In this episode, Arkansas Times' editor-in-chief Austin Bailey and city reporter Mary Hennigan run down local news of the week out of Little Rock:
https://arktimes.com/news/2023/12/08/fore-better-or-worse-little-rocks-topgolf-opens-dec-22

Austin and managing editor Benjamin Hardy discuss a recent ruling from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on a voting rights case out of Arkansas with national repercussions: https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/20/appeals-court-sides-with-arkansas-federal-judge-on-restricting-voting-rights-act-lawsuits

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/21/national-media-voting-advocates-react-to-catastrophic-ruling-in-arkansas-redistricting-case

And, Benji and Austin cover the latest from the Little Rock School District. A proposal to move Parkview high school to a new West Little Rock campus appears to be dead, but other big changes are on the horizon.
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/08/little-rock-school-board-weighs-plans-to-address-districts-budget-crunch

And, the return of endorsements!

Arkansas Times' Week in Review December 8th, 2023

On this week's podcast, Austin and Benji dig into the state Board of Corrections' suspension of the governor's corrections secretary, Joe Profiri. (Note: We recorded this episode midday on Friday, Dec. 15; a few hours later, a Pulaski County circuit judge granted a temporary restraining order requested by the Board of Corrections. Catch up on the latest on the Arkansas Blog.)

Austin and Benji also discuss the Little Rock School District's approval of a (hugely) increased construction budget for the new West high school. Austin Bailey catches up on the city beat with reporter Mary Hennigan. And, endorsements from Benji and Omaya.

Among the stories referenced in this episode:

Board suspends corrections secretary, says governor’s power grab violates constitution https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/14/board-of-corrections-suspends-profiri-with-pay?fbclid=IwAR16UgCyslUsacY0Vm83QQXKq3AFMsUTMRe_U8dABoLSBSKvfSj0f_X70Tg
Court sides with Board of Corrections over governor, blocks new laws over prisons authority https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/15/court-sides-with-board-of-corrections-over-governor-blocks-new-state-laws-over-prisons-authority?fbclid=IwAR2jEOOeb5ZwF12yhPXo2xibDPFjmiC1GN9EMPA5ByPwV0cWvrTaLk2PgSo
The LR school board approves plans for West high school after huge price jump https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/14/lr-school-board-approves-plans-for-west-high-school-after-huge-price-jump?fbclid=IwAR3WC2pUv51EK5P2GimpyYIII54bKH9TGrr1O-Z_XKnoOYgtCtcWWaj-Gug
Arkansas Times Film Series screens ‘Imitation of Life’ (1959) Tuesday night https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2023/12/13/arkansas-times-film-series-screens-imitation-of-life-1959-tuesday-night

Arkansas Times' Week in Review for Friday, December 15th 2023

In this week’s podcast, Benji and investigative reporter Matt Campbell take a deep dive (probably too deep) into the tangled dispute between the state Board of Corrections and the governor, attorney general and secretary of corrections. Debra Hale-Shelton updates us on the case of Deitric Williams Jr., a 26-year-old Black man who died while being arrested by Conway police in July. And, Mary Hennigan catches us up again on the Little Rock city beat with a review of 2023’s homicide numbers and the latest from the Metropolitan Housing Alliance court case.

Among the stories referenced in this episode:

Board of Corrections:

Corrections secretary to remain under control of board, not governor, at least for now

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/corrections-secretary-to-remain-under-control-of-board-not-governor-at-least-for-now 

Attorney general doubles down in obstructing Board of Corrections from hiring attorney in FOIA case

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/03/attorney-general-doubles-down-in-obstructing-board-of-corrections-from-hiring-attorney-in-foia-case 

Shenanigans! Governor, prison board face off over staff shortages, and it’s quite a show

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/22/shenanigans-governor-prison-board-face-off-over-staff-shortages-and-its-quite-a-show 

Court sides with Board of Corrections over governor, blocks new laws over prisons authority

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/15/court-sides-with-board-of-corrections-over-governor-blocks-new-state-laws-over-prisons-authority 

Deitric Williams Jr:

Body-cam videos released in arrest of man who died after apprehension by Conway police

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/05/body-cam-videos-released-in-arrest-of-man-who-died-after-apprehension-by-conway-police 

