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Yarnell’s, The Jobs Scene, Shane Broadway & Severance Tax on ‘Arkansas Week’

On AETN’s “Arkansas Week” tonight, Arkansas News Bureau’s Rob Moritz, KUAR-FM, 89.1′s Malcolm Glover, myself and host Steve Barnes review the week in Arkansas news, including: A snapshot of the Arkansas economy, given recent layoffs at Yarnell’s and job changes … Continue reading

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Medicare, Entergy’s New Deal & Mike Huckabee in 2012 on ‘Arkansas Week’ Tonight

After a month or two in the wilderness, I’m back on AETN‘s “Arkansas Week” tonight at 8 p.m. On the agenda: the GOP dances on the Third Rail of American Politics, Entergy Arkansas’ new deal, the state still standing after … Continue reading

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Video: Inside Shelby Foote’s Memphis Library, Writing Room

On any night of television this week, there’s probably nothing better on than PBS’ rebroadcast of Ken Burns’ now-iconic documentary, “The Civil War.” If you haven’t seen it, don’t worry. It’s currently on Netflix Instant Streaming, and of course you … Continue reading

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Arkansas Week: Severance Tax & Ethics Legislation

On AETN‘s Arkansas Week tonight: Kelly MacNeil of KUAR-FM, 89.1, Ernie Dumas of the Arkansas Times and I join Steve Barnes for a look at the snowy week that was in Arkansas business and politics. On the docket tonight: The … Continue reading

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A Sleepy Week at the Legislature on Tonight’s Arkansas Week

I’m back on AETN’s “Arkansas Week” at 8 p.m. tonight along with the Associated Press’ Andrew DeMillo and KUAR’s Kelly MacNeil. We’ll go over the week that was at the General Assembly, including no raises for judges and lawyers, an … Continue reading

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In the Firing Squad for Tonight's AETN Governors Debate Among Mike Beebe, Jim Keet and Jim Lendall

I’m among the panelists for today’s hour-long gubernatorial debate starring incumbent Mike Beebe (D), Jim Keet (R) and Jim Lendall (G). We tape the debate at 2 p.m. in Conway and it airs tonight at 8 p.m. on your local … Continue reading

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#ARElections Runoffs & More on This Week's 'Arkansas Week'

Tonight’s episode of “Arkansas Week” is available right here right now. You can watch on your desktop or wait for the broadcast at 8 p.m. tonight on your local AETN station. This week, myself, KUAR’s Kelly MacNeil, UCA’s David Keith … Continue reading

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The Latest on Lincoln v. Halter, Tonight on 'Arkansas Week'

We’re back at the big table this week, talking about the Week That Was in Arkansas News. Appearing alongside host Steve Barnes on AETN‘s “Arkansas Week” at 8 p.m. tonight: myself, Max Brantley of the Arkansas Times and Kelly MacNeil … Continue reading

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DeMillo, Thompson, LT on the Senate Race Tonight on 'Arkansas Week'

Tonight, we’re back in the “Arkansas Week” rotation, along with Andrew DeMillo of the Associated Press and Doug Thompson of The Morning News. Too bad there’s absolutely no political news to talk about! Check that. We did spend an inordinate … Continue reading

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Beebe's Budget, Holt Seeks Senate Seat on Tonight's 'Arkansas Week'

We’re back! Tonight on AETN’s “Arkansas Week,” host Steve Barnes peppers panelists Rick Fahr of The Log Cabin Democrat, Hoyt Purvis of the University of Arkansas and me about Gov. Mike Beebe’s budget schemes, yet another Republican seeking the nomination … Continue reading

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