Opinion

Adam & Eats: Goodson’s

After a bad food experience, we go to Goodson’s for some consistently good comfort food.

Big Screen Peter: Snatch and Lock, Stock

Peter alters course with a reflection on movies released many years ago. You know what they say about variety and spices …

Tuesday’s on with the spin

Tuesday’s coming. The smart people who wear the smart suits and say smart things about election day politics say Tuesday will replace one set of folks previously thought to be…

Adam & Eats: Chinese Kitchen Super Buffet

This is not a pretty restaurant review. If you have a queasy stomach, well, … you’ve been warned.

Big Screen Peter: Hereafter

It’s solid story with a great director but a “pedestrian” performance from star Matt Damon. So says Peter.

Healthy honesty

Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker says the mayor’s job is largely ceremonial, with little to no authority to govern or provide leadership. His opponent, Mr. Sandy Sanders, sees it different,…

Adam & Eats: J&J Restaurant

The owners make the gravy from scratch. Also, the gravy is made from scratch. Did we mention the gravy?

Big Screen Peter: RED

The movie brings together classic stars who create what Peter suggests is an “AARP statement of possibility and freedom.”

Prepping for a business presentation

Stockman offers several tips for making an effective public speech about your business.

Strange women and other options

King Arthur: I am your king. Woman: Well I didn’t vote for you. King Arthur: You don’t vote for kings. Woman: Well how’d you become king then? King Arthur: The…

Paddock’s Picks: Red Hook Road

The book takes us through the ups, downs and family politics resulting from weddings and death.

Adam & Eats: Taco Veloz

The food is good and more authentic Mexican than most. Adam liked it, but is unsure about the service.

Big Screen Peter: It’s Kind of a Funny Story

The story about a young teen in a psych ward has its moments, but never pushes near or into the Great Movie category.

Stepping back, again

Editor’s note: Forgive the repetition, but it was decided to reprise an essay on John Bell Jr. that was first published Aug. 30, 2009. The essay was intended to publicize…

Adam & Eats: Taipei Chinese Restaurant

Who has the best egg drop soup in the area? Adam says Taipei.

Big Screen Peter: The Social Network

Peter says the movie about Facebook fails to draw the audience far enough into the flawed soul of Facebook’s founder.

Entrepreneurs must focus on a primary mission

Stockman says staying true to “the business core” is the best path to business success.

You’ve got pledges

Folks seeking political office continue to pledge things to us. Or on our behalf. Most are pledges to remind us who does and does not want to harm babies to…

Adam & Eats: El Lorito

The new post-fire look in Van Buren delivers the same consistent, quality food.

Big Screen Peter: You Again

Peter suggests the movie is limp flapdoodle. We’re not sure what that is, but it’s a safe bet it’s not a compliment.