AltWeeklies Wire
Without Clinton, Democrats Face Challenge in Arkansasnew
Though Democrats control the Arkansas statehouse, both the state's U.S. Senate seats, and three of four seats in the U.S. House, the party likely will be hard-pressed to win the state in November's general election.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
06-12-2008 |
Politics
'The Savages' Mixes Levity With Gravitynew
Almost everything to be gleaned about the film from its marketing -- the precious cartoon poster, the spunky trailer, the extremely limited release -- suggests yet another ho-hum, self-indulgent indie film. It's not.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
01-17-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Tamara Jenkins, The Savages
A Populist Charges Across the Iowa Prairienew
Propelled by church voters, Mike Huckabee zooms to the top in Iowa.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
01-10-2008 |
Politics
A Break for the Crack Offender?new
Supreme Court decision's impact on Arkansas still unclear.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
12-27-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
Arkansas Republicans Plan Campaign Against Huckabeenew
In 1992, when Bill Clinton faced a tough primary challenge in New Hampshire, a group of Arkansans known as the Arkansas Travelers went up North to support their former governor. Now, as Mike Huckabee prepares for the Iowa caucuses a new Arkansas contingent is planning a different kind of campaign trip.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
12-14-2007 |
Politics
When is it Legal to Shoot?new
The shooting death of 18-year-old Bryant Cross has raised questions about the right of property owners to use force against trespassers.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
11-09-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Outside Wine Trickles into Arkansas Marketsnew
In March, the state legislature passed a law allowing groceries and convenience stores to sell wine from other states, but some have been slow to add non-Arkansas vintages to the shelves.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
10-12-2007 |
Food+Drink
'Hairspray' Brings Smiles to Criticsnew
A movie only a hardened cynic could dislike.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
08-02-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Adam Shankman, Hairspray
Hate thy Neighbornew
A racist letter to a black neighbor in Arkansas becomes a federal case.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
07-19-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
