In a recent interview, Madison County Clerk Austin Boatright, who was elected as a Democrat in 2022, explained the oversight of his office in conducting an election, including early voting. The following are portions of that interview.

Health care is an increasingly complex landscape to navigate, but that is even more true when access to medical care is scarce, as is the case in so many rural areas of Arkansas and across our country.

The governor proposed a balanced budget for legislators to consider during the 2025 session when they set spending levels for state government agencies.

Favors death penalty Dear editor:   Life without parole, a woman killed a pregnant mother to be and cut her baby out of the womb and the baby died. A man killed two teenage girls …

One of the most pleasant surprises — an event I wasn’t aware of prior to coming to work in Madison County was the 17th annual “Cruz’n the Square” on Oct. 5.

This article was shared to our Master Gardener Facebook Page back in October by the organization, “The Half Agriculturist.” 

Earlier this month the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced the official designation of U.S. Highway 67 between Little Rock and Walnut Ridge as Interstate 57.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled a new pay plan for state employees that she will present for legislative approval during the 2025 regular session.

Ever wonder what a dying man communicates to his wife after he lapses into unconsciousness or loses the ability to audibly speak from a grievous wound or malady? 

Veterans Day is a special time to remember and honor the sacrifices of the patriotic men and women who have answered the call to serve.

Arkansas legislators have been hearing from constituents about the rising costs of homeowners insurance premiums, so during the 2025 session they will explore numerous options for holding down rate increases.

“Triumph Over the Taliban: The untold story of US Marines’ courageous fight to save Camp Bastion,” a 267-page book published in May 2024 by journalist Jeanne McKinney was written to counter the public relations war the Taliban engaged in.

This year the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center (ACNC) is celebrating 30 years of its efforts to expand access to innovative pediatric research and promote healthy development for children here in our state and beyond.

Direct care nurses who work at long-term facilities operated by the state are eligible for a bonus of $5,000.

When you read this editorial, voters will have spoken on if they favored a one-cent sales tax increase to fund the maintenance and operation of the Madison County Jail, which is set to open this summer.

Swift water rescues can be a perilous task, equally dangerous to people fleeing or caught in floods as well as first responders.

Mister Rogers once encouraged his young viewers, during difficult times, to look for the “helpers” – because seeing others step forward to offer aid as well as hope was certain to lift their own spirits.

The Arkansas tourism industry continues to flourish and is soon to surpass $10 billion in economic impact, according to the most recent report from the state Parks, Heritage and Tourism Department.

Coming out of retirement has turned into a wild ride for Huntsville native, Tommy Tice, in taking the head football coaching job at Farmington.

At our October Master Gardener meeting, Samantha Hendricks shared information on the many medicinal uses of plantain.