JD
Today we're continuing with the summer safety streak. We're looking into a recent spike in the number of boating accidents in Arkansas. According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, we've already had 12 accidents this year. We had a TOTAL of 14 in 2008. We are so lucky to have so many amazing lakes here in Arkansas. The problem is sometimes people forget driving a boat has the potential to be just as dangerous as driving a car.
On a lighter note, Friday has arrived and we're looking at a great weekend. I hope you enjoy it!
JD
UPDATE: For more information about the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boating Education Class you can head over to their website. http://www.agfc.com/boating/
The interesting thing about today is we aren't doing the interview until 3:00, which is a little later than normal. I like to have my 5 oclock tease written by 4 and my story for 6 written by 5...we'll see how well that works today. Honestly though it's kind of fun to be under a stricter deadline every once and a while. When I was working as the nightside general assignment reporter, I used to go up against my deadline a lot more than I do now that I work on CYN. There's a fun rush that goes with that.
In the meantime, I'm taking story ideas for Friday (is it just me or did it come fast?). Email me at jdean@katv.com or Tweet me @jessicadean.
JD