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DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Big rigs on state roads increasing Dear Magnificent Mileage Maven: The information you recently provided about traffic on Interstate 40 between Little Rock and Memphis is quite interesting. I tab... by Frank Fellone - August 24, 2019

Return of voodoo economics Almost four decades ago, then-candidate George H.W. Bush used the phrase "voodoo economic policy" to describe Ronald Reagan's claim that cutting taxes for the r... by Paul Krugman - August 24, 2019

Saving the monarch butterfly The iconic monarch butterfly is on its northward journey, looking for milkweed to lay its eggs. We see these butterflies feeding on nectar near agricultural fie... by ABIGAIL DERLEWIS AND ADELE SIMMONS Chicago Tribune - August 24, 2019

STEVE STRAESSLE: Nuns and nones I remember my first school-boy crush. She was charming, witty, intelligent. She had the face of an angel and when she corrected me, I knew instinctively it was ... by Steve Straessle - August 24, 2019

REX NELSON: Arkansas' rice culture Robert Moery is picking me up at the corner of Capitol and Scott in downtown Little Rock, and I know immediately which pickup belongs to him. That's because it ... by Rex Nelson - August 24, 2019

BRIAN MILLER: Honor the dead A couple of years ago, following the dedication of the Jacob Trieber Federal Building in Helena, I began meeting with some people about the Elaine Massacre of 1... by Brian Miller Special to the Democrat-Gazette - August 24, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Wife vents her frustration after man loses his job DEAR ABBY: My husband lost his job. He had worked there since we were married 10 years ago, and earned top wages because he had been with them for so long. Two ... by Abigail Van Buren - August 24, 2019

DANA D. KELLEY: More activists needed There's a strong surplus of activists for a cause, a group, or a gripe. What's in short supply is people pursuing activism for strong citizenship. by Dana D. Kelley - August 23, 2019

WALLY HALL: Bowling on minds of writers in late summer Was perusing a writer's bowl predictions and yes, those are fun even in August. by Wally Hall - August 23, 2019

Texas athlete, Arkansas assistant bond There are several factors for prospects in choosing a school, but the relationship between the recruit and lead recruiter is one of the more meaningful aspects. by Richard Davenport - August 23, 2019

VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: Weighing Trump's chances What factors usually re-elect or throw out incumbent presidents?The economy tops the list. by VICTOR DAVIS HANSON Tribune News Service - August 23, 2019

ADAM TAYLOR: Where's the welcome mat? President Donald Trump flies to France this weekend to attend the Group of Seven summit. But rather than planning for his meetings with world leaders in Biarrit... by ADAM TAYLOR The Washington Post - August 23, 2019

BOYD WARD: At tipping point I served as a page in the House of Representatives at age 15. This job allowed me to wander around the hallways of our nation's Capitol for an entire month whil... by Boyd Ward Special to the Democrat-Gazette - August 23, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Mother-in-law's Alzheimer's keeps couple tied to home DEAR ABBY: I have been married 35 years. During the last six years, my mom died, my dad moved in and then he passed away at 91. Dad traveled, including to see m... by Abigail Van Buren - August 23, 2019

WALLY HALL: Wendy Anderson was a beacon to many There is a deep and profound sadness in Jonesboro. by Wally Hall - August 22, 2019

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