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Saturday To-Do: Yung Joc
YUNG JOC9 p.m.-5 a.m. Discovery. $10-$15.Atlanta's Yung Joc first blew up big back in 2006, with his debut for Diddy's Bad Boy South label, "New Joc City." You might remember that video for "I Know You...
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Rapert: Muslim group should not be allowed to march
When Michael Cook of Talk Business pointed out to the state senator that the group had the right to peacefully assemble, Jason Rapert lashed back, "Only you would defend a fringe Muslim group wanting...
View ArticleFood Feedback Friday: chocolate bread, fig cream, and salsa verde
It’s good to be back with you in the fine state of Arkansas. I spent last week frolicking in the mountains of Montana and Utah and (as Michael put it) visiting “the land of his forefathers to eat a lot...
View ArticleState Board of Education denies more school transfer appeals
The state Board of Education again today denied all appeals of school districts' decisions not to grant interdistrict transfers.The appeals affected 11 children seeking transfers to Gosnell, DeWitt,...
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Hog farm by the Buffalo raises questions about CAFO permit
Gov. Mike Beebe’s decision to pursue the use of rainy day funds to establish additional testing and monitoring at C&H hog farm raises an obvious question. If a farm that went through the state’s...
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Faulkner Sheriff Shock promotes guns in school
Somewhat overlooked in the recent setback of a plan by the Clarksville School District to put 20 staff members with concealed weapons in its schools, including a kindergarten teacher, has been the lack...
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Little Rock gets visit from American Idol audition bus
For all seeking to channel their inner Kelly Clarkson (or Kris Allen), this Saturday brings a chance to audition for the 13th (!) season of "American Idol." Little Rock is the first stop on the...
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North Little Rock police seek help in search for slayer of Samantha Olson
North Little Rock police today released a photo taken from a surveillance camera that they believe is the vehicle from which a gunshot was fired that killed Samantha Olson, 31, as she was driving at...
View ArticleUPDATE: Bethel Heights cop says chief encouraged more tickets
KNWA TV reports on a Bethel Heights police officer's allegation that he has the police chief on tape coaching him on ways to increase the number of traffic tickets he writes."The message that he was...
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Bill Clinton responds to reporting on the Clinton Foundation
I mentioned recently the New York Times' extensive report on finance and leadership of the Clinton Foundation, whose worldwide activities include Little Rock operations.He's posted an open letter about...
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Forstmann, McDaniel tonight, Hill tomorrow at Thea
The exhibition of paintings by Eric Forstmann and origami by Akeen McDaniel, 18, is the Argenta ArtWalk offering tonight at the Thea Foundation, 401 Main St., 5-8 p.m. Saturday brings a new exhibit to...
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Paul Bookout files his amended campaign finance reports
Sen. Paul Bookout filed late today a batch of amended campaign finance reports today at the secretary of state's office to more accurately and legally report how he spent the $80,000 he raised for an...
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The Corruption to the Bone Edition
Arming school teachers, Mark Martin’s legal troubles, Paul Bookout’s ethical troubles, the failure of an effort to repeal the implementation of Obamacare in Arkansas, a legal development in one of the...
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Friday night finale
The line is open. Final notes:* GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: Don't believe many Republicans aren't serious about shutting down federal government rather than allowing Obamacare to go forward.? Check this out....
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Sunday: Three Days Grace, Hinder and Otherwise at the AMP
Up in Fayetteville, Three Days Grace, Hinder and Otherwise perform at the Arkansas Music Pavilion, 7:30 p.m., $32-$37. [jump] Three Days Grace performs at the AMP Sunday.[ Subscribe to the comments on...
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Look who's jogging in Israel with Tom Cotton
Gotta love Tom Cotton Tweeting from Israel about Obamacare while he's shaking right-wing bushes in Israel for major cash to run against U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor. As if domestic policy is really on his mind...
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Arkansas gets fatter, so does the fare at the State Fair
Breakfast? Well, if I can work some in after going to the gym, maybe blueberries and some low-fat yogurt. Same for you, right?My healthful intentions are spurred by headlines yesterday about modest...
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2,800 young immigrants get legal work status in Arkansas
Here's a feel-good story from Stephens Media. (Unless you are Tom Cotton, Tim Griffin or any of the other Arkansas Republicans who think the only solution to immigration reform is to send 11 million...
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Straight talk from Mike Ross on taxes; and a Mike Beebe endorsement
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Rosstold it straight to the Political Animals Club yesterday about Republican Asa Hutchinson's grand talk of reducing, even eliminating, the income tax.You've...
View ArticleDeath and the Black Dog Syndrome
All of our dogs are rescue dogs - meaning we saved them from abusive homes - and two of them are black dogs, one being part Labrador. Since we have had this dog in particular, we have become aware of...
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