Nexstar Broadcasting followed up its recent retransmission deal with Cox Communications by reaching an agreement with Insight Communications, according to Broadcast and Cable.
The article indicates the deal reached with Insight is the deal that appears to have been struck with Cox: Insight will carry Nexstar stations' analog and digital signals. The deal covers Nexstar markets in Champaign, Ill, Terre Haute, Ind., and Fort Wayne, Ind.
Nexstar still has not reached an agreement with Cable One in Joplin, Miami, and Independence and has not been on those cable systems since the end of 2004.
Friday, November 04, 2005
Freeman expands into McDonald County
Freeman Health Systems plans to build a hospital and clinic in McDonald County, complete with a helicopter pad, according to an article in today's Northwest Arkansas Times.
Freeman recently bought 30 acres of property a mile north of the Wal-Mart Supercenter, the article said. Future plans for the property include satellite locations for Crowder College and Freeman Southwest Family YMCA, according to the article.
Freeman recently bought 30 acres of property a mile north of the Wal-Mart Supercenter, the article said. Future plans for the property include satellite locations for Crowder College and Freeman Southwest Family YMCA, according to the article.
Private school children surround Blunt during proposal for public schools
Governor Matt Blunt should be taking a much closer look to the people who do his advance work.
Today's Springfield News-Leader says the governor was flanked by children wearing t-shirts with the name of the Park Avenue Christian School of Springfield...a school which, of course, will not be affected by the governor's proposal to require that 65 percent of all education funding go toward student instruction.
While I like the concept that more money will go toward actual education and teachers, rather than administrative costs, I am worried about the increased involvement of government, which almost always means an increase in paperwork. This sounds like a solution that is too simplistic to be effective, but I will withhold judgment. If a way could be found to make it work, the idea is a good one.
Today's Springfield News-Leader says the governor was flanked by children wearing t-shirts with the name of the Park Avenue Christian School of Springfield...a school which, of course, will not be affected by the governor's proposal to require that 65 percent of all education funding go toward student instruction.
While I like the concept that more money will go toward actual education and teachers, rather than administrative costs, I am worried about the increased involvement of government, which almost always means an increase in paperwork. This sounds like a solution that is too simplistic to be effective, but I will withhold judgment. If a way could be found to make it work, the idea is a good one.
Even racists distancing themselves from Lindstedt
Accused child molester Martin Lindstedt describes himself as a minister of the Church of the Sons of YHVH, but that group has expelled him from the ministerial ranks.
Morris Gulett, church leader, in a letter to his small flock, said, "I have been made aware that Martin Lindstedt, from a jail cell in Grandby (sic) Missouri, is writing and distributing some very disturbing ideas, such as and I quote, 'Prion Poisoning, which is the mass poisoning of wild game food sources. The skinning alive of prisoners and execution by slow torture and the gang rape of female whigger herd animals to use them as brooding stock.' "
Gulett added, "This letter is to make public that this (Lindstedt's status as a pastor in the church) is no longer the case. As of this moment, Martin Lindstedt's ordination as a pastor is null and void and his membership status with the Legion of Saints is revoked. I cannot in good conscience allow anyone who promotes such ungodly behavior and tactics to carry a valid Ordination Certificate that bears our church standard and my signature."
Gulett said he does not believe that Lindstedt is guilty of child molestation.
Gulett is no prize, either. He is an Aryan Nations leader, who was arrested in March 1997 for ramming a Dayton, Ohio, police department cruiser with his van. He served one year in prison for that act, following a plea agreement. He, like Lindstedt, is an avowed racist.
Lindstedt, before changing his address to the Newton County Jail in Neosho had been a perennial candidate for every office from U. S. Senate to Granby Municipal Judge, losing every time out. He also has filed numerous lawsuits against everyone from Governor Matt Blunt to Missouri Southern State College to the Jasper County Sheriff's Department.
Morris Gulett, church leader, in a letter to his small flock, said, "I have been made aware that Martin Lindstedt, from a jail cell in Grandby (sic) Missouri, is writing and distributing some very disturbing ideas, such as and I quote, 'Prion Poisoning, which is the mass poisoning of wild game food sources. The skinning alive of prisoners and execution by slow torture and the gang rape of female whigger herd animals to use them as brooding stock.' "
Gulett added, "This letter is to make public that this (Lindstedt's status as a pastor in the church) is no longer the case. As of this moment, Martin Lindstedt's ordination as a pastor is null and void and his membership status with the Legion of Saints is revoked. I cannot in good conscience allow anyone who promotes such ungodly behavior and tactics to carry a valid Ordination Certificate that bears our church standard and my signature."
Gulett said he does not believe that Lindstedt is guilty of child molestation.
Gulett is no prize, either. He is an Aryan Nations leader, who was arrested in March 1997 for ramming a Dayton, Ohio, police department cruiser with his van. He served one year in prison for that act, following a plea agreement. He, like Lindstedt, is an avowed racist.
Lindstedt, before changing his address to the Newton County Jail in Neosho had been a perennial candidate for every office from U. S. Senate to Granby Municipal Judge, losing every time out. He also has filed numerous lawsuits against everyone from Governor Matt Blunt to Missouri Southern State College to the Jasper County Sheriff's Department.
Springdale panel to discuss police chief job today
The Springdale Civil Service Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m. today to discuss the just-completed interviews of 11 finalists for police chief, according to the Springdale Morning News. One of those finalists is Joplin Police Chief Kevin Lindsey.
Commission Chairman Steve Harp told the newspaper, "This is a good crop. We had some impressive interviews."
Lindsey has survived two cuts thus far. Initially, the city had 64 applicants. The list was trimmed to 24, then to the 11 who were interviewed.