Death of Conway man in police custody in July is ruled an accident by prosecutor

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/death-of-conway-man-in-police-custody-in-july-is-ruled-an-accident-by-prosecutor

Little Rock city beat:

Breaking down the 2023 Little Rock crime data

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/breaking-down-the-2023-little-rock-crime-data 

Court ruling opens door for Little Rock officials to fill housing commission seats

https://arktimes.com/news/2024/01/04/court-ruling-opens-door-for-little-rock-officials-to-fill-housing-commission-seats 

Little Rock’s Women & Children First shelter announces $12 million in grants

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/little-rocks-women-children-first-shelter-announces-12-million-in-grants

AR Times Week In Review 01 05 2024

In this week’s podcast, Benji and EIC Austin Bailey update us on the status of the various ballot initiatives seeking Attorney General Tim Griffin's approval,  Asa Hutchinson's chances in the republican primaries ahead of the Iowa Caucuses, and developments in the board of corrections dispute with Joe Profiri.

Among the stories referenced in this episode:
Amendment to expand medical marijuana program filed with AG
https://arktimes.com/news/cannabiz/2024/01/12/amendment-to-expand-medical-marijuana-program-filed-with-ag

Arkansas AG’s ‘so sue me’ attitude worked: FOIA defenders plan to sue
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/12/arkansas-ags-so-sue-me-attitude-worked-foia-defenders-plan-to-sue

With Iowa caucus approaching, Asa Hutchinson barely registers with voters
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/11/with-iowa-caucus-approaching-asa-hutchinson-barely-registers-with-voters

Board of Corrections holds the line, preserves separation of powers
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/11/board-of-corrections-holds-the-line-preserves-separation-of-powers

Update: Board of Corrections fires Sarah Sanders’ hand-picked prison chief
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/10/board-of-corrections-fires-sarah-sanders-hand-picked-prison-chief

AR Times Week In Review 01 12 2024

Articles discussed in this episode:

Stone County residents go days without water during winter storm https://arktimes.com/news/2024/01/18/stone-county-residents-go-days-without-water-during-winter-storm?fbclid=IwAR1y_bEX7jjCfcorWcDwXftheXcfweFOCoTC0E9jh3kFyJ2zbcujbavdY1k
How does Arkansas LEARNS impact teachers? We have answers. https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/how-does-arkansas-learns-impact-teachers-we-have-answers-part-1

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/08/how-does-arkansas-learns-impact-teachers-we-have-answers-part-2

Endorsements
https://www.tenement.org/

https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/power-broker-01-robert-caro/

https://www.riverdale10.com/movie/Barry%5FLyndon%5F1975

AR Times Week In Review 01 19 2024

Show Notes:

Topics discussed in this episode:

Ballot initiatives:
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/23/arkansas-abortion-amendment-can-proceed-attorney-general-says

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/27/arkansans-ready-for-reproductive-rights-amendment

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/25/foia-ballot-measure-can-move-forward-attorney-general-says

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/23/group-sues-attorney-general-over-blocked-government-transparency-measures

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/18/public-education-advocates-for-ar-kids-submit-revised-ballot-measure-to-attorney-general

Arkansas Learns
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/how-does-arkansas-learns-impact-teachers-we-have-answers-part-1

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/08/how-does-arkansas-learns-impact-teachers-we-have-answers-part-2

Endorsements
https://www.arkansascinemasociety.org/

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/bluffton-preserve/

AR Times Week In Review 01 26 2024

Stories in this Episode
Helena - West Helena Water Crisis
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/01/29/shower-truck-other-resources-available-in-helena-west-helena-as-water-crisis-drags-on
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/26/legislators-weigh-in-on-broken-water-system-in-helena-west-helena
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/01/31/possible-end-in-sight-for-water-outage-in-helena-west-helena-ways-to-help-from-afar

State Police
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/01/state-police-trumpet-245-arrests-but-only-36-people-were-actually-booked

Jamol Jones
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/29/governor-appoints-jamol-jones-as-parole-board-chair-giving-him-seat-on-corrections-board

Endorsements
https://open.spotify.com/track/1Efz5q54qAztkgsdMxeFnN?si=04a12facc7084807

