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Excellent start for Stone's Throw Brewing
How fitting it is that Stone's Throw Brewing, Arkansas' newest craft brewer, should hold their soft opening on a Sunday, the traditional day of beer scarcity in these parts. I've been following the...
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The jail break open line
The Sunday line is open. Not much to report:* GARLAND COUNTY JAIL BREAK: An intriguing initial report from the sheriff's office in Hot Springs:Derrick Estell w/m 33 years of age escaped from the...
View ArticleTargeted: Legislators who supported gun laws
Here are two elections to watch: The NRA and supporters have set out to attempt to recall two Colorado legislators who were part of the legislative majority that passed stronger gun laws in response to...
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A Little Rock school settlement: Nice idea, but probably a non-starter
Cynthia Howell at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette talked with Little Rock School District attorney Chris Heller about his idea for a potential settlement of lingering issues in the Pulaski County school...
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Pope Francis: 'who am I to judge' gay people?
Count me among those encouraged by Pope Francis.Social justice jumps to the fore. Maybe, the church's recent obsession with sexual issues will diminish somewhat.Francis has made it clear he'll make no...
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Tuesday: Mothwind at White Water Tavern
The mighty riff-warriors of Mothwind play at White Water Tavern with bruisers Jab Jab Suckerpunch and headbangers Enchiridion, 10 p.m.[ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Cumulus to drop Rush Limbaugh; a boon to Mike Huckabee?
Politico reported over the weekend that Cumulus Media, a major radio station owner, is planning to drop Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity from its stations' lineups. The story indicates that the affiliate...
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Allbritton to sell TV stations, including KATV in Little Rock, to Sinclair
KATV, Channel 7 in Little Rock is set to have a new owner.The current owner, Allbritton, has struck a deal to sell its TV stations, including KATV, to Sinclair Broadcast Group for $985...
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Bill Halter withdraws from Arkansas governor's race
Bill Halter is out of the Democratic primary for governor. That leaves Mike Ross alone.Email:Little Rock - Former Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter today withdrew from the the Democratic primary for...
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Bon Jovi to Verizon
For the first time since 1993, Bon Jovi will perform in Central Arkansas. The band's booked a gig at Verizon Arena on Oct. 18. Tickets, which range from $34 to $159.50, go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 5....
View ArticleDon't Stop Please gets zombie-fied in new video
Don't Stop Please are zombies, or become zombies (or maybe Juggalos?), in their new video for "Long List of Numbers." With a baby zombie and creepy red-headed little twin girl zombies![ Subscribe to...
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Fungus that affects bats confirmed in state park cave
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reports that a national study has confirmed the presence of a fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats in one of the caves closed as a precaution to prevent...
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Former Garland County deputy pleads in prostitution case
The U.S. attorney's office in Fort Smith has announced that Neil Parliament, 39, a former water patrol deputy for the Garland County sheriff's office, has pleaded guilty in federal court to helping a...
View ArticleCheck out Big Orange Midtown
The latest episode in our food video series, which Greg Spradlin and Camp Friday Films produces for the Times, features the new Big Orange Midtown. Co-owner/chef Scott McGehee and bartender supreme...
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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin to speak at Clinton Center
Astronaut and all-around American hero Dr. Buzz Aldrin— the second human being to step foot on the moon — is coming to the Clinton Presidential Center on Aug. 14 for a free talk about his new book,...
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Garland County still searching for escapee, elaborates on plot
The Garland County sheriff's office is still searching for Derrick Estell, who escaped from the jail shortly after being returned there by the state Correction Department for a court appearance. He's...
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Cooking the books at an Indiana charter schools
Hmmmmm. Not that this could happen anywhere else, but, an AP exclusive from the New York Times:... when it appeared an Indianapolis charter school run by a prominent Republican donor might receive a...
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Tracy Steele picked to head Arkansas Division of Youth Services
Former state Sen. Tracy Steele has been named to head the Arkansas Division of Youth Services. He lost a race for North Little Rock mayor last year.Steele's past management experience includes being...
View ArticleCentral Arkansas Water no closer to getting data from Exxon to ensure safety...
ExxonMobil Pipeline president Gary Pruessing responded today to a letter sent last week by representatives of Central Arkansas Water requesting data on the integrity of the Pegasus Pipeline, which runs...
View ArticleDana Falconberry does 'Tiny Desk Concert'
Dig it. Dana Falconberry, who went to Hendrix and played music in Central Arkansas during her time there, gives a "Tiny Desk Concert" for NPR. Pretty stuff from Falconberry and her supporting five...
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