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Matt Groening's subversive, animated satire about Springfield's hapless first family stumbling through life became a cult favorite soon after premiering on Fox in 1989.
Bobby meets a new girl (Eliza Dushku), but Hank objects to her parents' liberal parenting style. Other guest voices include Debra Messing, Elizabeth Perkins and Milla Jovovich. Pamela Segall, Kathy Najimy, Breckin Meyer.
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Local Political News
Arkansans Heading to Inauguration
When Barack Obama is sworn in as the first African American president many Arkansans will be there for the historic event. Some started making plans even before the election took place. Video
Arkansas Lotto: top priority in '09 legislative session
All constitutional amendments and ballot initiatives pass with comfortable margins in Arkansas, including the first ever state lottery for college scholarships. But when will we actually see lotto games in the Natural State? Video
Obama celebrates becoming nation's 44th president
Following his election triumph, President-elect Barack Obama is reaching out to friend and foe alike. He acknowledged his joyful backers in a victory speech in Chicago's Grant Park, and he also spoke to those who voted against him, saying he hears their voices, needs their help and will be their president, too.
Ark. voters approve $300M water bond package
Arkansas voters approved a measure Tuesday night that would allow up to $300 million in bonds to be issued for water projects around the state.
Ark. Sen. Mark Pryor wins re-election
Democrat Mark Pryor has won a second term to the United States Senate, defeating a Green Party nominee who was the only candidate to challenge the senator's re-election bid.
Early voting draws record turnout
Figures coming in late Monday afternoon from the Secretary of State’s office show that 1 in 4 Arkansans have already voted. Lines more than a block long greet voters on the last day of early voting. Video
Could Halloween masks predict the election outcome?
We are less than a week away from finding out who will be the next president of the United States, or will we find out on Halloween? Video
Voting rule reminders
Early voters continue to come out in record numbers. There are a few rules you should know about before you hit the polls. Video
Arkansas Poll: In Arkansas ‘It’s the Economy’ and it is also McCain
In response to the 10th annual Arkansas Poll, a strong majority of Arkansans ranked the economy as the most important problem facing Arkansas.
Ark. voters hit polls early for Nov. 4 election
A steady flow of voters arrived at polling locations to cast a ballot Monday as early voting kicked off for next month's presidential election. Video
Hillary Clinton campaigns for Senator Obama
With 25 days left until the election, Senator Hillary Clinton returned to Arkansas to campaign for Senator Barack Obama Friday. Video
Presidential debate in Nashville
Supporters for both presidential candidates have declared their favored guy the winner of last night's debate. Video
Voter registration deadline approaching fast
If you don't register to vote in the November election by October 6 you'll be out of luck! You have to turn in your form or have it post marked by Monday. Video
Vice presidential debate buzz
Sarah Palin and Joe Biden are receiving fairly positive critiques of their debate performances from Thursday night. The question is, will the VP's help the presidential nominees? Video
Young people registering to vote
Anyone who plans to vote in the upcoming presidential election has until Monday to get registered. Both candidates have been encouraging people to get registered. This year's election is capturing a lot of interest from young voters. Video
Inside the "Spin Zone" at the presidential debate
The national discussion is still squarely on the historic presidential debate on the Ole Miss campus. FOX16 News was the only local station covering the debate in Oxford and we take you inside the “spin room” right after the debate ends. Video
Presidential debate buzz
The presidential debate will go on as scheduled. Despite saying he wouldn't participate unless congress took action to address the economic mess Senator John McCain is in Oxford, Mississippi. Blog: Debate in Oxford Video
Presidential debate preparations in Oxford
At Ole Miss, it's a mix of the excitement you'd expect on debate eve, and uncertainty of whether it's actually going to happen. It's the number one question in Oxford.
Presidential Debate Blog Video
Bill Clinton: I won't dump on McCain
Former President Clinton says if Democrats want someone to dump on John McCain, he's not the guy.
Obama opens campaign office in North Little Rock
Barack Obama has a new presence in Arkansas. His campaign officially opened the doors to its new headquarters in the Natural State Saturday. But the Arkansas GOP isn't flinching in its campaign efforts on behalf of the McCain-Palin ticket. Video
John McCain's entire RNC speech
John McCain accepts the Republican nomination at the Republican National Convention is St. Paul Minnesota. Video
Arkansans react to McCain's VP choice
Politics is always a bit of a game of chance but if buzz is the payoff, then McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin as a running mate is already cashing in. Video
Barack Obama's enitre DNC speech
“The American Promise” speech by Barack Obama at the Democratic Convention in Denver, Colorado. Video
Arkansans weigh in on Obama's VP pick
Many Arkansans who support Barack Obama for president are headed to Denver for the Democratic National Convention. But we caught up with one volunteer who's still here and she's thrilled with Obama's vice presidential pick, Senator Joseph Biden. Video
Senator John McCain Visits Arkansas
Senator John McCain made his second campaign stop in Arkansas Friday since securing the Republican presidential nomination. Video
Huckabee joining Fox News as political commentator
Mike Huckabee, a former Republican presidential hopeful, has been hired by Fox News Channel as a political commentator.
