Complimenting Russian aggression is not very patriotic, if you ask us. ), Dedric Davis pickles whatever he pleases, rules be damned. "Morbius" 7. Arkansas, were really on a tear lately. His clownish attempts to defend himself on the Senate floor were embarrassing for all involved. The mosquitoes are biting and a dark virus cloud seems to have settled over the state like were the Addams Family or something. A lot like 2021, but sub out monkeypox for COVID-19 and add a few especially egregious mass shootings. Magazine | The Best of Northwest Arkansas WINNERS' MAGAZINE Publishes: Sunday, March 26, 2023 Distribution: Inside the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper Space Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2023 Art Approval Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2022 Reserve Your Space 2020 cover shown, actual cover design to be announced. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Pressed for more specifics, he talked repeatedly about the prowess of police dogs and suggested Little Rock should dramatically expand its K9 force. To be fair, states attorneys didnt have much to work with; the ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth is so clearly discriminatory and unconstitutional. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. The team would greatly appreciate your vote as 2022 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best for Best Law Firm! Products in 85 Arkansas Family Dollar stores were affected. A former preschool teacher who bounded into the pickle-making arena after sampling his own mothers recipe and finding it wanting (savage! News and information about the Arkansas Razorbacks and Arkansas Sports from the staffs of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Hawgs Illustrated. itching and moaning is what we do best at the. "The Fabelmans" 4. Actress Jamee McAdoo shared what its like to dip a toe into the pageant scene and wind up winning the tiara. January 18, 2023, Arkansas lawmaker files bill to restrict bathroom use based on sex, Former legislator Wilkins sentenced to a year and a day on bribery plea, Forecasters: Parts of southern, eastern Arkansas under tornado watch, Wholesale inflation in U.S. slowed further in December to 6.2%, Conway factory to suspend production, reduce staff, Police: 1 dead after standoff in North Little Rock, WATCH: Voices of Elaine symposium to shed light on 1919 massacre in Arkansas, Ukraine helicopter crash kills interior minister, others, KARK reporter Haven Hughes killed in Little Rock crash, Nonprofit creditor started for North Little Rock area, 2 hurt after crash involving El Dorado school bus, superintendent says, FBI agent demonstrates stun gun in Barnetts Capitol riot trial, North Little Rock police ID victim in East Broadway homicide, Bentonville man gets 30 years for 20 counts related to child pornography, Walmarts tech chief takes retailer honors, Ozarks VA health care system names new director, Family still seeking answer in North Little Rock killing after 5 years, Hogs aim for better fortunes away from home, Little Rock couple found dead after filing to seek divorce, GOP calls for bargain as debt clock ticking, Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Webb selected to chair public service agency, Arkansas State details plans for College of Veterinary Medicine, Girls HS Basketball: Little Rock Christian at Parkview. Same White Water Tavern, but slightly cleaner. Nebo State Park Monument Trails (Dardanelle), Northwoods Trails (Hot Springs), Pinnacle Mountain State Park Monument Trails (Roland), Slaughter Pen (Bentonville), Finalists: Arkansas Skatium, Kenda Drive-In (Marshall), The Rail Yard, Riverfront Park, Finalists: Brady Mountain Recreation Area on Lake Ouachita (Royal), Little Rock River Market District, Loco Ropes (Mountain View), Petit Jean State Park (Morrilton), Finalists: Burns Park Golf Course (North Little Rock), Country Club of Little Rock, Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Red Apple Inn & Country Club (Heber Springs), Finalists: 365 Fitness (Conway), Gravitas Martial Arts (Conway), Jolly Bodies, SparkFit. Pandemic life Curbside Restaurant. The curious nature of Arkansas' season was apparent in the final rankings of every FBS team published by The Athletic on Tuesday. On appeal, the Arkansas Supreme Court allowed the voter suppression measures to stay in place. Dr. Jermall Wright became the Little Rock School Districts newest superintendent, following the retirement of Michael Poore. Twitter sleuths joked that the only way Landers could forget his gun on the sink of the one-person bathroom at The Root was if he didnt wash his hands. And culture editor Stephanie Smittle combines encyclopedic knowledge of the Little Rock music scene and her signature balletic prose to remind us why the White Water Tavern, our favorite phoenix, will always rise to the top of any best live music venue list. Rios was named a semifinalist for the Best Chef: South award in 2020, and McClure was a semifinalist for the award for six straight years from 2014 to 2019. "The Black Phone" 3. The city saw 779 