Harp said a decision could be made as early next week, or some of the candidates may be called back for another interview.
Commission Chairman Steve Harp told the newspaper, "This is a good crop. We had some impressive interviews."
Lindsey has survived two cuts thus far. Initially, the city had 64 applicants. The list was trimmed to 24, then to the 11 who were interviewed.
Harp said a decision could be made as early next week, or some of the candidates may be called back for another interview.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
O'Sullivan officials ask for permission to pay off creditors in England
While some creditors in Barton County and the surrounding area have pretty much been told by O'Sullivan Industries officials that they will not be paid as the company goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, creditors in England may receive far better treatment.
Documents filed Wednesday in U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia indicate a 2 p.m. Nov. 7 hearing will be held on O'Sullivan officials' request that they be allowed to pay off creditors in the United Kingdom. They asked to be allowed to do so, fearing that their fledgling operation in the U. K. might collapse if they are not allowed to pay the money. O'Sullivan Industries has about a dozen employees in that overseas office.
In addition to asking to pay off U. K. creditors, while stiffing those in an area that helped provide the framework that made O'Sullivan Furniture a household name, the company also is spending a considerable amount of money in other areas that might be deemed questionable for business success, including yesterday's SEC filing that indicates it has increased Rick Allan Walters pay by $100,000 annually, from $250,000 to $350,000 while he serves as interim CEO. Walters is already scheduled to receive an additional $200,000 guaranteed bonus, no matter how the company is doing, at the end of the year, bringing his total take to $550,000.
As The Turner Report mentioned earlier, as company officials were devising their bankruptcy strategy before the filing, they paid a $50,000 retainer to a public relations firm to smooth over any rough edges they might have to go through during the Chapter 11 process. The company may pay as much as $400 per hour to the firm for future services, according to Bankruptcy Court documents.
Documents filed Wednesday in U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia indicate a 2 p.m. Nov. 7 hearing will be held on O'Sullivan officials' request that they be allowed to pay off creditors in the United Kingdom. They asked to be allowed to do so, fearing that their fledgling operation in the U. K. might collapse if they are not allowed to pay the money. O'Sullivan Industries has about a dozen employees in that overseas office.
In addition to asking to pay off U. K. creditors, while stiffing those in an area that helped provide the framework that made O'Sullivan Furniture a household name, the company also is spending a considerable amount of money in other areas that might be deemed questionable for business success, including yesterday's SEC filing that indicates it has increased Rick Allan Walters pay by $100,000 annually, from $250,000 to $350,000 while he serves as interim CEO. Walters is already scheduled to receive an additional $200,000 guaranteed bonus, no matter how the company is doing, at the end of the year, bringing his total take to $550,000.
As The Turner Report mentioned earlier, as company officials were devising their bankruptcy strategy before the filing, they paid a $50,000 retainer to a public relations firm to smooth over any rough edges they might have to go through during the Chapter 11 process. The company may pay as much as $400 per hour to the firm for future services, according to Bankruptcy Court documents.
Governor to announce education initiative
Governor Matt Blunt will announce an education initiative during a speech today in Springfield, according to the Springfield News-Leader.
The governor's office released no details about the initiative.
The governor's office released no details about the initiative.
8th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear Jasper County case
A Jasper County prisoner's lawsuit against county officials is scheduled to be heard Nov. 17 before a panel of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis.
James Edward Phillips sued the county, claiming jailers ignored a medical condition he has which includes seizures by assigning him a top bunk in his cell and failed to provide him with proper medical attention.
In his petition, Phillips claims Jasper County judges wrongly dismissed his lawsuit. "Mr.Phillips had a potentially meritorious claim for violation of his civil rights and,due to the District Court’s actions in denying him counsel, has never had the opportunity to develop these claims fully before a court," according to the notes at the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals website.
Jasper County Circuit Court records indicate Phillips was in jail on a felony tampering with a vehicle charge, later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in prison.
James Edward Phillips sued the county, claiming jailers ignored a medical condition he has which includes seizures by assigning him a top bunk in his cell and failed to provide him with proper medical attention.
In his petition, Phillips claims Jasper County judges wrongly dismissed his lawsuit. "Mr.Phillips had a potentially meritorious claim for violation of his civil rights and,due to the District Court’s actions in denying him counsel, has never had the opportunity to develop these claims fully before a court," according to the notes at the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals website.
Jasper County Circuit Court records indicate Phillips was in jail on a felony tampering with a vehicle charge, later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in prison.
Springdale police chief decision may be made tomorrow
The interviewing of 11 candidates for the Springdale, Ark., police chief position ends today with three interviews, according to the Springdale Morning News.
Eleven candidates were scheduled to be interviewed over a three-day period beginning Tuesday, including Joplin Police Chief Kevin Lindsey. Lindsey and the other 10 finalists were selected from an initial field of 64.
The applicants are being interviewed for about an hour and receiving tours of the police station, the article said.
Following the final interview, commissioners will discuss the candidates and could select a new chief as early as tomorrow...or they may narrow the field and interview some of the candidates again, according to the article.
This is the second police chief position that Lindsey is known to have applied for. He was one of three finalists for the Grand Island, Neb. post, which went to a local candidate. Three local candidates are still in the running for the Springdale position, the article said.
Former Globe sportswriter named to Pittsburg post
Former Joplin Globe sportswriter Craig Hull has been hired as the new director for the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau, according to an article in today's Pittsburg Morning Sun.
Hull has been a convention and tourism assistant at the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau for the past 15 months. He will begin his new job Monday, Nov. 14.
Hull has been a convention and tourism assistant at the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau for the past 15 months. He will begin his new job Monday, Nov. 14.
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