Strong NewsLocal news for Strong, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Districts hope 2nd tax vote succeeds- January 30, 2008 "The state is directing that we do something to meet suitability and growth needs" Seven Arkansas school districts where voters rejected proposed tax increases for construction projects in September's elections will try again by the end of April. via Herald-Leaderhttp://www.topix.net/city/strong-ar/2008/01/districts-hope-2nd-tax-vote-succeeds?fromrss=1 December Durable Goods Orders Jump- January 29, 2008 "The durable goods report suggests that the economy is probably in better shape than a lot of people thought, although it is only one month" New orders for long-lasting U.S.-made manufactured goods rose by a much bigger-than-expected 5.2 percent in December and a key gauge of business spending also surged, a Commerce Department report showed on ... via New York Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/strong-ar/2008/01/december-durable-goods-orders-jump?fromrss=1 In the Churches- January 6, 2008 The theme will be "Preach the Word." The guest speaker will be Dr. E.A. Porchia, moderator of the Ouachita District Association and pastor of Greater Paradise Missionary Baptist Church in El Dorado. via Httphttp://www.topix.net/city/strong-ar/2008/01/in-the-churches?fromrss=1 |