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Should we arm the educators?
Steve Brawner Comments Apr 07, 2013 12:00amSteve Anderson, superintendent of the Lake Hamilton School District, slid what looked like a business card across the table. It’s actually a commissioned security officer license. He also carries...
The scoop on date—and un-date—nights for parents
Micki Bare Comments Apr 06, 2013 12:00amSetting aside regular time for date night is a common practice among couples dedicated to maintaining the health of their relationships amongst the chaos that is raising a family. Couples raising...
HMA Center to bring 500 jobs to Fort Smith
Roby Brock Comments Apr 06, 2013 12:00amHealth Management Associates will operate a regional service center in Fort Smith that will employ more than 500 with average annual salaries potentially exceeding $40,000.
Officials with...
Big East rematch in the works
Harry King Comments Apr 06, 2013 12:00amLITTLE ROCK — Pondering the Final Four pairings, I can’t help but fast forward to Monday night and wonder about the mindset of Syracuse vs. Louisville.
Only three weeks ago in Madison Square...
Oil hits wildlife but not fish
Joe Mosby Comments Apr 06, 2013 12:00amHow do you treat an oil-covered water moccasin?
Very carefully.
Yes, this is among the issues for a number of people working with affected wildlife at the Exxon Mobil pipeline spill....
Pipeline furthers energy pipedreams
Matthew Pate Comments Updated: Apr 05, 2013 10:04amWe’ve been down this road a hundred times. Even so, distorted facts gushing from lobbyists ensure we’ll be here again.
As has been widely reported, residents of the tiny town of Mayflower...
The legislature: Lawyers, teachers and others
Steve Brawner Comments Apr 04, 2013 12:00amThere are 135 members of the Arkansas House and Senate, and for all of them, it’s a part-time job, or at least, it’s supposed to be. What do they do with the rest of their time, and why does that...
Plans change for golfer and thoroughbred
Harry King Comments Updated: Apr 04, 2013 12:00amLITTLE ROCK — Closing in on premier events in golf and thoroughbred racing, Rory McIlroy and Todd Pletcher surprised by altering schedules laid out long ago.
McIlroy’s decision is about...
Contracts vs. performance
Harry King Comments Apr 03, 2013 12:00amLITTLE ROCK — Nitpicking the contracts of four well-compensated athletes, you can argue that one only plays in about 20 percent of his team’s games, that another will change positions in a few...
Mike Ross could be Democrats best hope for 2014
Jason Tolbert Comments Apr 03, 2013 12:00amThe next election cycle in Arkansas is crucial for Democrats, who will be attempting to hold on to their remaining strongholds – the governor’s mansion and the U.S. Senate office held by Mark...