more water leaks in 2022 than in 2021, including 396 in December due to freezing weather. U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton was next on the bandwagon, refusing to condemn Trumps fawning. Even the most entrenched misanthropes among us can admit there are some fine people doing delightful things around here (shout out to Arkansass 2021 best budtender, Buffy Montgomery! Some sharpshooter took aim at the Kingsland water tower in May, leaving a bullet hole that made it look like the profile of Johnny Cash painted on the tank was taking a leak. Such were the votes of the Arkansas congressional delegation. Instead of taking his lumps, Clark strung a scarlet E around his neck (for ethics? . So did the rest of the cool kids table on the plaintiffs side in U.S. District Judge James Moodys courtroom during the October portion of a trial challenging Arkansass SAFE Act. How wrong we were! Fourth-ranked Alabama ended Arkansas 17-game home winning streak Wednesday. "Prey. Roth allegedly punched the deputy in the face before dashing out of sight. A helicopter carrying Ukraine's interior minister crashed into a kindergarten in a foggy residential suburb of Kyiv on Wednesday, killing him and about a dozen other people, including a child on the ground, authorities said. Benefits With Friends | Carin Schoppmeyer: Events honor memory of Martin Luther King Jr. OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Wifes baseball infatuation puts the squeeze on marriage, Fayetteville man, U.S. Capitol police captain among witnesses in Barnetts Jan. 6 trial, VIDEO: Musselman, Mitchell recap loss against No. Started at 2 o'clock, went 70 miles finest country I ever saw. Lets break out the good stuff. A new controversy pitted neighbor against neighbor in the summer, as Cammack Village officials were set to consider installing pickleball courts in the space once occupied by basketball courts. The conference took place right after the deadly rampage at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and Phillips wanted to weigh in on a resolution being considered that would urge lawmakers to support gun restrictions. Maybe its still out there after all, so grab some binoculars and go see what you can find. "The Fabelmans" -- By now, we know the Fabelman family are stand-ins for the Spielbergs. Michelle Williams is wonderful. James Willis After both Snoop Dogg and travel guru Rick Steves weighed in favorably on Arkansass Issue 4 ballot initiative, which ultimately failed to legalize recreational marijuana in The Natural State, we decided this is the travel show co-hosting duo we wanna see on our TV screens. Let Mr. Davis Pickles blow your mind with a combination of the two flavors, all in one jar. ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By October, Ramsey had left the company. Its summer vacations (and maybe even Western civilizations) last gasp. UAMS Interventional Pain Management Voted Best Pain Care Clinic in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Best of the Best 2021 The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, with its history rooted in outstanding service, has provided Arkansas residents with exceptional care and education in various health care professions for more than a century. Head Hog Sam Pittman topped off a glorious return to form with a 24-10 New Years Day Outback Bowl victory over Penn State and a 9-4 record. Release Trump tax filings, panel decides in vote. WEST FORK Harriet Faddis Wells, SPRING DALE Howard Lee Jones, HUNTSVILLE Floyd Calvin Warren, FAYETTEVILLE Dr. William Andrew "Drew" Parker. Guard Anthony Black and the No. So binge watch The Mysterious Benedict Society courtesy of Little Rocks best newly famous writer, Trenton Lee Stewart. TV meteorologist Todd Yakoubian offered up a dad joke tragic and endearing enough to make the whole state groan. Three witnesses had testified in the Capitol riot trial of Richard Bigo Barnett as of the end of the day Wednesday. This series premiere follows the owners and staff of three of the best detailing shops in the country as they hunt down forgotten gems that are on the fast track to scrap. The Razorbacks were slotted at No. PULASKI COUNTY. Jeff Nichols The two exchanged friendly greetings and Jones asked Sanders for her vote. Long lines began to form for the elusive pank pineapples, and the store started selling out within hours. Best of the Best . You can do it for as little as $1. No way, the public education-hating Republican supermajority legislature said. A California couple with Arkansas roots were in Kiev to meet their adopted newborn daughter when bombs started falling. