Issue Archives
February 2019
- Joshua Asante
Issue Archive for February 2019 Vol. 45, No. 18
February (first magazine)
News
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Denise Garner wants campuses to be able to say 'no' to concealed carry 1
'Compromise is not a bad word,' the freshman legislator from Fayetteville says.
by Autumn Tolbert | Feb 1, 2019
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Local Lime 1
The 411 on Little Rock's new e-scooters.
| Feb 1, 2019
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Still without weed in Arkansas 3
But it looks like medical marijuana will finally roll in.
by Leslie Newell Peacock | Feb 1, 2019
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Inconsequential News Quiz: Please Hammer, don't hurt 'em edition
Play while you scarf down volcano wings with Satan's mother-in-law.
| Feb 1, 2019
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Flash Point: Race, fire, police and Little Rock's new mayor 1
Can the city's first elected black mayor heal the racial divisions that have long plagued the city's fire and police departments?
by Lindsey Millar | Feb 1, 2019
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The Hot Springs mile-pie club
Spa City is swiftly becoming a polestar for pizza.
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 1, 2019
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Best restaurants in Arkansas 2019 4
Our readers pick the best.
| Feb 1, 2019
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Little Rock's Dos Rocas gives a nod to Paraguay 1
Arkansas Times readers named it the "Best New" restaurant in Central Arkansas.
by Bryan Borland | Feb 1, 2019
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The unbearable whiteness of being
What's lost when we consider the history of racial violence from a white perspective.
by Guy Lancaster | Feb 1, 2019
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Essential New Orleans 1
An extensive guide to eating, drinking, dancing, karaoke-ing, strolling and Carnivaling in the Crescent City.
by David Ramsey | Feb 1, 2019
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What to expect from the 92nd Arkansas General Assembly
Tax cuts for the richest Arkansans top the agenda for the ledge.
by Benjamin Hardy | Feb 1, 2019
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Lack of funds delays Washington County crisis stabilization unit
County judge says the county will seek private funds.
by Benjamin Hardy | Feb 3, 2019
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Gene Fortson opposes end to at-large city directors, won't run again in 2020
Also says infrastructure problems need to be addressed.
by Rebekah Hall | Feb 6, 2019
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Beginnings 2
| Feb 1, 2019
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Orval gets redeemed from Hell
To be paired with a very special spiritual mentor.
by Tommy Durham | Feb 1, 2019
Columns
Entertainment
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Like Velvet: history in black hairstyles in Arkansas
How a kitchen cosmetologist built — and handed down — a 90-year legacy of black hair care.
by Syd Hayman | Feb 1, 2019
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Indomitable: African American artists in 'On Their Own Terms' at UA Little Rock 1
UA Little Rock shows how African-American artists make art ‘On Their Own Terms.’
by Leslie Newell Peacock | Jan 14, 2019
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"Chicago" opens at The Rep, Sumokem at South on Main, ASO plays "Ode to Joy" and more
And much more.
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 1, 2019
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A fairly good week for the Hogs despite splitting games 1
by Beau Wilcox | Feb 1, 2019
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A signature Hog win against LSU 1
by Beau Wilcox | Feb 3, 2019
Dining
Staff Blogs
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Thursday: Open line and stuff 44
by Max Brantley | Jan 31, 2019
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Execution drugs expire; 'fix' coming 6
by Max Brantley | Jan 31, 2019
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Asa's tax cut even worse than you thought; or better if you're really rich 5
by Max Brantley | Jan 31, 2019
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Asa's inaugural spending buried in state GOP filings but here are some details 17
by Max Brantley | Feb 1, 2019
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Want to subscribe to the monthly Arkansas Times? 3
by Max Brantley | Feb 1, 2019
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Asa's tax cut for the rich gets strong reaction and a familiar myth 1
by Max Brantley | Feb 1, 2019
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UA trustee Eichler objects to diversity effort at UA-Fayetteville 86
by Max Brantley | Feb 1, 2019
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White flight: Now it's from football 8
by Max Brantley | Feb 1, 2019
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Sens. Chesterfield and Elliott and the problems with a constitutional convention 7
by Autumn Tolbert | Feb 1, 2019
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Let's make it easier to vote: A tale of an uncounted ballot 20
by Max Brantley | Feb 1, 2019
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TGIF: The news roundup and open line 16
by Max Brantley | Feb 1, 2019
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The Tax Cuts and Doritos Edition
by Lindsey Millar | Feb 1, 2019
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Will Va. Gov. Ralph Northam survive 1984 blackface photo? Should he? UPDATE 37
by Max Brantley | Feb 2, 2019
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Growing up black and white in Little Rock in the 1950s 4
by Max Brantley | Feb 2, 2019
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Tax-cutting by the numbers: Some elaboration on the governor's pitch 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 2, 2019
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John Goodson files for divorce from Justice Courtney Goodson 30
by Max Brantley | Feb 2, 2019
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The open line 15
by Max Brantley | Feb 2, 2019
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Group wants to talk about 30 Crossing, the I-30 project downtown 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 3, 2019
