourt Thursday night before the series shifts to Dallas.