Title: Local rumors and politics
Description: Let's stir the pot a little........
Bandit - November 4, 2009 08:49 PM (GMT)
So, has anyone heard any new news on the Sheriff's US Marshal job? Anything official? I have heard rumors but, yet, they are rumors. And, if he gets it, any word on who may run for Sheriff? And, what about county judge, any good scoop on who all might be running?
wulf - November 5, 2009 01:07 AM (GMT)
I don't know who is running for county judge, BUT if he/she can't do a better job than the present one on our roads, we need to have a public thrashing!!
Scotto - November 5, 2009 04:02 AM (GMT)
I'm seeing a LOT of roadwork being done lately!
curiousquestions - November 5, 2009 04:53 AM (GMT)
Heard from a deputy the the sheriff did get the marshall job. It is official but hasn't been announced yet, but like you said, just something I heard tonight. No news of the replacement sheriff though.
Bandit - November 5, 2009 02:50 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Scotto @ Nov 4 2009, 10:02 PM) |
| I'm seeing a LOT of roadwork being done lately! |
Now, that's true and, yet, it makes me laugh!! Sounds like "you know who" may be trying to play the game, but it may be a little too late in the season!
curiousquestions - November 5, 2009 03:56 PM (GMT)
I understand your frustration with the politicians and their promises BUT the weather has been really uncooperative and we did have a tornado this year that kind of put a stop to forward progress. Heard on the news today that we might set a record this week for straight days without rain. We had 8 in mid June.
observer - November 5, 2009 06:28 PM (GMT)
Actually, June was the second driest month of the year, so far.
The longest dry period in June was 11 days, occurring from June 15 thru June 25.
The longest dry period we’ve had this year was 19 days, occurring from January 7 thru January 25.
2009 Precipitation History for Mena, AR
January 0.99 in
February 1.84 in
March 6.36 in
April 6.50 in
May 15.13 in
June 1.34 in
July 12.00 in
August 2.89 in
September 11.27 in
October 13.91 in
November 0.00 in
December 0.00 in
Total so far 72.23 in
slingshot - November 5, 2009 07:49 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (observer @ Nov 5 2009, 01:28 PM) |
Actually, June was the second driest month of the year, so far.
The longest dry period in June was 11 days, occurring from June 15 thru June 25.
The longest dry period we’ve had this year was 19 days, occurring from January 7 thru January 25.
2009 Precipitation History for Mena, AR
January 0.99 in
February 1.84 in
March 6.36 in
April 6.50 in
May 15.13 in
June 1.34 in
July 12.00 in
August 2.89 in
September 11.27 in
October 13.91 in
November 0.00 in
December 0.00 in
Total so far 72.23 in |
Compare these amounts. They are what is normal for a given year.
Jan..............3.29"
Feb..............3.65"
Mar..............5.19"
Apr...............5.20"
May..............6.65"
June..............5.17"
July...............5.05"
Aug...............2.54"
Sept..............5.07"
Oct................5.68"
Nov...............5.88"
Dec...............5.02"
Total..............58.39"
http://www.idcide.com/weather/ar/mena.htm Bandit - November 5, 2009 07:49 PM (GMT)
Oh, I am not down on the county judge, he's a good guy. But, let's talk about local politics and not about the rain. I hear the current chief deputy might run for sheriff. And, I also, heard a few names out there about county judge. Has anyone heard anything on Mena mayor? I like our current Mayor, he's very friendly and we survived the tornado, but, any good scoop on who might be running?