Max Brantley

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Max Brantley

Today’s COVID numbers and the open line

Asa defends states that have ended mask mandates, though Arkansas has not

Psst: A tip on how to get into the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. A connection to the...

The legislature’s parade of horribles continues next week, with focus on oppressing transgender people

Virus relief and vaccination progress, no thanks to Arkansas, plus today’s open line

Tim Griffin, a former Trump opponent, adds Donald Trump to his list of endorsements

City board to add dates for outdoor drinks, dining in Hillcrest, SOMA

Suicide ends investigation of presidential threat in Cleburne County

Today’s news: Mostly quiet

Coronavirus today: The number hospitalized continues to drop, but a rise in new cases today