Tom Cotton opposes Chuck Hagel as defense secretary
From budget to defense, rising Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton is already distinguishing himself on the extreme end of the spectrum.Here it's in a Wall Street Journal op-ed opposing former Republican...
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From the newspaper, mail and other places:* COMFORTING THE PRESS: Some lame-duck legislators have proposed relocating the state Capitol pressroom and maybe even charging occupants for use of space,...
View ArticleWind storm leaves trees down, power outages
Belated commuter warning: At 8 a.m. this morning they still haven't cleared that tree from Kavanaugh Boulevard in the stretch of the Hillcrest promenade. Traffic was being diverted to Woodlawn for that...
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Loblolly Creamery "Pint-o-pocalypse" brings a delicious end to the world
As Little Rock's biggest Loblolly Creamery fan-boy (bordering on obsessive), I could barely contain myself when they announced that today (December 21) only, all pints of their wonderful ice cream will...
View ArticleArkansas unemployment rate drops to 7 percent
The Arkansas unemployment rate dropped to 7 percent in November, from 7.2 percent the month before, but the size of the labor force still shrunk a bit.Details here.[ Subscribe to the comments on this...
View ArticleFederal law advances over Republican unhappiness
A legislative committee apparently signed off this morning on an $18 million federal grant to implement health care exchanges in Arkansas under the federal Affordable Care Act. Most of the noise on...
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NRA responds to killings with task force led by Asa Hutchinson
News is filtering out from the National Rifle Association news conference today to respond to the gun slaughter in Connecticut.Doesn't sound like a change of tone from the gun nuts.Video games are...
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Saturday: Duke of Uke & His Novelty Orchestra and more
If you survived the end of the world and you need some quirky musical whimsy, Duke of Uke & His Novelty Orchestra plays Maxine's, with the duo Loves It!, 8 p.m., $5 adv., $7 door. The Arkansas...
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Sunday: Linwood's Localpalooza
If you ever wanted to see more local bands than you can shake a microphone at in a single evening, Juanita's can help you out, with Linwood's Localpalooza, featuring Queen Anne's Revenge, Mourning...
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Art Connection, Greg Thompson, Thea Center
Bundle up and trundle to downtown North Little Rock from 5-8 p.m. tonight for the Argenta ArtWalk, where there will be lots of art by students and pros alike. Paintings by Memphis artist Pinkney...
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Gaston Lachaise and more
This week's Artnotes column offers a look at the "44th Collectors Show and Sale," which runs through Sunday, Dec. 30, at the Arkansas Arts Center. I couldn't quite cover all the works on exhibit (all...
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Food Feedback Friday
Well, the weather outside is getting frightful, it’s far too frigid to be outdoors for long. Therefore, you’re better off spending your time indoors, surrounded by the folks you love and hot plate of...
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The problem with trained, armed officers: See Paragould
The notion advanced by NRA and Asa Hutchinson— that the world is oversupplied with reliable volunteers who can be counted on to staff every school in America as armed guards — is dubious on several...
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Pallbearer's 'Sorrow & Extinction' lands on more best-of lists
While we at the Times have been singing the praises of Little Rock's Pallbearer all year, it's worth noting that, as predicted in our 2012 A-Z list, the band ended up on several more best-of-2012...
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Let it snow. Or not
OK, let's play along with snow hysteria. The s-word has crept into 10-day forecasts for Little Rock on Christmas day. (The rest of the state will have to do its own searching.) A rundown on current...
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The pre-holiday open line
Things are about to grind to a halt newswise, I suspect. Here's a week-ending open line. Final words:* STORM DAMAGE: John Robinson of the National Weather Service did another storm damage tour today...
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The Limited Inappropriate Interaction, Holiday Cheer Edition
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel's admission of an "inappropriate interaction" with a Hot Springs attorney and what it means, Asa! Hutchinson's new initiative with the NRA and holiday traditions — all...
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McDaniel's office releases information about contacts with Andi Davis
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel's office had done a holiday weekend document dump of sorts.While not agreeing that he is required to release any of the material by law, McDaniel through a spokesman...
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Jason Rapert: worst legislator in Arkansas
Old news by now that Sen. Jason Rapert of Conway will stop at nothing — guilt by association, hyperbole, underhanded tactics — to advance his ideological agenda.Happened again yesterday. Rapert opposes...
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Sympathy for Attorney General McDaniel
In the cold light of a pre-Christmas dawn, I find myself developing some sympathy for Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, who faces an uncomfortable time at home this Christmas following his admission of...
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