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Amanda also serves on the executive board of the Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers as the meetings chair. and yukked it up at a Republican Party function. Welfare in Arkansas is only for the wealthy, of course. On Oct. 19, 1991, the newly christened Arkansas Democrat-Gazette landed on doorsteps and in the newspaper boxes of the state's new media landscape. Big bad downtown Rex Nelson Rex Nelson is a senior editor at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. White people seriously tried to headline an Arkansas Juneteenth soul food event, but people of all skin colors came together to mock and ridicule until organizers pulled the plug. Learn more about the Readers Choice Awards, 1218 West Sixth StreetLittle Rock, Arkansas 72201, Copyright 2022 Lassiter & Cassinelli Criminal Defense Attorneys | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Design by Rock City Digital. "The Woman King" -- The sight of a ferocious Viola Davis leading her warriors into battle is one of my most memorable movie scenes of this year. Find me a school in Arkansas that does not have a lunatic Marxist teacher pushing critical race theory, defeated right-wing congressional candidate Neal Kumar said. COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER The Associated Press Arkansas Democrat-Gazette And the 2021 Best of the Best winners are . The phantom tweeter more recently took up liking anti-Semitic posts. "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" -- A darker, more melancholy telling of the old tale, still in animation (with del Toro's trademark artistry) but with forgettable songs added. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. The $9 million project, slated to open in the summer of 2023, will be named after Stella Boyle Smith, who in 1923 founded the group that would become the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. We peppered some of the winners with lightning round Q&As, and were happy we did. . LOWELL -- JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $201.3 million. Search dogs arrived and eventually found Roth hiding high up in a tree. The antique well-drilling truck that hovered above the Shorty Smalls parking lot for years was removed by a crane in June, marking the end of an era on Rodney Parham. that hed left his loaded handgun in the bathroom of The Root Cafe. Unsurprisingly, the Democrat-Gazette still endorsed Sanders for governor. by Stephanie Smittle, Natural State Treehouses makes dreams come true The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is the largest source for award winning news and opinion that matters to you. A crowd of a couple of dozen onlookers and press gathered in an alley in late October for the dedication of Little Rocks newest official public art mural, honoring singer/guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Keep marijuana illegal and keep insulin too expensive to afford. Worst Racist, Dimwitted and Entitled State Lawmaker. He put the gun on the back of the sink at The Root and forgot to retrieve it. "Tr' -- A friend refers to it as "that crazy-ass movie," but that's harsh. "The Banshees of Inisherin" 2. Win tickets to The Avett Brothers + Robert Earl Keen at El Dorados Murphy Arts District August 14th! Detra peaced out on her Arkansas life and carved out her post-marriage identity in New York City, where she found a sense of belonging, a sense of family and a place she and her 14-foot sectional couch can call home. Days before heading out for New Hampshire to test the waters for a presidential bid, Governor Hutchinson took the opportunity to prove his uncompassionate conservative bona fides by turning down $146 million in federal rent assistance. And I say favorite, because to each their own, and I avoid saying "best" because I don't like the idea of pitting films against each other like a football game. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is the largest source for award winning news and opinion that matters to you. In August, Little Rock mayoral candidate Steve Landers confessed to the. He has since written . There were a few standout stomach-churning moments. In November, he was arrested again and faced multiple federal gun and drug charges. Everybody does it. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. One discussion topic was the type of system the city will use to get water . More of the best (and worst) of 2022 by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | Today at 1:31 a.m. Fans of @ the Corner have been waiting years more than three years, in fact for sisters Lila and Helen Grace King and Kamiya Merrick (the chef), to open th. A person believed to have been engaged in a standoff with North Little Rock police early Wednesday is dead, authorities said. Bad luck came for Richardson again in November, when blogger Matt Campbell of Blue Hog Report revealed someone using Richardsons Twitter account had been liking posts featuring porn and photos of women with big bottoms for years. Finalists: American Structure Inc., Cornerstone Construction, Lash Remodeling (Maumelle). The name of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jake Bequette was misspelled on ballots in Craighead and Phillips counties, where he was listed as Jack Bequette. Arkansas' offensive prowess and balance last fall, despite having a healthy Jefferson for 10 games at best, was beyond notable and into the realm of exceptional. States attorneys argued, to Arkansass eternal shame, that crafting a map to give Black voters a share of political power proportional to their population would be the real gerrymandering, because that would mean we were paying too much attention to race. Cant decide between dill or bread and butter? Twitter sleuths joked that the only way Landers could forget his gun on the sink of the one-person bathroom at The Root was if he didnt wash his hands. The bright side is that weve gotten so used to Arkansass regression that we hardly noticed. Perry was born and raised in Little Rock. Muskie Harris, a Black former Razorback football player who went on to become a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor and the owner of a string of drug rehabs, was a good sport about the brutal onslaught of public shaming that came his way. