In an increasingly dangerous world, American leadership is frequently being questioned and tested. The United States’ influence, as well as our resolve, is under pressure from volatility or outright conflict in many regions around the globe.
The Senate voted to create a new and sustainable property insurance plan to help school districts meet the rising cost of property insurance.
In a recent interview Huntsville Mayor Travis Dotson spoke about a flurry of bills, one thing after another coming out of the state legislature that would remove local control from school boards and county and city governments.
When someone mentions planting a flower bed for butterflies, bees, and humming birds, most of us think of perennials like milkweed and coneflowers. But many of our native shrubs are important sources of food and habitat for pollinators. Here are a few.
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Arkansas has 224 doctors per 100,000 people. That is 72 fewer providers than the national average.
Consultants know how to work the system for their companies and their own personal gain—not for the taxpayers.
The Arkansas Legislature was in recess last week so no new legislation was considered.
Arkansas’ state motto “Regnat Populus,” which is Latin for “the people rule,” only works if citizens are paying attention.
Opioids have posed a deadly threat to communities in Arkansas and across the country for years. One synthetic opioid in particular, fentanyl, has devastated too many individuals and families in our …
The legislature has approved and sent to the governor a bill that clarifies the meaning of a medical emergency when the life of a pregnant woman and her unborn children are threatened. House …
Last week, the 95th General Assembly completed the 10th week of the 2025 Regular Session. We are scheduled to adjourn the session on April 16 . The legislature will be in recess this week and will …
What’s the price of installing and leaving a dummy fire hydrant or cutting off its water source? It’s potentially too high to want to count the cost. Doing such a thing and not …
Scheduled for May 3-4, the Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale coincides well with warming soil, perfect for planting tomatoes. This article focuses on some of our favorite varieties which we hope to be available at the sale.
Arkansas farmers and small business owners work tirelessly to live the American Dream. These hardworking men and women rise early and go to bed late — all after a long day’s work.
The Senate passed legislation with far-reaching changes in how state-supported colleges and universities divide state aid, and how students qualify for scholarships.
Last week, the 95th General Assembly completed the 9th week of the 2025 Regular Session. We are scheduled to adjourn the session on April 16. The legislature will be in recess the week of March 24 – 28 and will resume on Monday, March 31.
The annual “St. Paul Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) Donkey Basketball” fundraiser featuring Dairyland Donkey Basketball stock drew a large crowd in the high school gym on Friday.
In life there are sometimes “full circle” moments that help us appreciate things more, provide some needed perspective or produce nostalgia and fond memories.
The Senate has approved a property tax cut that will save Arkansas homeowners $56 million every year.
Last week, the 95 th General Assembly completed the 8th week of the 2025 Regular Session.