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'Willful ignorance' — Donald Trump and 'intelligence' 18
by Max Brantley | Feb 3, 2019
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A super open line 17
by Max Brantley | Feb 3, 2019
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Legislature today: Pensions, perks and problematic legislation 3
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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As Ralph Northam turns 36
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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The benefits of government: Helping hands for Benton County 19
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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State revenue lagged in January 2
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Julie Adams, with credits including Miss Little Rock and 'Creature from the Black Lagoon,' dies at 92 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Tom Cotton plans book on Arlington National Cemetery 16
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Legislators release ethics proposals 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Tax cut for the rich zips out of Senate committee 9
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Harvest to operate Natural State Wellness Dispensary in Little Rock on Stagecoach Road 1
by Rebekah Hall | Feb 5, 2019
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Tax dodging Rep. Mickey Gates reports his debt to state 10
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Another week, another open line 14
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Arkansas gets an F from public school advocacy group 8
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Irvin proposes Hattie Caraway and Jimmy Driftwood for Hall of Statuary 14
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Hutchinson names Ed Fryar to UA Board of Trustees 2
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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'Ethics reform' seems to include loopholes for campaign spending 8
by Max Brantley | Feb 4, 2019
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Another attempt to nickel and dime the poor by the Arkansas GOP 11
by Autumn Tolbert | Feb 5, 2019
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UPDATE: 'Stand your ground' proposal deferred 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 5, 2019
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Driver using handheld device cited in UA pedestrian death 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 5, 2019
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Free eats today for the legislature include UA 'tailgate' 1
by Max Brantley | Feb 5, 2019
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Louisiana school board says no to corporate welfare; business lobby freaks out 10
by Max Brantley | Feb 5, 2019
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Wendell Griffen on Northam: The larger problem is wide tolerance for white supremacy 15
by Max Brantley | Feb 5, 2019
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Tax cut bill falls short in first Senate vote after defeat of effort to limit benefit for the richest 1 percent 8
by Max Brantley | Feb 5, 2019
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Tuesday: Headlines and the open line 82
by Max Brantley | Feb 5, 2019
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Woods, Shelton seek review of court documents in appeal 3
by Max Brantley | Feb 5, 2019
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The state of Trump 38
by Max Brantley | Feb 5, 2019
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Church night doesn't mean suspension of freebies for legislators. Cell phone users beware. 2
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Trump a hit — with his base 31
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Mayor Scott says he's "looking into" a no-knock warrant policy for Little Rock; city board passes resolution to donate undeveloped city property to Depaul USA 7
by Rebekah Hall | Feb 6, 2019
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UPDATE: National debt? What debt? 4
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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UPDATE: Report out on UA-Little Rock football. Not now 3
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Blackface in Virginia, again. And again the question: Statute of limitations? 20
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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A family fight in Magnolia over a fake Confederate flag 6
by Autumn Tolbert | Feb 6, 2019
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Medical marijuana cards going out 7
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Health marketplace bill advances 2
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Speaker puts CPA on state pay commission
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Assault on women's medical rights continues 1
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Income tax cut for rich passes the Senate with key Democratic votes 7
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Senate votes to strip local building control 7
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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The week is half-baked and the line is open 48
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Arkansas Medicinal Source Patient Center dispensary heading to Razorback Drive in Bentonville 1
by Rebekah Hall | Feb 6, 2019
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Dumas woman named as $2 million winner 2
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Hello Mrs. Bates, I’m Johnny Cash 7
by Max Brantley | Feb 6, 2019
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Jim Parsons' latest effort to save government money 1
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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Drinks are on the lawyers today at legislature. Also: Crocodile tears in order 4
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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In praise of Little Rock police work 9
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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Scooter death and injuries prompt safety efforts 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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8th Circuit affirms dismissal of city and chief from police shooting case 3
