Columns

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ushered in two significant wins for American taxpayers and students. 07/13/2023 04:00 AM

The King & Biden

Watching the news can be frustrating sometimes. All the senseless violence and stupidity of criminals. Then there are idiots, yes it’s true, in the government running things they are clueless about. But, sometimes there are some funny things that, though frustratingly sad, are just ironically funny. 07/13/2023 04:00 AM

Guest Editorial

Was talking with someone about Mr. J.T. McRae this evening and these thoughts surfaced: 1962 -at the age of 13, one Friday, he visited in our home and HE TOLD ME to memorize the poem ’Creation’ by James Weldon Johnson for Sunday evening BTU. 07/05/2023 11:00 PM

One Year of Protecting the Sanctity of Life

U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman 07/05/2023 11:00 PM

HISTORY MINUTE

M INUTE 06/29/2023 04:00 AM

One Year of Protecting the Sanctity of Life

This week marked one year since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ruling rectified its mistaken 1973 decision by reversing Roe v. Wade and sent the issue of abortion back to state legislators, where it belongs. 06/29/2023 04:00 AM

TALES FROM THE SHIRE

HIRE 06/21/2023 11:00 PM

Good News & Bad News

The good news is there is an election for the President of the United States next year. The bad news is that the election rhetoric has begun. Let me rephrase that. The campaign continues... While it is true elections only come around every two and four years, the campaigns never end. Just as the Christmas items at Walmart are displayed well before the time, so do the ads for candidates. Expect to see signs in yards anytime now. I will continue to inform, as always, the process of our election for President. The Constitution has set the process which is afforded to the states for details and implementation. There are actually two elections, the primary and then the national election on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November. The primary election determines the parties’ (democratic, republican) candidate. In November, the parties run their candidates against each other. Now remember, not all primaries are on the same day, some are real early and others late. Each state sets the date. Arkansas’ primary election day is March 5. There is a Republican ballot and Democrat ballot. In Arkansas, you may choose either one, but not both, regardless of your orientation or bias and you can vote for the other party on the November ballot. You do not have to be registered a democrat or republican, but you do have to be registered to vote in the county you live in. It’s not complicated and it’s reasonably fair. It is the Electoral College that seems to confuse people. Some don’t like it at all and those are often people who do not understand (or do not want) our constitutional system of governing. That conversation is for another day. The debates begin as mudslinging trends. Listen to the candidates and choose for yourself. Make an informed decision. Do your own homework, don’t rely on the media or ads that spin either way. Who would you like to see leading the most powerful country in the world? Good or Bad. 06/21/2023 11:00 PM

State Capitol Week in Review

State Capitol Week in Review, June 16, 2023 06/21/2023 11:00 PM

Reining in Government Overreach

U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman 06/21/2023 11:00 PM

State Capitol Week in Review

State Capitol Week in Review, June 9, 2023 06/14/2023 11:00 PM

Veterans Deserve More Respect

When veterans who risked their lives in service to our country visit a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility to receive the care, benefits, and services they earned, they should not have to face political ideations and influence before they even walk through the front door. The VA, which is supposed to be apolitical, is meant to provide healthcare, education, benefits, and other vital services to our nation’s veterans, not push any outside political agendas. 06/14/2023 11:00 PM