The state Department of Human Services has contracted with experts at the University of Arkansas to update the current health care system, in order to fill the gaps in coverage for people who face the gravest health risks.

It’s not often that among one’s fondest memories associated with an individual arise from being kicked in the face by that person. But for me that was the case with my mom’s cousin, Wayne Langley, who recently passed at age 89.

After four years of unpopular and unrealistic policies, Americans were ready for change and a return to common sense.

The Arkansas legislature and the governor agreed earlier this year that food stamps should not be used to buy candy, soft drinks and junk food.

Occasionally law enforcement may administer grace — in the process of identifying and locating suspects — not everyone called into account for crimes need go to jail.

May is Military Appreciation Month and represents a timely reminder to honor the courage and sacrifices of the men and women who serve our nation. Every day we can be thankful for their willingness to defend our freedom and way of life.

Officials who recruit industry to Arkansas are saying that the 2025 legislative may turn out to be the most significant of the past 25 years.

The establishment of the “Right to Petition Government for a Redress of Grievances” may be one of the under-valued freedoms  in the U.S. Constitution.

If you have not already, it is time to transplant tomatoes into the garden.

Senate Republicans are hard at work to accomplish the goals we laid out over the last two years to help our nation get back on track. My colleagues and I are confirming nominees to ensure President Trump has the team he needs to be successful, working to pass legislation to keep our communities safe, restoring law and order at our border, and more.

The legislature officially adjourned the 2025 regular session on May 5, and is not scheduled to convene again until the 2026 fiscal session.

The weather proved a more formidable nemesis than any science fiction villain for area schools making a 230-mile “State Trek” to Gurdon on May 6.

During the infancy of the United States, the young nation dealt with the Barbary Pirates plundering international commerce and enslaving Americans captured on the high seas, then demanding ransom.

As Arkansans, we are blessed our state is home to many talented, intelligent and capable young people who shine in a variety of ways. Many of our students thrive across academic, athletic, artistic and community-focused extracurricular endeavors, all while balancing a challenging workload and other important responsibilities like family obligations and part-time jobs.

This year’s Master Gardener Plant Sales will be May 2-3 at the Watson Primary School Garden.

Since our country’s earliest days, our laws and traditions have afforded citizens the right to protect themselves and their property. In fact, our founding documents specifically ensure Americans’ right to keep and bear arms — most explicitly in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

The legislature agreed on three proposed amendments to the state Constitution.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered remarks at the Buc-ee’s groundbreaking ceremony at Benton on April 16, but the mammoth-sized travel center received mixed reviews locally. …

The legislature completed the 2025 regular session after approving a balanced budget, increasing public school funding, making higher education more accessible and improving maternal health care.

Fiber arts are alive and well locally judging by the participation and turnout for the Madison County Library’s first Quilt Fair on April 16.