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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Jada Watson, 6, carries a tray of turkey after she and about 100 other children were served an early Thanksgiving meal by volunteers from the Arkansas Foodbank Network at the Penick Boys and Girls Club in Little Rock, Ark., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Jada Watson, 6, carries a tray of turkey after she and about 100 other children were served an early Thanksgiving meal by volunteers from the Arkansas Foodbank Network at the Penick Boys and Girls Club...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., listens to a panel of Arkansas farmers at a field hearing of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee at the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Ark., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., listens to a panel of Arkansas farmers at a field hearing of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee at the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock,...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2009 file photo, a lottery employee holds sample tickets during a training session for lottery retailers in Little Rock, Ark. Arkansas' lottery is considering whether to offer both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets. The state's lottery commission planned to vote Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009...
FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2009 file photo, a lottery employee holds sample tickets during a training session for lottery retailers in Little Rock, Ark. Arkansas' lottery is considering whether to offer...   (Associated Press)
Curtis Lavelle Vance is escorted from the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, after being convicted in the beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Curtis Lavelle Vance is escorted from the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, after being convicted in the beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, 29, left, is shown late Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at the Little Rock, Ark., Pulaski County Courthouse after he was convicted of capital murder for beating Arkansas TV anchorwoman Anne Pressly so brutally that her face was shattered and she never regained consciousness before dying five days...
Curtis Lavelle Vance, 29, left, is shown late Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at the Little Rock, Ark., Pulaski County Courthouse after he was convicted of capital murder for beating Arkansas TV anchorwoman...   (Associated Press)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, on trial for the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, arrives at the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, on trial for the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, arrives at the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny...   (Associated Press)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, accused in the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, is escorted to the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., as his trial in the case continues Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, accused in the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, is escorted to the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., as his trial in the case continues Monday,...   (Associated Press)
Alcoa's Kawneer architectural aluminum products helped increase daylighting and improved energy efficiency in the newly constructed Hot Springs Intermediate School located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. (Photo: Business Wire) © CJ Berg
Alcoa's Kawneer architectural aluminum products helped increase daylighting and improved energy efficiency in the newly constructed Hot Springs Intermediate School located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. (Photo:...   (Associated Press)
This undated image provided by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department shows Jason Michael Hann, who pleaded not guilty Friday Nov. 6, 2009 to murdering his 2-month-old daughter, whose body was stuffed in a trash bag and accompanied the family for nine months before it was left in an Arkansas storage...
This undated image provided by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department shows Jason Michael Hann, who pleaded not guilty Friday Nov. 6, 2009 to murdering his 2-month-old daughter, whose body was stuffed...   (Associated Press)
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe answers listeners' questions during his
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe answers listeners' questions during his "Ask the Governor" radio show at a Little Rock, Ark., broadcast studio Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)   (Associated Press)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, accused in the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, is escorted to  his trial after arriving at the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, accused in the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, is escorted to his trial after arriving at the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, accused in the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, arrives at the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., before the third day of jury selection in his trial Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, accused in the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, arrives at the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., before the third day of jury selection in...   (Associated Press)
Curtis Lavelle Vance, accused in the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, walks from a prisoner van outside the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., as jury selection continues in his trial Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Vance, of Marianna,...
Curtis Lavelle Vance, accused in the 2008 beating death of an Arkansas television anchorwoman, walks from a prisoner van outside the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., as jury selection...   (Associated Press)
Gladys Tiffany, left, and Aaron Thomas hold signs outside a building at the University of Arkansas campus where the former prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert was speaking on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Fayetteville, Ark. Olmert was speaking as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. (AP Photo/Beth Hall)
Gladys Tiffany, left, and Aaron Thomas hold signs outside a building at the University of Arkansas campus where the former prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert was speaking on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Former prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Fayetteville, Ark. Olmert was speaking at the University as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. (AP Photo/Beth Hall)
Former prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Fayetteville, Ark. Olmert was speaking...   (Associated Press)
Former prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Fayetteville, Ark. Olmert was speaking at the University as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. (AP Photo/Beth Hall)
Former prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Fayetteville, Ark. Olmert was speaking...   (Associated Press)
Former prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Fayetteville, Ark. Olmert was speaking at the University as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. (AP Photo/Beth Hall)
Former prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Fayetteville, Ark. Olmert was speaking...   (Associated Press)
This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, October 26, 2009 at 01:45 PM EDT shows dense cloud coverage from Texas through the Upper Great Lakes as a frontal boundary extends through the region. Significant rainfall and thunderstorms develop throughout eastern Texas, western Louisiana, and southern Arkansas. Lighter showers are noted...
This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, October 26, 2009 at 01:45 PM EDT shows dense cloud coverage from Texas through the Upper Great Lakes as a frontal boundary extends through the region. Significant...   (Associated Press)
Rainwater stands in a cotton field near Keo, Ark., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Cooperative Extension Service estimates that nearly one-third of cotton grown in Arkansas will be lost because of the persistent rain this fall. Arkansas farmers aren't alone in taking a financial beating because of the weather. The...
Rainwater stands in a cotton field near Keo, Ark., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Cooperative Extension Service estimates that nearly one-third of cotton grown in Arkansas will be lost because of the persistent...   (Associated Press)
Rainwater stands in a cotton field near Keo, Ark., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Cooperative Extension Service estimates that nearly one-third of cotton grown in Arkansas will be lost because of the persistent rain this fall. Arkansas farmers aren't alone in taking a financial beating because of the weather. The...
