GOP Rejects Comprehensive Approach on Immigration
House Republicans are embracing a step-by-step approach to immigration, in contrast to the sweeping plan passed by the Senate and backed by the White House.
Fla. Cities on Guard for Any Post-Zimmerman Unrest
Police and city leaders in Florida say they have taken precautionary steps for the possibility of mass protests or even civil unrest if George Zimmerman is acquitted in the killing …
$12 Billion in Aid for Egypt Only Temporary Boost
A promise of $12 billion in aid from wealthy Arab Gulf nations would give Egypt's new military-backed leadership breathing room by paying for vital food and fuel imports.
Boston Bombing Suspect's Hearing Frustrates Some
Survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings got little satisfaction from surviving suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's first public appearance since the deadly attacks. "Not guilty," was all he said, over and over.
States Disfavoring Entergy Transmission Transfer
Opposition continues to grow among state regulators to Entergy Corp.'s plans to spin off its transmission system to ITC Holdings Corp.
Gig
Gig: Special Assistant
"Here at (Department of Finance and Adminstration), I represent different offices (of the state). (We are) basically the financial center of the state."
The Slate
It is coming. I can feel it in my bones and smell it in the air. An old friend is preparing to return once again.
Boston Bombing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombing.
Bryan's Rant
Stern: Boos and Fashion
The 2013 NBA Draft a couple of weeks ago was one of the final events during which NBA commissioner David Stern presided.
Sports
NFL Dreams
Every kid who plays high-school football dreams of taking his talents to college football. Those who are good enough to play at the college level hope they can advance to …
Music
Judging by the Cover
Chances are that if you own an acoustic guitar, fate has at one time forced you to become "that guy"—the one standing with said instrument, inviting public criticism.
Music
In the Garage
A strange thing happened to the development of rock 'n' roll music back in the '60s: Bands such as The Beatles inspired young people everywhere to form their own musical …
The Heart of Chick Ball
The JFP Chick Ball is more than just a night of entertainment and merriment—at the heart of the Chick Ball is a vehicle to shine a light to victimization in …
Film
Crossing Boundaries
“The Lone Ranger” stars Johnny Depp (left) as Tonto and Armie Hammer as the masked man.
Theater
The Play of Their Youth
New Stage Theatre is taking a leap into the present with its production of "Disney's High School Musical, Jr."
Music
Yes, They Can
Yes has never been a band to rest on rock music conventions. Along with Genesis and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, the band helped popularize what became known as "progressive rock."
Food
Musical Food
Musician's Emporium boasts a unique venue with many assets to the space. Not only is Musician's Emporium a fully functioning restaurant and a full-service bar, but it is a club …
Wellness
A Dog's Tale
Dr. Steven Ward of Ward Veterinary Clinic in El Dorado, Ark., said that it is true that the major ingredient listed on the dog-food label is the first ingredient in …
Wellness
Defusing Difficult Parenting Moments
Children largely learn how to handle frustration and anger (and all emotions) by observing their parents and how they handle frustration and anger.
