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Announcing her candidacy for lieutenant governor, Dianne Curry said she considered running for the Second Congressional District seat and state auditor "before deciding lieutenant governor best fits...
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When The Observer's beloved cat Scout came down with an infection recently, we were struck with two emotions. Sympathy, of course (poor kitty!), but also dread — because administering cat medicine is...
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Mixed welcome to The Fold
Hits equal misses.When the lowly burger went high end, when people started throwing around words like "artisanal" in reference to pizza, it was only a matter of time before folks turned the humble...
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Ark. Republicans spar with Planned Parenthood over healthcare guides
With implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act's major provisions gearing up in Arkansas, the potential involvement of Planned Parenthood is stirring controversy among Republican lawmakers. by...
View ArticleImmigration reform smart
Arkansas may not be known for its high share of immigrants — they compose only 5 percent of the state's population — but immigrants have begun to play a larger role in both the economic and political...
View ArticleIt was a good week for reviving the fight over health care expansion
It was a bad week for Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, a joint endorsement, Arkansas's congressional delegation, ExxonMobil and ExxonMobil's credibility.It was a good week for ...REVIVING THE FIGHT OVER HEALTH...
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Exploring Big Island, where three rivers meet
The Big Island Circumnavigation Expedition took to a seldom-seen wilderness and exposed schoolchildren to the beauty and power of nature. by Chris Staudinger, Mark Peoples and John RuskeySeveral...
View ArticleWho does the LR Chamber of Commerce represent?
OK, I obsess some on Little Rock government's dependent relationship with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. But their influence is enormous. And they represent, lobby for and advance points...
View ArticleFOI unearths St. Vincent draft proposal for UAMS combine
Joann Coleman, a civic activist who's been closely following the proposed UAMS-St. Vincent medical services merger, has unearthed yet another interesting document from her series of FOI inquiries. She...
View Article20-year-old says he'll run for LR School Board
I received this note overnight from Shaun Gains, who said he's 20 and attended Hall High School:For over a year I have been having a conversation with concerned citizens, parents, and educators in the...
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Conway consignment business, Rhea Lana's, targeted over wage law compliance
Fox 16 reports on a federal Labor Department investigation of a children's consignment sale business, Rhea Lana's, over its practice of using volunteer workers to set up sales. In return, they get...
View ArticleFight over Planned Parenthood participation in Obamacare goes national
Politico reports on the national dimension of an Arkansas political fight. Planned Parenthood is seeking nationwide to share in the money available under Obamacare to hire workers to help enroll people...
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Parking deck coming to Riverfront Park
Claudia Lauer, the Democrat-Gazette's energetic City Hall reporter, ran to ground quickly and thoroughly yesterday the story behind a pop-up Facebook page lamenting a developing plan for the city and...
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Friday To-Do: Juicy J
JUICY J9 p.m. Clear Channel Metroplex. $30-$100.It's been a good couple weeks for local fans of Memphis hip-hop legends Three 6 Mafia. Longtime affiliate Project Pat was in town last week, and now...
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Friday To-Do: Johnny Winter
JOHNNY WINTER9:30 p.m. Juanita's. $25 adv., $30 day of.It's just not every day that you get a real-deal living legend playing in town. I mean, even if the blues isn't your jam, you've got to admit that...
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Friday To-Do: Opera in the Ozarks
OPERA IN THE OZARKS7:30 p.m. Inspiration Point. $20-$25.Opera lovers of Arkansas, one of your favorite seasons has rolled around once more: Opera in the Ozarks. Situated at the stunning Inspiration...
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Friday: Bluesboy Jag, Ryan Cabrera and more
Bluesboy Jag & the Juke Joint Zombies bring the dobros, Delta blues and cigar-box guitars to The Tavern Sports Grill, 7 p.m., free. If something a little heavier and mosh-ier is what your ears are...
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Beat the Heat: Ice lollies from Le Pops
To anyone who grew up with a remotely normal childhood, coming from a relatively reasonable set of parents, there’s probably not many memories a child can have that are more fond, more gleeful than...
View ArticleSupreme Court tightens rule on Internet access to court records
The Arkansas Supreme Court today amended its rule onInternet access to court records to require clerks to redact information such as Social Security numbers in cases filed before Jan. 1, 2009 when new...
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The Rice Bowl football game pitch: Not fully cooked
Evin Demirel has a thoughtful piece up on Sporting Life Arkansas about the current tub-thumping to create a Rice Bowl football game at War Memorial Stadium to match some lesser teams from minor...
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