After No Pipe Bomb Explosions, Experts Say Packages Likely Meant to Scare Not Kill Written by: Zachary Stieber Published by: The Epoch Times The devices sent to former presidents and other top former and current officials appear designed to scare rather than kill, according to some experts. The analysis comes after none of the 11 suspicious packages containing what appeared to be pipe bombs exploded and investigators said that at least some could not have exploded due to flaws in the designs. “W...
Improvised bombs 'tricky' to handle, Arkansas congressman says Written by: Frank Lockwood Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., knows a thing or two about bombs and the harm they can do. Decades ago, he served as an explosive ordnance disposal technician in the Army. "I'm a second-generation bomb tech. My dad was a bomb tech, too," the Republican from Jonesboro said. From 1985-88 he was assigned to the 56th Ordnance Detachment in Fort Indiantown G...
The FOX News Rundown 10/25/2018 Written by: Fox News Radio Over the past few days, various suspicious packages containing bombs were found targeting certain public officials and former lawmakers. Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Congressmen John Delaney (D-MD) have condemned the acts of terrorism and discuss whether the divisiveness leading up to midterms played a key role in these attacks. He was once a "Never-Trumper" but after the tense Kavanaugh hearings, senior contributor for The Feder...
Bombs Meant ‘to Get Attention’ and ‘Strike Fear,’ Explosives Expert Says Written by: Kathryn Blackhurst Published by: LifeZette Whoever sent suspicious packages containing bombs to several prominent Democrats and CNN’s New York bureau likely designed them “to get attention,” to “be caught” and “to strike fear” into the intended recipients, Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) said on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” Wednesday. “I think it was probably designed to get attention. It was designed to be caught...
Were mailed pipe bombs designed to explode? Published by: Fox News LAURA INGRAHAM, HOST: I'm Laura Ingraham. This is "The Ingraham Angle" from Washington and this is a Fox News alert. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Those engaged in the political arena must stop treating political opponents as being morally defective. You have to do that. The language of moral condemnation and destructive routine, these are arguments and disagreements that have to stop. No one should carelessly compar...
Delta Regional Authority Invests $2 Million to Strengthen Arkansas’s Economy, Infrastructure Published by: Helena World 12 projects will improve life for 6,000 families, create and retain 179 jobs. Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Chairman Chris Caldwell and Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) today announced that DRA will invest $2 million to provide safe and sanitary sewer and water service to rural families, increase economic development opportunities, enhance workforce training and development and impr...
DRA announces multi-million investment in Delta Published by: The Pine Bluff Commercial Delta Regional Authority Chairman Chris Caldwell and Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that the DRA will invest $2 million to provide safe and sanitary sewer and water service to rural families, increase economic development opportunities, enhance workforce training and development and improve healthcare. The money includes $188,000 for wastewater system improvements in Altheimer and $250,000 to improve h...
Helena puts hope in Civil War, music histories for tourism spur Written by: George Jared Published by: Talk Business & Politics Delta Cultural Center Director Kyle Miller was on a tour of the African American Civil War Museum in Washington, D.C., when a tour guide began talking about African slaves who were freed in a small Arkansas town during the Civil War. Miller was stunned when the guide said the town was Helena, the seat of Phillips County on the Mississippi River. Freedom Park, dedicated ...
Arkansas farmers, politicians welcome new trade deal Written by: Frank Lockwood Published by: NW Arkansas Democrat Gazette WASHINGTON -- Arkansas farmers and politicians Monday welcomed news of a new trade agreement among the United States, Canada and Mexico, saying closer commercial ties are good for the state's economy. While eager to review the complete text of the agreement, they expressed confidence that the deal will prove beneficial, especially for those who till the soil. "This will be a...
The Farm Bill – Not Just for Farmers Written by: Lauren Waldrip Ward Published by: Arkansas Money & Politics It’s a common misconception: The Farm Bill relates to agriculture and doesn’t affect the average American consumer. This could not be further from the truth. The reality is, if you eat food, you need a farm bill. Since 1933, the Farm Bill has provided affordable food. It began as a way to support farmers struggling as a result of the Great Depression and has evolved into an extensive omni...
