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Matt Campbell
Your friendly neighborhood word-slinger
It’s Arkansas Road Trip time
If a total solar eclipse, a peek at the dancing lights of the aurora and a mass cicada convergence have convinced throngs of visitors that Arkansas is the place to be this year, surely it’s time to convince ourselves, right? Get inspired with our annual Road Trip issue.
Federal court blocks Rose Bud’s ordinance against signature gathering for ballot measures
The order prohibits Rose Bud from attempting to enforce the unconstitutional ordinance in any way that would inhibit signature collection at its “Summerfest” event.
Still need to sign petitions? Here’s where to go, June 20-22
The deadline for turning in signatures is July 5, so time is short to get your John or Joan Hancock on the various petitions.
ACLU sues to challenge Rose Bud’s restrictions on signature gathering
The Rose Bud city council passed the ordinance late last week in an attempt to limit signature-gatherers’ access to an event being held on public property.
Travelers get drilled in Tulsa, drop four of six, but move into first place anyway
How OneOK Field explains Tulsa, a fun playlist, and a look at how Arkansas could lose four games but gain two games in the standings.
Federal court dismisses Arkansas challenge of federal protections for workers who recently had abortions
Judge Price Marshall found Arkansas lacked standing to bring the case, the second time in a month Attory General Tim Griffin has had a case dismissed for lack of standing.
Travelers remain a half game out of first place after two-week homestand
Arkansas takes four of six from Amarillo, splits with Springfield to remain a half game behind the Cardinals in the Texas League North.
Little Rock metro is 10th deadliest in the U.S. for pedestrians, study says
Little Rock, North Little Rock and Conway are taking a variety steps to improve pedestrian safety as annual deaths continue to increase nationally.
Beyond Beale Street: A guide to undersung Memphis
Bluff City is so much more than the touristy spots you’ve already seen.