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Thursday To-Do: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers play at Verizon Arena Thursday. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS8 p.m. Verizon Arena. $38-$58. The Red Hot Chili Peppers weren't the first outfit to mix the free-floating fury and distorted...
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Food company to add 300 jobs in Independence County, home of Charlie Fuqua
From the Arkansas Economic Development Commission: Peco Foods today announced it will expand a feed mill in Newark and a processing plant in Batesville purchased in 2011. The expansions will add 300...
View ArticleHow to Nearly Got Disenfranchised For Wearing A Pot Leaf T-Shirt to the Polls
A writer in Fayetteville, who goes by the name of “Hogeye Bill,” posted this story yesterday of his adventure when he went to vote in Washington County. Though not wearing a shirt taking sides on the...
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Wednesday: 'Rocky Horror' musical, benefit for Little Rock Horror Picture Show
Liz ClarkeFrom left, Jason M. Willey, Danette Scott Perry, Brittany Sparkles and Jonathan P. “Sparky” Tatus star in "The Rocky Horror Show." The Petite Roche Players kick off their musical "Rocky...
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Hearing underway on request for West Memphis Three evidence
Mara Leveritt reports from West Memphis at a hearing on a suit seeking access to police evidence in the West Memphis Three murder case: SEEKING EVIDENCE: Attorney Ken Swindle.Circuit Judge Victor Hill...
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Review: "Reportero" at Hot Springs Documentary Film Fest
"Reportero"Bernardo Ruiz71 Minutes "Reportero" begins with a montage of slain bodies in the streets of Mexico, victims and participants of the drug war between cartels vying to control the lucrative...
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Tech park tango, part 1
Charles Dilks, consultant to the Tech Park Authority boardThe Little Rock Technology Park Authority got a big surprise last night: Though the board chose a terrible time (7:30 p.m., apparently to...
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Review: "The Invisible War" at Hot Springs Documentary Film Fest
"The Invisible War"Kirby Dick93 Minutes There is nothing enjoyable about the must-watch film "The Invisible War." This is not a comfortable film, but it is an important film showing the prevalence of...
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Review: The films of Larry Foley at Hot Springs Documentary Film Fest
"The Art of Crystal Bridges"Larry Foley27 Minutes "Growing Hope"Jim Borden and Larry Foley30 Minutes "Up Among the Hills"Larry Foley55 Minutes Full disclosure: Larry Foley taught me everything I know...
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The midweek line
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Self-explanatory. As posted, including headline and caption, at jimromenesko.com, which covers media. Over to you. Closing out: * REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MADE IN CHINA: Sen. Mike...
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Republicans urge vote for ineligible candidate in Faulkner County
A Conway reader who actually inspects political doorhangers sends along a photo of one she received from Faulkner County Republicans this week. Note that it recommends a vote in Justice of the Peace...
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How Catholic Church influences hospital operation
FOR CHOICE: Ad from Catholic group interested in hospital merger here.Catholics for Choice has taken an interest in the proposal to merge some operations of the public University of Arkanas for...
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A tip of the Koch iceberg — $100,000 in mail costs
WHAT THEY'RE BUILDING: Teresa Oelke, spending Koch money, is building a Republican legislative majority in Arkansas.Teresa Oelke of Rogers, who's the paid head of Americans for Prosperity, the Koch...
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Good Safe Fun!
Ever since the invention of energy absorbing crumple zones in 1959, Mercedes-Benz has been laser focused on passenger safety. This 2009 SLK350 is equipped with safety features such as the innovative...
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Friday To-Do: Arkansas Puzzle Day
David Kwong will present a puzzle-themed magic show at Arkansas Puzzle Day. ARKANSAS PUZZLE DAY 20124:30 p.m. Clinton School. Free. OK, all you crossword-obsessed puzzle geeks, put down that Sudoku...
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Friday and Saturday To-Do: White Water Tavern Halloween Coverup
The Smiths are not playing Friday White Water Tavern, BUT, The Canehill Engagement will play the songs of The Smiths Friday at White Water Tavern. WHITE WATER TAVERN HALLOWEEN COVERUP9:30 p.m. White...
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Republican treasurer candidate says his late taxes nobody's business
MYOB: Candidate Lewis says his late taxes are not a public concern.The fresh air promised by the Republican Party of Arkansas continues to smell a little off. Add this anecdotal aroma to the earlier...
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The year of the extremist — Arkansas makes list with Republican Loy Mauch
LOY MAUCHThe Southern Poverty Law Center, a stalwart in the fight against discrimination and hate, has compiled a scary list of the extremists appearing on election ballots this fall. Most, though not...
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Saturday To-Do: Arkansas vs. Ole Miss
Arkansas takes on Ole Miss Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. ARKANSAS VS. OLE MISS11:21 a.m. War Memorial Stadium. $65. For the first time since 1997, Arkansas and Ole Miss will square off in a...
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