"I DO NOT FEEL THEY WERE AS PREPARED AS THEY COULD HAVE BEEN"

Postal worker, Walnut Ridge.

ON THE PHONE WITH JONESBORO SUN, SPOKE WITH MIKE WILKEY. STILL NO PERTINENT INFORMATION.

I do believe some at the Jonesboro Sun are trying to help. What is completely outrageous is the lack of information available to the general public. These folks think they are doing me favor by even speaking to me. So, my next step in finding JR Rogers is KAIT, the local television station. Rest well Sun, I will give you a rest for a minute...Peace and much love! DON'T GET COMPLACENT, THOUGH, YOU HAVE NOT EXITED THE FIRE!

BIG COMMENT FROM AN EDITOR AT THE JONESBORO SUN

Thanks Brian for commenting. I will address your comments in another post. Just wanted to give you a shout out, to ackowledge you. Peace!
Mike

NOT ACCEPTABLE, ROY OCKERT!

Roy Ockert, Editor at the Jonesboro Sun, told me early today, "It could be six weeks, in spots, but the officials have no obligation to see to it the people have power, that is up to the power companies. and the people to have generators and food to provide for themselves."

Huh? Who is this? A Republican congressman that has no respect for the poor? No, it is Roy Ockert, He Of The Hang Up, that made this unfortunate remark.

One serious issue with "Ole Roy", he is in charge of information disseminated to the public, a position he clearly does not belong in.

Roy Ocker is an Editor at the Jonesboro Sun.

JONESBORO SUN EDITOR: WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE TO THE PEOPLE"

The paper of record in Northeast Arkansas has informed me not to call any longer. They have refused to divulge the whereabouts and pertinent information, of JR Rogers State Rep, ie contact info., and the editor has demanded I not call them for news and information. What in the hell is going on in Northeast Arkansas?

Yes sir, Mr. Editor, you will help, and you are responsible to the people, it is your duty.

"WEEKS BEFORE POWER RETURNS" "HEATERS ARE A FIRE HAZARD"-JONESBORO SUN

These are excerpts from the Jonesboro Sun, Jonesboro, Arkansas, regarding the ice storm in Arkansas: These excerpts are just limited examples that make it into the paper, and hats off to the reporters that are braving the conditions there to bring the rest of the country the facts.

"At night
Sue Bentley returns to her home where two small propane-powered panels are
her only source of heat. The panels can be a fire hazard, and many Northeast
Arkansas residents have been sickened by carbon monoxide poisoning.
It may be
weeks before Bentley’s electricity returns. Not a single person had power in
Lawrence County as of Friday afternoon, officials said..."

My Family is in Lawrence County.

I hope the power grid can be restored quickly, and I will be on the phone tomorrow to get more information.

FROZEN TREES-FROZEN GOVERNMENT?

*UPDATE* The pic below is my daughter's yard.

IT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF LORD OF THE RINGS.

Search for a charity that would help the victims of this winter storm.

More pics to follow, to allow you to appreciate the magnitude of the storm and it's aftermath. Peace and love, more pics to follow, tomorrow.

FROZEN TREES-FROZEN GOVERNMENT?

This week, an ice storm of incredible proportions hammered the state of Arkansas. Thousands of people are without power. According to MSNBC, on Wednesday there was a peak of 111,000 people in Arkansas without power.

My children are without power, and I want to ensure proper steps are being taken to ensure they have not just basic necessities, but all of their needs are provided, as well as all other people hit by this disaster. Winter in the Mid-South can be especially brutal, with one week a string of 50 to 70 degree weather followed by a period of lower temps resulting in freezing temperatures, sleet, snow, and freezing rain such as the state and especially Northeast Arkansas saw this week.

Admittedly, it is hard to keep up with, and those that have not lived in that region of the country have difficulty understanding rapid changes in conditions.

During good times the economic conditions are bleak.

During these times they are nightmarish.

This could be Northeast Arkansas' Katrina, and it is imperative it does not become that. In the past, the Federal and State governments have been reticent in dealing with natural disasters. Please do not get defensive or offended, Agencies, this is the reality on the ground.

I spoke with Brian Smith of the Jonesboro Sun and he said as of 8p.m. there were some 3,000 people in Walnut Ridge that did not have power.

*UPDATE* Brian Smith did say crews were out in force working around the clock to restore power, and electrical workers from all over are participating in the efforts to restore power.


Mr. Smith told me the mayor of Walnut Ridge, Michelle Rogers, is currently in town, but is unaware of her whereabouts, and cannot confirm if she has electricity.

I know my daughter is without power, and no word on restoration.


I have not been able to contact J.R. Rogers, the Representative of the 73rd District, but I will be in contact with his business tomorrow, and I will ensure I post all info on Searches.

*WILL POST PICS*

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