Rainwater stands in a cotton field near Keo, Ark., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Cooperative Extension Service estimates that nearly one-third of cotton grown in Arkansas will be lost because of the persistent...   (Associated Press)
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Arkansas State's Rashad Allison, right, collides with Tennessee-Martin's Cataurius Taylor and tries to shoot around Dominique Mpondo, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Jonesboro, Ark. (AP Photo/The Jonesboro Sun, Saundra Sovick)
Arkansas State's Rashad Allison, right, collides with Tennessee-Martin's Cataurius Taylor and tries to shoot around Dominique Mpondo, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Memphis coach Josh Pastner gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Arkansas in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Memphis won 81-49. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
Memphis coach Josh Pastner gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Arkansas in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Memphis won 81-49. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)   (Associated Press)
Memphis guard Elliot Williams (15) drives against Central Arkansas guard Mike Pouncy (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Memphis won 81-49.  (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
Memphis guard Elliot Williams (15) drives against Central Arkansas guard Mike Pouncy (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Memphis won...   (Associated Press)
Arkansas' Rotnei Clarke, left, drives around Morgan State's Ameer Ali, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/April L. Brown)
Arkansas' Rotnei Clarke, left, drives around Morgan State's Ameer Ali, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/April L....   (Associated Press)
Morgan State's Reggie Holmes (11) takes a shot as Arkansas' Michael Washington, right, defends and Morgan State's Ameer Ali (34) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Holmes led all scorers with 34 points as Morgan State defeated...
Morgan State's Reggie Holmes (11) takes a shot as Arkansas' Michael Washington, right, defends and Morgan State's Ameer Ali (34) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville,...   (Associated Press)
Arkansas' Marshawn Powell, left, gets a hand on the ball as Morgan State's Kevin Thompson, center, looks to take a shot and Arkansas' Jemal Farmer (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Morgan State defeated Arkansas 97-94. (AP...
Arkansas' Marshawn Powell, left, gets a hand on the ball as Morgan State's Kevin Thompson, center, looks to take a shot and Arkansas' Jemal Farmer (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college...   (Associated Press)
Memphis guard Willie Kemp (5) drives to the basket against Central Arkansas' Tadre Sheppard, left, and Mitch Rueter, top, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Memphis' Drew Barham (12) watches. Memphis won 81-49. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
Memphis guard Willie Kemp (5) drives to the basket against Central Arkansas' Tadre Sheppard, left, and Mitch Rueter, top, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Morgan State's Reggie Holmes drives for a layup after stealing the ball from Arkansas late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Holmes scored 34 points as Morgan State defeated Arkansas 97-94. (AP Photo/April L. Brown)
Morgan State's Reggie Holmes drives for a layup after stealing the ball from Arkansas late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Holmes scored...   (Associated Press)
Memphis guard Roburt Sallie (3) goes to the basket against Central Arkansas defenders Mitch Rueter (34) and Chris Williams (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Memphis won 81-49. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
Memphis guard Roburt Sallie (3) goes to the basket against Central Arkansas defenders Mitch Rueter (34) and Chris Williams (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn.,...   (Associated Press)
Central Arkansas coach Rand Chappell walks out onto the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
Central Arkansas coach Rand Chappell walks out onto the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)   (Associated Press)
Central Arkansas forward Mitch Rueter (34) drives to the basket against Memphis defender D.J. Stephens, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
Central Arkansas forward Mitch Rueter (34) drives to the basket against Memphis defender D.J. Stephens, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Arkansas' Delvon Johnson (21) takes a shot as Morgan State's Buford Foote, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/April L. Brown)
Arkansas' Delvon Johnson (21) takes a shot as Morgan State's Buford Foote, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/April...   (Associated Press)
Memphis forward Will Coleman (10) defends against Central Arkansas guard Dewan Clayborn (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
Memphis forward Will Coleman (10) defends against Central Arkansas guard Dewan Clayborn (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Lance...   (Associated Press)
Central Arkansas forward Tadre Sheppard (24) goes to the basket over Memphis guard Willie Kemp (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
Central Arkansas forward Tadre Sheppard (24) goes to the basket over Memphis guard Willie Kemp (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
In this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, photo, photographers watch LSU backup running back Keiland Williams (5) limp off the field late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Mississippi defeated then N0. 10 LSU 25-23. LSU must regroup its ground game before...
In this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, photo, photographers watch LSU backup running back Keiland Williams (5) limp off the field late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi...   (Associated Press)
Mississippi State running back Anthony Dixon (24) is pursued by Arkansas defensive end Tenarius Wright (43) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Dixon had 176 yards rushing against Arkansas. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Mississippi State running back Anthony Dixon (24) is pursued by Arkansas defensive end Tenarius Wright (43) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, right, talks with Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett during a timeout in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game with Mississippi State in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Arkansas defeated Mississippi State 42-21. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, right, talks with Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett during a timeout in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game with Mississippi State in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Mississippi State quarterback Chris Relf (14) is sacked by Arkansas defensive end Damario Ambrose during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Arkansas defeated Mississippi State 42-21. (AP Photo/David Quinn)
Mississippi State quarterback Chris Relf (14) is sacked by Arkansas defensive end Damario Ambrose during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen, left, talks to an official during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game with Arkansas in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Arkansas defeated Mississippi State 42-21. (AP Photo/David Quinn)
Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen, left, talks to an official during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game with Arkansas in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Arkansas defeated...   (Associated Press)
Arkansas wide receiver Cobi Hamilton (11) turns a short pass reception into a 64-yard touchdown run as he is protected by wide receiver Jarius Wright (4) after running past Mississippi State linebacker Jamar Chaney (22) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday,...
Arkansas wide receiver Cobi Hamilton (11) turns a short pass reception into a 64-yard touchdown run as he is protected by wide receiver Jarius Wright (4) after running past Mississippi State linebacker...   (Associated Press)
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