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. And employ drones. Thanks to the donations by many big and small including an adorable blonde-headed 5-year-old Our House of Little Rock announced a $16 million expansion in September to better serve the homeless. It's easy to do. Traditionally, we start the year off with a look back at what some of our readers, occasional. Then-Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey took one for the team, donning a uniform and going on patrol on the last night of 2021. He was nominated for the James Beard Award for best chef in the South in 2005 and was nominated again each year until winning in 2009. The Conway School District should have gay and trans students backs. Chickens may not be able to fly very far, but the price of eggs is soaring. Little Rock City Director Ken Richardson got into some pretty tight spots in 2022, but seems to have come through all right. Read his @johnbrummett Twitter feed. The crowd at Baum-Walker Stadium on the University of Arkansas campus went wild when Arkansas everyman Grant Harmon picked up an errant raccoon by the scruff and walked it out of the stands. Blake Rutherford, repatriated Arkansan, founder of "Movies in the Park" : Honorable mentions: "All the Old Knives," "Armageddon Time" "The Batman," "Glass Onion," "Lady Chatterly's Lover," "The Menu," "Till, "Triangle of Sadness," "White Noise," "The Woman King. The restaurant tallies the number of shots downed by each teams fans, and Arkansass dominance could not be denied. That's only the beginning of the Twilight Zoney surprises. 8. U.S. consumer prices rose 5.7% over the past year, the fastest . Nothing to worry about, the experts at Arkansas Game and Fish report. He used some of the blasphemous lingo about the Second Amendment right to bear arms being given to us by God that we hear so often in the Arkansas state Senate. A major fire broke out in March at a Nestle plant in Jonesboro where Hot Pockets were produced. Best Lawyers is a two-component voting system: peer-review voting and voting by readers of Arkansas Business and Little Rock Soire. We shudder to think what might happen over there next. Prolific tweeter Terrell Starr gained new followers as he simultaneously reported the news and helped people in need of medical care escape the fighting. Our Good Lady of Literacy and Comedic Timing, Dolly Parton, gave a private performance at the Arkansas Governors Mansion to celebrate the country music legends work through Dolly Partons Imagination Library, the Arkansas chapter of which got a $24,000 boost from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan ACT of 2021. By virtue of one of its predecessors, the Arkansas Gazette (founded in 1819), it claims to be the oldest continuously published newspaper west of the Mississippi River. Tests by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission found that the birds died of blunt-force trauma and that loud noises (also known as fireworks) had probably disturbed the birds. Arkansass pathetic vaccination rates could suck anyone into the doldrums, but the annual Best of Arkansas edition is a well-timed shot in the arm. Theres no doubt the redistricting process in Arkansas, headed up by three white Republicans and resulting in a net loss of representation for Black voters, will only make it harder for minority voices to be heard. Coverage from Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., begins at 8 p.m. Central on SEC Network. Were not gonna go back in the closet to appease anyone.. Wholesale prices in the United States rose 6.2% in December from a year earlier, a sixth straight slowdown and a hopeful sign that inflation pressures will continue to cool. ), and that perhaps thats cause enough to keep putting one foot in front of the other. featuring up to the minute breaking news and the most in-depth razorback, business, and political coverage in arkansas. The big catch followed a June sighting by a kayak angler of an alligator lounging in the lakes murky waters. "moonfall" 3. Landers said hed had a concealed carry license for years because he often worked odd hours and had to move money around, and that its his practice to remove the gun from his holster when he uses public restrooms. ", Honorable Mentions: "The Batman," "Bodies, Bodies, Bodies," "Elvis," "Emergency," "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio," "Jackass Forever," "She Said," "Smile," "Watcher," "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story," "Women Talking. Beyond Meat COO Doug Ramsey, an executive with the plant-based meat substitute company, was charged with taking a bite out of another mans nose in a parking lot fight after a September Razorback football game. The Pulaski County prosecutors office declined to file any charges, and we thought wed seen the end of the Baker Park bickering. In the early days of the college and professional basketball seasons, no less an authority than Magic Johnson declared Arkansas forward Trevon Braziles high-flying dunk over a hapless South Dakota State player the dunk of the year in all of basketball. The board also banned books about queer youth. Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen ruled as such in March, striking down four new laws: a signature-matching requirement, confusing new mail-in ballot deadlines, a prohibition on the affidavit fail-safe option for people without government-issued IDs, and the ban on groups providing snacks and water to people in line to vote. On Wednesdays we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches, FAYETTEVILLE -- Police are searching a wooded area near Holly and Oakland streets, just north of North Street, after a resident said his dog found skeletal rem, The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday it has issued Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps for part of Jackson County that residen, Jess Porter, an associate professor of geography at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named the executive director of the universitys Center, Mayors, council members and other city officials leaders from across the state are gathering in person and online Wednesday for the Arkansas Municipal Leagues, The North Little Rock Police Department is seeking information that could identify a subject seen on video near Gregory Street at the time of homicide, officia. On New Years Eve in 2010, 4,000 or more red-winged blackbirds were found dead around the town of Beebe. We started the Times 48 years ago to stand up for education, tolerance, and honest government. Shared from the 12/19/2022 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette eEdition. Thank you. Finalists: Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. The state had plenty of money to cover it. If they want to come to the table and include everyone in our community, were open to that, Wilk said. All rights reserved. The Hogs lost 9-6, but Harmon secured the coolest Twitter profile picture in the history of ever. Ethical and legal questions about the planning process shut the whole thing down, and legal challenges about failures to release public information about the LITFest contract were ongoing in November. The Property Group. She would greatly appreciate your vote as 2022 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best for Best Attorney! LASSITER & CASSINELLI has provided aggressive and reliable legal representation around the state since 2004. Congress sets $1.7 trillion budget vote. A native of Elkins, Arkansas, Amanda moved to Little Rock for law school and fell in love with the region. Jessie Boeckmann shared the story on social media, recounting a 27-hour ordeal with her husband and their 4-day-old baby. No-show Republican gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders clinched the win easily thanks to out-of-state donors and her penchant for unapologetic cruelty. Sales and use tax. Turkey bologna? The editors here have favorites, too, and we took the liberty of fleshing out readers nominations with a few of our own. A Central Arkansas Pride event at an Arkansas Travelers game was canceled after the Travs reportedly refused to allow a drag queen to throw the first pitch. Implausible at times, but mostly it's funny, savage, and a bit sad. Dawn Martin (All for Kids Pediatric Clinic), Dr. Josh ONeill (Little Rock Pediatric Clinic), Dr. Aaron Strong (Little Rock Pediatric Clinic), Finalists: Anna Bolte (Bolte Fitness), TJ Brown (Westside MMA), Brooke Walker (365 Fitness), Quen Spencer (Core Wellness), Finalists: Achor Family Pharmacy (Maumelle), Cornerstone Pharmacy, The Pharmacy at Wellington, Rhea Drug Store, Finalists: Advanced Physical Therapy, Harris & Renshaw Physical Therapy (Sherwood), Dr. Montana Chapman (Advanced Physical Therapy), Physical Therapy Institute, Finalists: Arkansas Prosthetics and Pedorthics (Benton), Hortons Orthotics & Prosthetics, New Hope Prosthetics & Orthotics (North Little Rock), Finalists: Andover Place, Chenal Pines Retirement Resort, Chenal Village, Superior Senior Care, Finalists: Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa (Hot Springs), Copper Well Retreat, Doctors Med Spa, Rejuvenation Clinic & Day Spa, Finalists: Allpets Animal Hospital, Dr. Brian Barron (Shackleford Veterinary Clinic), Pinnacle Valley Animal Hospital, Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic, Finalists: Arkansas Yoga Collective, Big Rock Yoga, Blue Yoga Nyla (North Little Rock), Sixth House Wellness Studio.
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