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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Gun lobby slowed on unlimited carry resolution in House committee 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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Fighting to save the minimum wage 8
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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The mayor, the governor and a little preaching UPDATE 14
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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Jeremy Hutchinson attacks FBI tactics in his arrest; his daddy spreads the word 22
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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Frank Scott's mayor campaign finished in the hole by $74,000 7
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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Thursday: The headlines and the open line 77
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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Call it the Stadium Security Administration 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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Hutchinson sends National Guard to Texas after boot from New Mexico 12
by Max Brantley | Feb 7, 2019
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The Releaf Center in Bentonville hopes to offer extracting services to other dispensaries 5
by Rebekah Hall | Feb 11, 2019
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More recess may be on the way for Arkansas kids 9
by Autumn Tolbert | Feb 8, 2019
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Is this the year that tenants get protection from slumlords? 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 8, 2019
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Women's rights suffer in Arkansas and at U.S. Supreme Court 23
by Max Brantley | Feb 8, 2019
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Catholic diocese adds names to list of priests suspected of abuses 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 8, 2019
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Homicide reported in Western Hills UPDATE 2
by Max Brantley | Feb 8, 2019
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Trump still rides high in Arkansas, but we're an outlier 20
by Max Brantley | Feb 8, 2019
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Little Rock mayor's Republican outreach includes police chief search connection 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 8, 2019
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New episode of Out in Arkansas: T & A return from hiatus
by Arkansas Times Staff | Feb 8, 2019
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Amazon's Bezos writes of shakedown attempt by tabloid publisher 24
by Max Brantley | Feb 8, 2019
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Friday: Headlines and the open line 65
by Max Brantley | Feb 8, 2019
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The Virginia mess gets worse with a rape allegation 11
by Max Brantley | Feb 8, 2019
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The Hard to Fathom Legislation Edition
by Lindsey Millar | Feb 8, 2019
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Charter schools and the damage to real public schools 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 9, 2019
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Apparent delay in LR commitment to $3.8 million in I-30 project spending 4
by Max Brantley | Feb 9, 2019
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Before LR city board: Cooperating with feds on illegal immigration UPDATE 23
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Reps. Clowney, Garner and Godfrey and a perfect illustration of why representation matters 7
by Autumn Tolbert | Feb 9, 2019
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The Saturday open line 45
by Max Brantley | Feb 9, 2019
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Mike Huckabee and the fight for Florida beach access 11
by Max Brantley | Feb 10, 2019
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Tom Cotton catches flak for socialism crack 23
by Max Brantley | Feb 10, 2019
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The rich get richer and Asa wants to keep it coming 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 10, 2019
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A tax talk open line 45
by Max Brantley | Feb 10, 2019
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Tribute to an Arkansas transplant in Virginia 4
by Max Brantley | Feb 10, 2019
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California to study charter school impact on real public schools 2
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Another primary election shift has complications, including judicial elections 7
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Legislators go to the dogs tonight for drinks. It's a good time to talk about dog racing 40
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Chihuahua! A dog's life grows more complicated 9
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Democrats propose to help poor more than rich with tax legislation 4
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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'Heaven has a wall' and South Arkansas has other grocery stores 41
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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The governor's highway plan: sales tax, fuel tax, gambling tax, electric car fees 12
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Arkansas again at bottom of ranking for LGBT equality 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Acanza Health Group dispensary renovating storefront in Fayetteville 2
by Rebekah Hall | Feb 12, 2019
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Homicide reported in Maumelle 3
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Passenger complains about Delta pilot after landing at XNA, sees racial profiling 38
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Gun found at eStem Junior High 16
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Another week, another open line 29
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Experience India at Harmony Health Clinic’s Bollywood Nights February 16th!
