State gets $5.1 million for Medicaid in settlement over adulterated drugs
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has announced that Arkansas will get $5.1 million, including federal matching funds, for its Medicaid program as part of the $500 million settlement of a lawsuit...
View ArticleCoalition wants formal disavowal of Tech Park use of neighborhood
The We Shall Not Be Moved Coalition, formed to oppose location of the proposed Little Rock Technology Park in residential neighborhoods north of UALR, has written Mayor Mark Stodola to praise him for...
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Ashlie Atkinson will be in the new Fox series 'Us & Them'
Little Rock native Ashlie Atkinson has a role on the upcoming Fox comedy "Us & Them" (it's a de-Anglicized version of the Brit series "Gavin & Stacey"). It's a rom-com-type program in which two...
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Stop the presses: Cordell's potato and chicken salads are back
A reliable source calls with good food news:Dean Cline is back at work making potato salad and chicken salad according to the recipes of the legendary Cordell's deli. I've confirmed that he's gone to...
View ArticleCordell's potato and chicken salad are back again — at Terry's in the Heights
A reliable source calls with good food news:Dean Cline is back at work making potato salad and chicken salad according to the recipes of the legendary Cordell's deli. I confirmed that he's gone to work...
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The Tuesday night line
Finishing up early again today. Some closeout specials:* TAX DELINQUENT LIST TURNS UP FAMILIAR NAME:The recently published list of tax delinquent properties in the Saline Courier listed 10 properties...
View Article16 indicted in cocaine conspiracy
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District announced earlier today that it has indicted 16 people on conspiracy charges, including Idalia Ramos Rangel, aka "Big Momma" or "La Tia," a...
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Tonight: Roberts and Rowland at Children's Library
The Architecture and Design Network hosts Central Arkansas Library System director Bobby Roberts and architect Reese Rowland tonight at the new children's library as they talk about the library's goals...
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UPDATE: Pipeline Safety Office continues shutdown order on entire ExxonMobil...
Thanks to Arkansas Blog reader Radical Centrist for some crowd sourcing. He gave us a headsup on a May 10 finding by the Office of Pipeline Safety related to its review of the pipeline break at...
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Thursday: Justin Furstenfeld and more
Juanita's hosts "An Open Book: An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October," 9 p.m., $25. The evening will include a Q&A, reading from his book "Crazy Making" and an acoustic set of...
View ArticleUPDATE: The missing elements of the IRS scandal story
UPDATE: The acting IRS commissioner has resigned as the Obama Administration moves into damage repair.From earlier:David Cay Johnston, the veteran tax beat reporter, has an article at Columbia...
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Judge refuses to dismiss suit challenging new 12-week abortion limit
Federal Judge Susan Webber Wright has denied the state of Arkansas's motion to dismiss the ACLU-backed lawsuit challenging the new state law, passed over Gov. Mike Beebe's veto, to prevent most...
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The hog manure open line
The line is open. Finishing up:* FECAL FOAM: Protectors of the Buffalo River fear runoff from waste pits at the factory hog farm now in business at Mount Judea. The farmers themselves might have reason...
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Film fest, witness protection, news you can use
If you're thinking about hitting up the Little Rock Film Festival, which kicks off tonight and runs through Sunday, you'll want to check out our extensive preview. I wrote about the festival's move...
View ArticleLittle Rock Film Festival schedule
The LRFF offers three festival pass options. Entry is granted according to pass priority.Ticket info: The LRFF offers three festival pass options. Entry is granted according to pass priority. Gold...
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Book report
'Gatsby' goes 3D. by Sam EiflingThis summer I read "The Great Gatsby" by Baz Luhrmann. It is an excellent book full of symbolism and parties. One of the main symbols in the book is green lights. Green...
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Efficiency program from Entergy Arkansas could save you money
It often provides thousands in repairs to your home at no cost to you. by David KoonWhile you might be waiting on the hot, lazy days of summer with breathless anticipation, one thing you might not be...
View ArticleHealth consequences post-spill
As a physician from a small community in South Louisiana, I believe that I can speak for my fellow citizens when I state that our most sincere sympathies go out to the residents of Mayflower with...
View ArticleMore to watch at the Little Rock Film Fest
The rest of the best.Documentaries"Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker" explores the life of the inimitable Booker, who Dr. John described as "the best black, gay, one-eyed piano genius...
View ArticleWhere or when
"Two women were arrested and charged in a robbery where one of the suspects is accused of carrying pepper spray as well as her 10-month-old child.""Two women were arrested and charged in a robbery...
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