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Moments in time

Moments in time

* On Aug. 5, 1981, President Ronald Reagan began firing 11,359 air-traffic controllers who’d gone on strike two days before, after negotiations with the federal government to raise their salaries and shorten their workweek failed. His action, which many regarded as extreme, significantly slowed air travel for months. 08/01/2024 04:00 AM 1

State Capitol Week in Review

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas sales tax holiday this year will be on the first weekend in August, Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4. 08/01/2024 04:00 AM

Are You Weird?

Once it was deplorable, now it’s weird. That is the current labeling for political conservatives. I’m not sure what is meant or the motive behind the label but I just want to put out there for an alternative, some other options for weirdness. 08/01/2024 04:00 AM

HISTORY MINUTE

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Moments in time

Moments in time

* On July 22, 1893, Katharine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics to “America the Beautiful” after admiring the view from the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado. The song’s music was composed by Samuel A. Ward, a church organist and choirmaster in Newark, N.J. The two never met in person. 07/25/2024 04:00 AM

Speaking the Truth with Lies

Speaking the Truth with Lies

Words have meaning. However, what we say may not be what we mean. 07/18/2024 04:00 AM

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America is Resilient

America is Resilient

This week, we came together to celebrate the land we call home. Unfortunately, a dark cloud of failed economic policies gloomed overhead for many friends and families as they gathered to enjoy the holiday. According to the American Farm Bureau, this Fourth of July was the most expensive in history. 07/10/2024 11:00 PM

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Guest Editorial

Guest Editorial

As the Postmaster of Hampton, I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful community. With Independence Day approaching, a time when we celebrate our nation’s independence and the freedoms we cherish, it is also a fitting moment to reflect on the values that bind us together. 07/04/2024 04:00 AM

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