Clik here to view.
Tea Party, taxpayers and July 4 — who's paying for show in Saline County?
Two sources have now told me that the July 4 fireworks show at the Saline County Fairgrounds will be paid at least in part with state taxpayer money funneled from the $1 million in General Improvement...
View ArticleClik here to view.
"50 Works/ 50 Weeks / 50 Years": "View of the Port of Bordeaux"
John Pagan, facility manager, chose the "50 Works/ 50 Weeks / 50 Years" work from the Arkansas Arts Center's permanent collection that hangs in the atrium this week. It's Maxime Lalanne's charcoal on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The 3 Best: Burgers
God bless the USA, and God bless all its burger-loving citizens. What's more American than a hot, juicy cheeseburger? Nothing. Heck, the Declaration of Independence was practically penned in burger...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Local couple vie for duct-tape-promwear prize
Years ago, when we were just a few years out of our teens, David Ramsey carried a wallet made solely out of duct tape that I thought was fairly punk rock (I'd lived a sheltered life). But clearly, by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hutchinson scrambles to explain taxpayer-financed GOP/Tea Party fireworks show
The Arkansas Project, a conservative group, was able to talk to some of the players in the taxpayer-financed July 4 Saline County fireworks show"sponsored," as a flyer prepared by the Saline County...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Health impact of oil spills — a medical dilemma
Inside Climate Watchhas new reporting today on potential health risks from exposure to chemicals put into the environment in oil spills such as the Canadian tar sands that exploded from the burst...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Walton-funded group has early word on state Board of Education appointment
Arkansas Learns,an advocacy group for education "reform" that is financially supported by the Walton Family Foundation, tweeted last night that Diane Zook had been appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Obamacare delay a political disaster
Andy Davis did a good job in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette this morning explaining the relatively small practical effects in Arkansas of the Obama administration's surprise one-year delay of new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Where in Arkansas? for July
Know where this slice of life in Arkansas is? Know where this slice of life in Arkansas is? Send along the answer to Times photographer Brian Chilson and win a prize. Once a month in this space, we'll...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Catching up with Bonnie Montgomery
The singer/songerwriter celebrates EP release on Saturday. By Robert Bell by Robert BellSearcy native Bonnie Montgomery moved back to her home state in 2009 and quickly became one of the most active...
View ArticleBack to the future
The Observer doesn't make a whole lot of endorsements in this space. We figure you get enough of that in the rest of the world, chock-full as it is with advertisements for diet shakes, warshing...
View ArticleRacked up
"It can be nerve-racking at times, thinking in your head 'I've got to perform at my highest level, this is my one chance.'"... by Doug Smith"It can be nerve-racking at times, thinking in your head...
View ArticleFrontier Fourth of July at Historic Arkansas Museum
Also, The OD Upscale at Revolution.THURSDAY 7/4The Historic Arkansas Museum's Annual Frontier Fourth of July includes an old-time parade, living history performances, crafts and more, 2-4 p.m. If...
View ArticlePassing up Blueway would be loss to all Arkansans
The National Blueway designation for the White River would bring the state resources for conservation efforts that would give landowners, hunting and fishing enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
High on Mellow Mushroom
Chain's specialty pizzas explain success.For a pizza chain that's been around for nearly 40 years, with locations stretching from coast to coast, it's remarkable to see how much excitement has...
View ArticleRacked up
"It can be nerve-racking at times, thinking in your head 'I've got to perform at my highest level, this is my one chance.'"... by Doug Smith"It can be nerve-racking at times, thinking in your head...
View ArticleSpurious SCOTUS
So fears have come to pass. After the Citizens United court comes the anti-equality court, rejection of DOMA not withstanding. Married partners of every stripe still may have hurdle after hurdle to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
8Ball & MJG at Discovery
Also, Pops on the River at Riverfront Park, Minsk at Downtown Music, Lynyrd Skynyrd in Magic Springs, La Luz at White Water Tavern and Chad Griffin at the Clinton School for Public Service. by Robert...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Little Rock Confidential 2013
Trade secrets from a Hooter's waitress. What it's like to spend your life doing needle drugs. How a skin care specialist thinks about aging, and why a sound engineer spends so much time playing on his...
View ArticleGay marriage: 1st person
Max Brantley gives his space today to an Arkansas Blog contributor who uses the pen name Mrs. Sistertoldja. She's a Little Rock woman who was married in a state where same-sex marriage is legalMax...
View Article