Monday in Arkansas

Legislature: No meetings today.

Governor Beebe:

12:30 p.m.: Governor Beebe addresses the Arkansas Independent Colleges and Universities Luncheon (OBU, Arkadelphia);
2:00 p.m.: Governor Beebe participates in the Clark County Strategic Plan Launch (Henderson, Arkadelphia);
6:45 p.m.: Governor Beebe attends the Law Enforcement Appreciation Fish Fry (Lewisville).
8:00 p.m.: Live television show: Ask the Governor on AETN.

Around Arkansas:
10:00 a.m.: Weatherization Day 2007 (River Market Pavilion, LR)
11:30 a.m.: Ark. Comm. on Foreign Relations: Joseph Wu (Little Rock Club)
12:00 p.m.: Clinton School: Craig Minassian, consultant for HBO/Comedy Central (Sturgis Hall, LR)
5:00 p.m.: Reception for Reps. Johnny Hoyt & Lance Reynolds (Oyster Bar, LR)
12th Annual Ghosts of the Past: Arkansas Post National Memorial

6:30 p.m.: Just Us Law Enforcement Fish Fry (Lafayette County Fairgrounds)

New York Times: F.C.C. set to end sole cable deals for apartments
Washington Post: U.S. promises on Darfur don't match actions
Los Angeles Times: 'We've turned the corner'
Reuters: Israeli prime minister has cancer
San Diego Union-Tribune: Calm returns yet fires still rage

Houston Chronicle: Oil prices exceed $93 before falling back
Dallas Morning News: Assaults on Texas prison guards increase
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Arts festival fits right in downtown
Shreveport Times: Iberia councilman pleads guilty in card game raid
Tulsa World: Jenks proposal raises concern
New Orleans Times Picayune: Dramas unfold in local runoff elections

Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Chief: LR director didn’t influence release
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: LR Nine added to Hall of Fame honoring blacks
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Age rules forcing pilot to quit at 60
Ark. News Bureau: Family Council tackling several issues
Associated Press: Larger than life Clinton forms in Conway
Associated Press: Burns, elk, logging in federal forest irk some
Associated Press: Acxiom announces plan to repurchase up to $75M in shares

Texarkana Gazette: Bill to extend college tuition deduction
Batesville Daily Guard: Officials look for silver lining
Baxter Bulletin: Reverse 911 system will call you in emergency
Benton Courier: Broyles’ departure may open door for football matchups
Heber Springs Sun-Times: Local real estate market still solid
Jonesboro Sun: Lawrence County judge sells longtime grocery
Pine Bluff Commercial: Logo cornerstone of county government facelift
Russellville Courier: Council approves ordinance on slaughtering livestock
NWA Morning News: Hospital announces coming clinics
Benton Co. Daily Record: Primary IB Programme discussed at school meeting
Helena Daily World: School seeking charter status
Northwest Arkansas Times: A smooth ride

Sen. Mark Pryor: Dangerous toys
John Brummett: Insights from a small state
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: A novel concept
Pat Lynch: Hogcraft is soulcraft
Andrew DeMillo: Foster parent issue may not reap gains for GOP
Brenda Blagg: Washington County race emerges
Vic Harville cartoon