Interesting article today in the Times on how the economic downturn has had a disproportionate impact on what had been a rising black middle class in Memphis. You have to wonder if this has been experienced in other cities. Not so long ago, Memphis, a city where a majority of the residents are black, was a [...]

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Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Robert Brown writes to the New York Times in defense of judicial elections. He was responding retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra O’Connor’s advocacy of an appointment process for judges. Brown has long said appointment just substitutes one type of politics for another and one that’s less transparent. Justice Brown’s letter:

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Progress is slow in winning congressional approval of a measure to tax Internet sales for the benefit of states and cities. Note in this Stephens Media article the reluctance of Arkansas’s members of Congress to commit to the idea. It has to happen. Or else local sales tax rates need to go up to offset the [...]

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Brian Chilson catches a burst of the Riverfest fireworks show, nearing the end of what looks like a record year for the riverside festival.

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LITTLE ROCK — Another push in Congress to end the era of tax-free Internet sales may be coming, but state lawmakers are not optimistic legislation is going anywhere soon.

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In tribute to soldiers killed in battle, the Fort Smith community gathered at the U.S. National Cemetery Sunday to honor their service and celebrate their valor.

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Country singer Johnny Lee will pave a sonic wave of patriotism tonight in Fort Smith.

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The Fort Smith Board of Directors at 6 p.m. Tuesday will consider ordinances for rezoning and for banning the possession or sale of K2 within city limits.

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When you think about it, the only thing George W. did wrong after Katrina was practice what Republicans preach.

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Although graduates may remember college as carefree, enrolled students living with tests, deadlines, conflicting activities and concern about the future can see it differently.

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