by Sponsored | Feb 12, 2019
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A pitch for more consideration for lower-income taxpayers 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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Senator pushes back at notion of county switch for new casino 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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New episode of Rock the Culture: 'Safe Scootin'
by Arkansas Times Staff | Feb 11, 2019
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Another no-knock drug raid gone wrong 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 11, 2019
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A Democrat's attack on democracy 1
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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Allegiant to add flights to Destin-Fort Walton from Little Rock
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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A busy night for legislators in search of freebies 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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Will Baptist abuse report reaction mirror that of Catholic abuses? 17
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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And another lobby is at work today: Moms 2
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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House committee preserves tax cut for the wealthy 11
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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Women suffer when men control our narratives 11
by Autumn Tolbert | Feb 13, 2019
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Feds announce indictment of 54 in probe of white supremacists 17
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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Northwest Arkansas Medical Cannabis Group building dispensary in Fayetteville 1
by Rebekah Hall | Feb 13, 2019
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Tuesday: The news and the open line. 28
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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You think the legislature is bad now? Consider Trent Garner's latest 12
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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Northam, Lyons and the ways of Virginia 12
by Leslie Newell Peacock | Feb 12, 2019
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Two from LRPD in final four for next police chief 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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Tort reform, or limits on lawsuit damages, is back 9
by Max Brantley | Feb 12, 2019
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Like Arkansas weather? Some day you'll love New York 32
by Max Brantley | Feb 13, 2019
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Freebies and foolishness: Legislative business today includes attacks on U.S. Constitution and Libertarian Party and a proposal to make judges partisan candidates. 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 13, 2019
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Florida's Red Bar, a popular spot with Arkansas links, burned this morning 1
by Max Brantley | Feb 13, 2019
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Flowers proposes end to slavery in form of unpaid labor in prisons 9
by Max Brantley | Feb 13, 2019
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Marijuana Rx commission told complaints dismissed, allows dispensary moves 3
by Leslie Newell Peacock | Feb 13, 2019
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Speaker's committee kills expanded medical marijuana use at governor's urging: UPDATED WITH WARNING FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT 21
by Max Brantley | Feb 13, 2019
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Wednesday: News headlines and the open line 56
by Max Brantley | Feb 13, 2019
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House approves U.S. constitutional amendment convention 17
by Max Brantley | Feb 13, 2019
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A basket full of deplorable constitutional amendments filed today 7
by Max Brantley | Feb 13, 2019
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Surprise: Add missing money to woes of problem-plagued charter school once run by Valerie Tatum 18
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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Maumelle makes arrest in slaying 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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Rally set for tenant fairness legislation UPDATE 5
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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The fight against illegal pork barreling; can winning lawyers be paid? 2
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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Committee rejects tax break for low-income taxpayers 12
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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State Board rejects Haas Hall report; moves to shift students at failing Covenant Keepers 6
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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House passes income tax cut for rich 4
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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Thursday: Today's news roundup and the open line 39
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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House passes 'trigger' bill to ban abortion 32
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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Former Mountain Home man kills mountain lion with bare hands 8
by Max Brantley | Feb 14, 2019
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The tax man cometh 9
by Max Brantley | Feb 15, 2019
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Improve 30 Crossing 3
by Max Brantley | Feb 15, 2019
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Action expected today on failing charter school in SWLR, with possible move out of neighborhood it was supposed to serve 3
by Max Brantley | Feb 15, 2019
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Blood money: Bill to finance UAMS cancer research includes favors for Big Tobacco
by Max Brantley | Feb 15, 2019
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State board revokes Covenant Keepers charter, clears another charter to take over 3
by Max Brantley | Feb 15, 2019
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Expert offers casino rules change proposals covering sports bets, problem gamblers and credit
by Max Brantley | Feb 15, 2019
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Little Rock offers down payment help for first-time homebuyers
by Max Brantley | Feb 15, 2019
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White Mansion wins Round Two of the Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 1, 2019
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'True Detective' episode 5 recap: Seeking atonement 1
by Sam Eifling | Feb 4, 2019
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Wednesday To-Do: Soccer Mommy plays free show at Hendrix College
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 6, 2019
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Friday To-Do: Luke Combs at Verizon Arena
by Bill Paddack | Feb 8, 2019
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Rapert, responding to metal show poster, calls for boycott of Vino's 15
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 6, 2019
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Monday To-Do: ACS screens "True Detective," follows with Graham Gordy Q&A
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 11, 2019
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Illusionaut wins Round Three of the Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 8, 2019
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Longhua Xu named 2019 Arkansas Living Treasure
by Leslie Newell Peacock | Feb 8, 2019
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Q&A with Kayla Pecchioni of "The Book of Mormon" 1
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 12, 2019
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Review: Luke Combs at Verizon Arena
by Bill Paddack | Feb 11, 2019
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'True Detective' episode 6 recap: Enter the chicken king 2
by Sam Eifling | Feb 11, 2019
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Arkansas Arts Center will set up shop in Riverdale 1
by Leslie Newell Peacock | Feb 11, 2019
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Spoons up: Soup Sunday soon
by Leslie Newell Peacock | Feb 13, 2019
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TC Edwards honored with a flag football memorial Sunday
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 14, 2019
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A super show at Crystal Bridges: 'Men of Steel, Women of Wonder'
by Leslie Newell Peacock | Feb 13, 2019
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Thursday To-Do: Valentine Blues
by Stephanie Smittle | Feb 14, 2019
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Review: "Book of Mormon" at Robinson Performance Hall
by Guy Lancaster | Feb 15, 2019