'Fleecing the yokels'
Political parties rarely vanish altogether, and hardly ever over a single election cycle. So the demise of the Republicans as a national organization is probably exaggerated. by Gene LyonsPolitical...
View ArticleArkansans must suffer lest Obama succeed
The rabid partisanship in Washington and in many statehouses, ours among them, is so extreme that, according to polls, it sickens most voters. The public alarm over stalemate and partisan strife is...
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Scallions does salads and sandwiches well
It's a tasty throwback.What is American cuisine? For most, American food is barbecue and hamburgers, hot dogs and fried chicken, and we can't help but agree. But there's another side to American food...
View ArticleThe Remove of Redbone's
A close reader, Richard W. Chapman was bothered by an item that appeared in Arkansas's foremost weekly journal of news, politics and entertainment: "Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is coming to the...
View ArticleA beautiful day in Fayetteville
Some weekends, even in the oft-tortured Ozarks, the sun shines just right on the ballfields and the energy is just right in the arenas. by Beau WilcoxSome weekends, even in the oft-tortured Ozarks,...
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'A human issue'
Sen. Joyce Elliott pushes (again) for a bill to extend in-state tuition to undocumented students. by David KoonCurrently, 12 states — including Texas, California, New York, Illinois and Massachusetts...
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Carry your own
State legislators are not the only Republican politicians who believe that firepower turneth away wrath. The Grand Old Party loves the Grand Old Pistol. Asa Hutchinson, already announced as a...
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Review: The Dirty Heads at Juanita's, Feb. 14
Last week, Huntington Beach, Calif. reggae/hip-hop/alternative rock hybrid The Dirty Heads decided they would show some love to Little Rock on Valentine’s Day. Just the second stop on their month-long...
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...And more fetuses
In my earlier item on new and pending action on the Arkansas legislature's fetus obsession, I overlooked one new item. Strictly speaking, I guess you'd call it a new zygote item.Legislation by Sen....
View ArticleLancaster retires
Bob Lancaster, one of the Arkansas Times longest and most valued contributors, retired from writing his column last week. We’ll miss his his contributions mightily. Look out, in the weeks to come, for...
View ArticleA wintry morning report OBITUARY UPDATE
The roundup:'* BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE: Spitting rain here. Little Rock City Hall is delaying its start time until 10 a.m. Pulaski County School District operating on normal schedule. How about you?*...
View ArticlePolling: Guns, fetuses and Medicaid
Comes word of some polling last night. I hope the robopoll drew from a good sample and I hope the results will be released.Questions:* MIKE BEEBE: Pro or con.* MEDICAID: For or against expansion.*...
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Friday To-Do: Samantha Crain
SAMANTHA CRAIN9:30 p.m. White Water Tavern. $7.A good many fans of Americana here in Central Arkansas are probably already familiar with Oklahoma singer/songwriter Samantha Crain. She's played at White...
View ArticleSenator acts for real estate industry on tax foreclosure sales
I credit Sen. Jonathan Dismang for candor in announcing he had a financial relationship to a couple of bills he pushed through committee yesterday.Dismang is sponsoring two bills to make it easier to...
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Chew on this: Smoked brisket sandwich from The Southern Gourmasian
Fewer foods inspire as much loyalty and contention as barbecue. It’s a matter of pride that we Southerners take very seriously—a passion and tradition that is unrivaled in terms of the dedication held...
View ArticleFayetteville loses another tax increment district challenge
The Arkansas Supreme Court today upheld a lower court ruling that said the city of Fayetteville could not take part of a Fayetteville School District property tax increase for high school construction...
View ArticleCommittee endorses bill to allow scalping of concert tickets
I missed most of the debate, but caught the roll call by which the House Judiciary Committee gave an endorsement to Republican Rep. Doug House's bill to exempt musical performancesfrom the anti-ticket...
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Friday: The Beat Party XI, Brother Andy, (HED)p.e. and more
Vino's has a big night of hip-hop, with The Beat Party XI, showcasing producers Ferocious, King Boom, QNote, Mannie Gee and Don Dash Beatz and live performances from #NECESSARY, Duke Stigall, Fresco...
View ArticleBeebe will allow gun permit secrecy to become law without his signature
Given the absence of significant legislative opposition and an absence of constitutional problems, Gov. Mike Beebe said he'd allow the bill to make concealed gun permits secret. Say goodbye to public...
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