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La8N60CYwdM

AR Times Week In Review 02 02 2024

Show Notes

March 5 election may hand Gov. Sanders new state Supreme Court appointments
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/07/march-5-election-may-hand-gov-sanders-two-new-state-supreme-court-appointments
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/09/05/supreme-court-justice-courtney-hudson-joins-race-to-fill-robin-wynnes-seat
State abandons bids for LEARNS voucher vendors
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/07/state-abandons-bids-for-learns-voucher-vendors
From the Farm: Tall tales in the mailbox
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/08/from-the-farm-tall-tales-in-the-mailbox?fbclid=IwAR18ITw64hYUpSY3s-ZMTxgzCahh77dnIJ8pqeCV6XqsvJXJBI_8O0sawQE

AR Times Week In Review 02 09 2024

Show Notes

University of Memphis hires Little Rock’s ex-police chief
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/13/university-of-memphis-hires-little-rocks-ex-police-chief

Little Rock mayor’s annual address teases new programs, renewed sales tax push
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/09/little-rock-mayors-annual-address-teases-new-programs-renewed-sales-tax-push

Little Rock officials approve step toward city-owned solar array
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/07/little-rock-officials-approve-step-toward-city-owned-solar-array

A swing and a hit: CALS Main Library renovation starts with a bang
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/06/a-swing-and-a-hit-cals-main-library-renovation-starts-with-a-bang

Recycling ‘Green Station’ opens at new location in Little Rock
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/05/recycling-green-station-opens-at-new-location-in-little-rock

Jason Rapert tries and fails to defund libraries suing the state
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/09/jason-rapert-tries-and-fails-to-defund-libraries-suing-the-state
UPDATE: Federal judge blocks Arkansas’s library censorship law from taking effect
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/07/29/federal-judge-blocks-arkansass-library-censorship-law-from-taking-effect

Dozens more allege sexual abuse at youth facility owned by Arkansas businessman freed by Trump
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/02/dozens-more-allege-sexual-abuse-at-youth-facility-owned-by-arkansas-businessman-freed-by-trump

Survivors of child sexual abuse now have another two years to file Ark. lawsuits, senator says
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/06/survivors-of-child-sexual-abuse-now-have-another-two-years-to-file-ark-lawsuits-senator-says

That roller dance at the Super Bowl halftime show? A Little Rock native choreographed it
https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/02/14/that-roller-dance-at-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-a-little-rock-native-choreographed-it

Watermelon Man
https://www.riverdale10.com/movie/Watermelon%5FMan%5F1970

AR Times Week In Review 02 16 2024

Show Notes
Allegations against Ark. corrections board member raise questions for Gov. Sanders’ father — and Trump
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/22/allegations-against-ark-corrections-board-member-raise-questions-for-gov-sanders-father-and-trump 

National funders skip Arkansas’s abortion fight, locals soldier on
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/20/national-funders-skip-arkansass-abortion-fight-locals-soldier-on

‘No one’s coming to save us’: Abortion campaigns scramble for limited cash
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/19/abortion-access-map-funding-00141436

A deeper look at Arkansas’s state-funded safety grants to religious institutions
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/19/a-deeper-look-at-arkansass-state-funded-safety-grants-to-religious-institutions

News Round Up
Group pushes Womack to support Ukraine aid despite GOP blockade of bill
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/21/group-pushes-womack-to-support-ukraine-aid-despite-gop-blockade-of-bill

Attorney general signs off on ballot measure to expand medical marijuana
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/21/attorney-general-signs-off-on-ballot-measure-to-expand-medical-marijuana

Sanders rejects 12-month Medicaid extension for moms, says Arkansas already has enough coverage
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/22/sanders-rejects-12-month-medicaid-extension-for-moms-says-arkansas-already-has-enough-coverage

Endorsements
Smashed N’ Stacked’s burger whiz is hungry to help
https://arktimes.com/eat-arkansas/2024/02/22/smashed-n-stackeds-burger-whiz-is-hungry-to-help
https://www.facebook.com/smashednstacked/

The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
https://rebeccamakkai.com/work/the-great-believers/

Tropical Depression by Dave Ramsey
https://davidbramsey.substack.com/

AR Times Week In Review 02 23 2024

Springdale is about to choose where its new animal shelter will go, and the debate has brought out some passionate and concerned citizens. 

Mayor Doug Sprouse joins the podcast to discuss those concerns and everything else there is to know about the new shelter. 

More info here: http://bit.ly/2Jm7rRG

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