Obama, Clinton Hold Meeting
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama met Thursday night at an unannounced location in Washington, DC, senior Democratic sources tell FOX News.
Pryor says Clinton should be a top contender for VP nominee
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, one of Hillary Rodham Clinton's top supporters in Arkansas, says the state's former first lady should be given serious consideration as a potential running mate for Barack Obama. Video
Ark. campaign chairman for Clinton predicts Obama nomination
The chairman of Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign in Arkansas says he believes it's clear that rival Barack Obama will win the Democratic presidential nomination. Video
Saline County Election Results
170 state and local races happened Tuesday night in Arkansas and some of those big races were in Saline County. The Saline County Clerk's office had votes tabulated by 9 p.m., revealing winners in several hotly contested races. Video
Low Voter Turnout Hurts Ballot Initiatives
Election day is usually a big day for ballot initiatives with supporters gathering signatures to try and place measures on the November ballot. But this year it's not that easy, low turnout could hurt their chance for success.
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Huckabee quips about gun aimed at Obama
Republican Mike Huckabee responded to an offstage noise during his speech to the National Rifle Association by suggesting it was Barack Obama diving to the floor because someone had aimed a gun at him.
Revised animal cruelty bill headed to Ark. Legislature
Several legislators have expressed support for a revised bill that would make animal cruelty a felony in Arkansas, sending the measure on to the Legislature when it meets in regular session next year.
Independent Candidates Certified for Nov. Ballot
The Secretary of State’s office today certified six independent candidates for the November 4 General Election ballot.
Obama wins NC Democratic primary; Clinton leads in Indiana
Democratic front-runner Barack Obama swept to victory in the North Carolina presidential primary Tuesday night and lengthened his lead in the delegate race. Hillary Rodham Clinton led in Indiana as she struggled to keep up.
Early voting begins Monday for Ark. preferential primary
With no high-profile Senate or congressional races and the state's presidential primary a memory, election officials say they're not expecting turnout for this month's primaries and non-partisan judicial races to match the fervor of February's presidential race.
John McCain Visits Arkansas
Senator John McCain comes to Little Rock campaigning and fundraising for his presidential bid. Senator McCain spent the day with everyone from political backers to students. Slideshow Video
Troops Concerned with Politics
35 Arkansas soldiers are on their way to Florida, the first leg of their journey to Iraq. Along with the dangers they may face, there's another concern on their minds: How politics will change the war in Iraq.
AR Democrats announce national convention delegation
Over 500 Democrats, a record number, from around the state converged on Little Rock to elect Arkansas’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention.
Clinton Wins Texas, Ohio
Hillary Rodham Clinton, fresh off big primary victories, hinted Wednesday at the possibility of sharing the Democratic presidential ticket with Barack Obama, with her at the top.
Election Results
Huckabee Drops Out of Race
Mike Huckabee drops out of the presidental race. Video
2008 Arkansas Primary Filing Season
If you want to run for political office in Arkansas you have one week to sign up and it started Monday. It used to mark the start of Arkansas campaign season. But this year it was overshadowed when the presidential primary moved up to February. Video   |  Document Final Candidate Filing List (690.7KB)
Huckabee is Holding out for Texas
Mike Huckabee said again Tuesday night that he's not getting out of the race for the republican presidential nomination, despite his loss in Wisconsin. Video
Despite Potomac Primary Losses, Huckabee Plans to Stay in Race
Despite defeats in republican primaries in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Tuesday night, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee says he's staying in the race for the republican presidential nomination. Video
Huckabee, Clinton Crisscross the Country Seeking Primary and Caucus Votes
The presidential candidates with Arkansas ties are in the thick of things right now. As voting took place in 4 states Saturday, Mike Huckabee and Hillary Clinton found themselves campaigning in other states with upcoming primaries and caucuses. Video
Mitt Romney Suspends Presidential Campaign
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney brings an end to his campaign. Romney has the second most delegates in the republican race but remains far behind Senator John McCain. Romney's absence now means only two candidates remain with delegate counts in the hundreds. Video
Huckabee Pushes Forward After Victories Across the South
On the day after Super Tuesday, the remaining candidates in both parties were moving full-steam ahead. Huckabee is in third place for the republican nomination but the former Arkansas governor says he's sticking around in this race. Video
Heading to the Polls on Super Tuesday
So far, so good for Super Tuesday here in Arkansas, county clerks are not reporting any major voting problems. Video
Huckabee takes Arkansas, West Virginia and Alabama
As Arkansas voters cast ballots in the Super Tuesday primary, the two candidates with deep ties to the state could feel very different effects from the voting. Full election results. Video
Huckabee Makes One More Campaign Stop at Home
On the eve of Super Tuesday, former governor Mike Huckabee made a last minute stop in his home state. He's hoping for the best across the nation and particularly in the south. Video



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