posted by rexnelson on March 17th, 2023
We write a lot about the big things on this blog. But the little things matter. Take Little Rock, for instance.
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posted by rexnelson on March 14th, 2023
Melissa Taverner has a vision for tiny Lyon College. And it’s an exciting one.
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posted by rexnelson on March 13th, 2023
We have two standards for state employees. One is for those who have Hog logos on their shirts. And one for the rest who don’t.
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posted by rexnelson on March 7th, 2023
The remarkable story of Arkansas businessman and philanthropist Lee Ronnel.
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posted by rexnelson on March 6th, 2023
The term “game-changer” is overused. But the bridge park truly will be a game-changer for Little Rock.
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posted by rexnelson on March 2nd, 2023
Despite the challenges, the future is looking bright for downtown Little Rock.
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posted by rexnelson on March 1st, 2023
There’s a lot that needs to be done in Little Rock. But there are a lot of good things, too, including major investments in the arts.
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posted by rexnelson on February 28th, 2023
The new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is a really big deal for our state.
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posted by rexnelson on February 27th, 2023
The fallout continues out there in our state departments and agencies.
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posted by rexnelson on February 24th, 2023
I fear we have reached the end of an era in Arkansas.
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posted by rexnelson on February 23rd, 2023
At least in the first two months of the Sanders administration, the focus seems to be on national politics, not Arkansas.
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posted by rexnelson on February 22nd, 2023
As the fallout continues from the governor’s office decree that handcuffs its own personnel in various departments and agencies, we check out some of the Traveling Trumpettes.
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posted by rexnelson on February 21st, 2023
It’s appears our governor’s office now has its own Nixon-style enemies list.
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posted by rexnelson on November 21st, 2022
For the final time this season, we make predictions for games involving Arkansas teams.
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posted by rexnelson on November 21st, 2022
Our final high school football rankings for the fall of 2022.
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posted by rexnelson on November 16th, 2022
It’s Arkansas hosting Ole Miss on the Hill and playoff time for NCAA Division II. Here are the predictions for this week’s games involving Arkansas schools.
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posted by rexnelson on November 14th, 2022
It’s time for the second round of the high school football playoffs. Here are our updated rankings.
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posted by rexnelson on November 8th, 2022
It’s Battle of the Ravine week and LSU at Arkansas. Here are the picks for this week’s games involving Arkansas schools.
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posted by rexnelson on November 7th, 2022
The regular season has concluded in high school football. Here are the updated rankings.
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posted by rexnelson on October 31st, 2022
A ranked Liberty team comes to Fayetteville on Saturday. Can the Hogs make it three victories in a row? Here are the picks for this week’s games involving Arkansas teams.
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posted by rexnelson on October 31st, 2022
The regular season ends this week in high school football. Here are the updated rankings.
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posted by rexnelson on October 24th, 2022
After a week off, the Hogs are back in action. Here are the picks for this week’s college games involving Arkansas teams.
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posted by rexnelson on October 24th, 2022
It was No. 1 against No. 2 last week, and No. 1 prevailed as Bryant beat Cabot. We only drop Cabot one spot in the updated rankings.
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posted by rexnelson on October 17th, 2022
Arkansas, UCA and UAPB all have open dates this week. But there are four games involving Arkansas teams. Here are the picks.
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posted by rexnelson on October 17th, 2022
It’s No. 1 Bryant against No. 2 Cabot this week in high school football. Here are the updated rankings with just three weeks left in the regular season.
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posted by rexnelson on October 10th, 2022
We’ve completed seven weeks of the regular season with four weeks remaining. Here are the updated high school football rankings.
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