Matt Campbell said he plans to refile the lawsuit, which challenged the governor's use of the FOIA's "working papers" exemption to refuse the release of certain records. The post Judge dismisse...
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Lyon College's new dental school will be in the former Blue Cross and Blue Shield building at 5 Allied Drive in Little Rock's Riverdale, and the veterinary school will be located in Cabot alongsi...
Former state legislator Nate Bell considers who gets prosecuted for gun crimes, and who doesn't. The post A self-described gun nut considers the cases of Hunter Biden and Bryan Malinowski appe...
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Is a casino finally coming to Pope County? The Arkansas Racing Commission on Monday voted to open a new 30-day application period for the state’s fourth and final casino. The post Racing comm...
Too bad Arkansans didn't get to hear this Pulitzer winner talk about his life and work. Thrall skipped Arkansas on his book tour last fall because he didn't want to have to sign the pro-Israel pl...
The governor has taken a big swipe at Arkansas PBS by appointing Sen. Dan Sullivan's wife to the commission overseeing it. The post Governor appoints wife of rightwing foe of AR PBS to AETN Com...
The lawsuit filed today by Tim Griffin and Missouri AG Andrew Bailey is at least the fourth lawsuit filed by red-leaning states opposed to the rule. The post Arkansas and five more states sue o...
“Lucky Five,” the first single from Carper's forthcoming LP, is spry and approachably jazzy, splattered with muted trumpet and old-fashioned strings. The post Melissa Carper shares first cu...
Ranging in age from 13-52, only six contestants remain: Rachel Kamphausen, Marcus Murphy and Mya Little, who will compete on Saturday night; and Yni Bernalte, Kyndal Collins and Kim Qualls, who w...
Already well known for her research and writing on the role of gender, race and religion in the politics of the American South, Maxwell will dedicate her fellowship to tracing the origins of poli...
Amanda Tyler, the executive director for the national Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, will be at Little Rock's Second Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Wednesday to talk about this nasty Ch...
Flaming Hot Pot & Korean BBQ announced plans last month to open a West Little Rock store later this year in the former Denny’s at 310 S. Shackleford Road. The post New hot pot and Korean barb...
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"These students on campuses deserve our contempt," Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton said of college students protesting the ever-rising death count in Gaza. The post Senator Sicko at it again: Bloodthi...
ALDI, an international chain of discount grocery stores founded in Germany, is hosting the grand opening for its first Little Rock store in the former Bed Bath & Beyond at 12309 Chenal Parkway on...
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This year marks the 30th roster of Arkansas Times Academic All-Stars: 20 exceptional students chosen from a pool of applicants from across the state, each nominated by their high school counselor...
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In the 2019-20 year, only four schools in Arkansas were operating on a four-day schedule. By the 2023-24 school year, there were 89 — a more than twentyfold increase. The post For more and ...
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On this week's show: Bitcoin, budget and Bryan Malinowski. Plus, the state makes voter registration a little bit harder. The post The Fiscal Session is Over: The Week in Review for May 3rd, 202...
Do vouchers mostly benefit kids coming from public schools, or those already in private school? A journey into the weeds of the academic debate on vouchers. The post Most voucher students are n...
Jason Black's new contract provides for a salary increase of more than $14,000 in the coming school term. Black has made news recently for his consulting gig, which he said does not conflict with...
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Owner Don Dugan sold The Busker at 1304 S. Main St. to Don Marshall, who has already begun redecorating the former South on Main space to open GiGi’s Lounge. The post GiGi’s Lounge replaces...