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Post-Petrino
The Times considers the coach's exit.
The ghost of Ernie Passailaigue
Deals made by the former lottery chief cost Arkansas millions.
Arkansas Chuggabuggs: To adventure!
Arkansas team to take on grueling Mongol Rally
The silly side of Razorback apocalypse
A month ago Razorback fans were praying for the health of Knile Davis' ankle and ordering BMFP T-shirts online. Today, they're talking about Republican bikini models, Taiwanese video takedowns and whether Petrino "Farvred" himself. Below, the most absurd revelations and reactions to Bobby Petrino's quick fall from grace in Razorbackland.
It was a good week for the University of Arkansas
Also a good week for ice cream fans. It was a bad week for the Little Rock Technical Park Authority Board, Johnson & Johnson, Mark Pryor. Also, RIP Casey Laman.
Crack and crochet
The Observer and friend were dining out at their favorite local pizza and beer joint over the weekend and were unfortunately seated at the least desirable table in the house, directly across from the restrooms.
Tribute
Balloons are released Saturday at the beginning of the NWA Heart Walk in Fayetteville in memory of Razorback football player Garrett Uekman, who died of an undiagnosed heart condition this past fall.
Columns
The 'science' on conservatism
Here's the latest alarming dispatch from the frontiers of knowledge: Scientists say that Republicanism may be a congenital problem.
WR, the progressive
Should we try to settle the question "What would Winthrop Rockefeller do?"
I was wrong about UA
I wrote last week that I expected Bobby Petrino to retain his job as football coach at the University of Arkansas. I was wrong. No buts.
Sacked
Until last week, Razorback fans were anticipating this year's team winning the western division of the Southeastern Conference, tantamount to a national championship. That enthusiasm has now been sharply and sadly curbed. Does the Independence Bowl await?
Demons out the wazoo
We learned last week that Bro. Pat Robertson blames homoism on demonic possession.
Dept. of Urbane Affairs
"One of the things I'd say Little Rock has is a much better climate than anywhere in Texas and great scenery. That's an asset the city should use. You don't want people to have to choose between an urbane setting and green space."
Entertainment
Big Bill Broonzy's complicated history
Inventing a hometown, moving your birthplace to a neighboring state, and setting your birthday a decade earlier in another century takes a real character — like the one Lee Conley Bradley created for himself: Big Bill Broonzy.
A transcendent horror flick
'The Cabin in the Woods' gets wonderfully weird.
Umphrey's McGee to George's
Plus, the 50th Annual Folk Festival in Mountain View, the First Thaw Festival in Searcy, Colour Revolt at Stickyz, Arkansas Record Day at Arkansas CD and Record Exchange and elsewhere, Blues on the River at the Riverfest Amphitheatre and Tom Petty at Verizon Arena.
Petrino falls as Hogs rise
On the evening of Tuesday, April 10, 2012, Jeff Long stepped to the dais to reveal what had fast become Arkansas's worst-kept secret.
Unkempt indie rock at the Afterthought
Plus, Graham Wilkinson.
Dining
Pepe's: a welcome addition
Despite some misses, Mexican restaurant still manages to stand out.
Cartoons
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Re: Gov. Beebe says he'll appoint treasurer soon
Commonsense, it's actually a provision of the Arkansas State Constitution from 1874.
- on May 23, 2013
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Re: ExxonMobil has a plan for Lake Maumelle watershed
Smith's Ark History on this day:
23-May 1903 Socialist Party of Arkansas…- on May 23, 2013
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Re: NLR woman dies after fiance sets her on fire
HE WAS NOT HER FIANCE......HE WAS JUST A DOPE FIEND THAT COULDNT CHANGE...FUCC HIM.....HE IS…
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on May 23, 2013
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