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JOHN BRUMMETT: Why ya gotta be so mean Arkansas state government continues to act as if the problem with Medicaid is that too many people get it on account of being poor, old, sick and disabled. by John Brummett - December 13, 2018

WALLY HALL: 'Tis season of anxious times for recruiters This has to be a nervous time for a bunch of college football coaches. There are six days until the early signing period starts, and all the coaches are eyeing ... by Wally Hall - December 13, 2018

ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Social media a place for gun lovers Despite perceived bias against firearms-related subject matter, social media has a special place for every firearms enthusiast. by Bryan Hendricks - December 13, 2018

KATHY KIELY: A win is a win This one reminded me of all too many football victories that I've needed a blood pressure pill to celebrate. by KATHY KIELY Special to the Democrat-Gazette - December 13, 2018

Jeremiah, he's not Fired former FBI Director James Comey is at it again. by VICTOR DAVIS HANSON - December 13, 2018

Not looking forward to 2019 On Friday, federal prosecutors dropped two bombshells. by MEGAN MCARDLE The Washington Post - December 13, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Wife can no longer endure vicious tales man's ex tells DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for five years, and we have two children together. It's my husband's second marriage and my first. He and his first wife,... by Abigail Van Buren - December 13, 2018

Dark woods keep secrets close The woods are dark and deep, but not what I’d call lovely in the descending veil of night. by Bryan Hendricks - December 13, 2018

FRONT BURNER: Consider cookbooks for culinary-inclined on list Many of you know I'm a bit of a cookbook hoarder. Let's call it an occupational hazard. by Kelly Brant - December 12, 2018

REX NELSON: Grand Prairie bound As I filled out my appointment book for 2019 (yes, I'm old school; I don't do these things online), I made sure to mark off the dates of April 11-13 for the ann... by Rex Nelson - December 12, 2018

BRENDA LOOPER: Girded for battle Every year around Thanksgiving, I steel myself for what I know is coming: panic over the "War on Christmas." by Brenda Looper - December 12, 2018

WALLY HALL: College teams need top players to beat best Despite missing part of last season due to injury, Frank Ragnow was named third team All-America by The Associated Press. This season, not one University of Ark... by Wally Hall - December 12, 2018

The media's 180 Before George H.W. Bush fades from memory into the darkness of history books, one more point needs to be made. It is about the contrast between how most of the ... by CAL THOMAS - December 12, 2018

So you wanna be a reporter? The Trump White House is forcing reporters to review the fundamentals. For instance, as reporters on the White House beat go through their daily paces, they are... by Erik Wemple The Washington Post - December 12, 2018

UNCORKED: Julia Child's kitchen wisdom included wine In preparation for our holiday entertaining my husband and I retreated to the world of YouTube to watch old Julia Child clips. I cannot boast of having successf... by Lorri Hambuchen - December 12, 2018

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