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Corrections board member Jiles rejects calls to resign, denies allegations

Gov. Sanders has called on Alonza Jiles to resign but hasn't addressed the larger allegations against Jiles' former boss, Ted Suhl, an associate of former Gov. Mike Huckabee.

Federal judge rules against Moms for Liberty woman who sued Cabot School District

A federal judge ruled against a woman who sued the Cabot School District for limiting her access to school property after she mused about gunning down a school librarian.

Officials hope this new van will help drive tourism in Little Rock

Will the mobile visitors center be the thing Little Rock has been missing to funnel more people to the city? Time will tell.

Unanswered questions remain about the Sanders family Super Bowl trip, TPM takes a second look

Despite perfunctory assurance that there's nothing to see here, questions remain over the Sanders family's extraordinary Super Bowl experience.

Texas judge orders Jerry Jones to take paternity test

On Wednesday, a judge in Dallas ruled that Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, will be required to take a paternity test to determine whether he’s the biological father of 27-year-old Alexandra Davis.
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Who did the Arkansas Times endorse for circuit judge? Actually, we didn't.

A mailer that went out this week from the Cortinez campaign says he's been endorsed by the Arkansas Times. That's not accurate. The Arkansas Times hasn't made any official endorsements in the upcoming judicial elections.

Owner of Benton restaurant Tim’s Tavern arrested on charges of sexually assaulting two minors

A Benton restaurant owner who was arrested in January on sexual assault charges was arrested again Wednesday after the same victims — both minors employed at his restaurant — came forward with additional information.

The Central Arkansas legislative primaries to watch on March 5

For the most part, the 2024 primary elections in Central Arkansas appear to be foregone conclusions. But there are a few races to watch that could shake things up.

Stepping away, not down: Vivian Flowers leaves the Capitol to run for Pine Bluff mayor

The incumbent representative for House District 65, which covers part of Jefferson and Arkansas counties, is looking to effect change at the local level.
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From Rock Candy

21 Savage, John Legend and Cage The Elephant among upcoming shows at the AMP and Momentary

Hozier, Maggie Rogers, Deadmau5, Jon Batiste and more are also on the calendar.

Sake, sumo wrestling and more at the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday

In addition to musical performances, traditional carnival games, an anime cosplay contest and a haiku competition, the Hot Springs festival boasts workshops and lectures about tea, sake, samurai swords, furoshiki gift wrapping, manga, the yukata summertime kimono and the Buddhist symbolism behind cherry blossoms.

Recent episodes of "Hip Hop Hello" radio show feature Q.G. The BlacKnight, François K and more

In the latest two episodes of "Hip Hop Hello," a weekly radio program on Bentonville Community Radio, host Clint Schaff interviews Central Arkansas rapper Q.G. The BlacKnight and pioneering DJ and producer François K, among others.

Little Rock illustrator Sally Nixon gets a write-up in Vogue

Vogue reports that Nixon's foray into drawing nostalgia-infused scenes of food courts, stores and escalators was inspired by Park Plaza Mall, the Little Rock shopping center she frequented as a kid.

Fayetteville band Resting traffics in dream-pop desperation on debut single

Through wavy guitar effects and a powerful percussive backbone reminiscent of “Disintegration”-era The Cure, Resting's first single drips with numbness and desperation.
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Ron Robinson Theater is putting badass women on the big screen throughout March

Picks for March include both volumes of “Kill Bill,” “The Passion of Joan of Arc,” “Thelma & Louise” and more.

'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Robinson Center this weekend

Now on its 50th anniversary tour, “Jesus Christ Superstar” has four showings at Robinson Center — 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Author Danielle Dreilinger unearths 'the secret history of home economics' at CALS Ron Robinson

Author Danielle Dreilinger, as a guest of The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, will tackle the underexplored history of home economics in a talk drawn from her book, “The Secret History of Home Economics: How Trailblazing Women Harnessed the Power of Home and Changed the Way We Live.”

McKay Coppins to speak about Mitt Romney biography Thursday

Coppins published "Romney: A Reckoning" in October 2023. The New Yorker called the book a “rare feat in modern-day political reporting."

Arkansas filmmaker Amman Abbasi's latest debuts at SXSW

Pakistani-American filmmaker Amman Abbasi, who attended Hall High School and Central High School as a teenager, will premiere his 2024 film "Yasmeen's Element" at this year's South by Southwest Festival in Austin.
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Owner of Benton restaurant Tim’s Tavern arrested on charges of sexually assaulting two minors

A Benton restaurant owner who was arrested in January on sexual assault charges was arrested again Wednesday after the same victims — both minors employed at his restaurant — came forward with additional information.

Kat Robinson launches ‘The Great Arkansas Barbecue Questionnaire’

Arkansas food historian and author Kat Robinson has recently launched a questionnaire aimed at local owners of barbecue restaurants for research ahead of her newest book covering the state's barbecue traditions.

Smashed N' Stacked's burger whiz is hungry to help

Smashed N’ Stacked burgers pile on flavor, but the real goal is to smash food insecurity.

Brood & Barley’s Khan shrimp salad special is a perfect take on a Caesar

I’m still thinking about Brood & Barley’s weekly salad special.

1982, the year of the Horseradish Souffle

The headline for this 1982 write-up by Mary Dee Terry, which ran in the sporadic Arkansas Gourmet department, was "It May Sound Terrible But it Tastes Sooo Good!" We'll take her word for it.
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Bleu Monkey Grill to open Monday in West Little Rock

Hot Springs’ Bleu Monkey Grill will open its new West Little Rock outlet next week at 10700 N. Rodney Parham in the Village at Pleasant Valley shopping center.

The Hotel Hot Springs targeting spring for Coy’s Steakhouse revival

The Hotel Hot Springs is targeting a spring opening for revival restaurant Coy's Steakhouse.

El Palenque rules the roost

Authenticity is a priority for owners David and Marlin (pronounced “mar-LEEN") Martinez, both in the decor and the food that they serve.

The Bagel Shop's getting fancy with new pop-up dinner series 

The Bagel Shop announced on Instagram Friday that tickets are on sale for the first of a new dinner series at the shop titled “‘Fancy Place,’ a dining establishment.” 

WLR food scene report: Denny’s really is closed 

A food scene report from the abandoned Denny’s, City Silo and the two new restaurants headed to Bowman Road. 
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