The little things

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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The visionary

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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A different standard

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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The Lee Ronnel story

posted by rexnelson on March 7th, 2023

The remarkable story of Arkansas businessman and philanthropist Lee Ronnel.

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The bridge park

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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Downtown Little Rock

posted by rexnelson on March 2nd, 2023

Despite the challenges, the future is looking bright for downtown Little Rock.

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City of the arts

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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A really big deal

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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House of chaos

posted by rexnelson on February 27th, 2023

The fallout continues out there in our state departments and agencies.

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End of an era

posted by rexnelson on February 24th, 2023

I fear we have reached the end of an era in Arkansas.

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Arkansas comes last

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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The Readout Queen

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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The governor’s blackball

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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College football: Week 13

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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Rex’s rankings: Final edition

posted by rexnelson on November 21st, 2022

Our final high school football rankings for the fall of 2022.

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College football: Week 12

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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Rex’s rankings: Playoffs continue

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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College football: Week 11

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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Rex’s rankings: It’s playoff time

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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College football: Week 10

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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Rex’s rankings: Regular season ends

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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College football: Week 9

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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Rex’s rankings: After nine weeks

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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College football: Week 8

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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Rex’s ranking’s: After eight weeks

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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Rex’s Rankings: After seven weeks

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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