Opinion - Newton County Times

A bad week for the Biden Clan

t was a good week for the Reagan family. Not so much for the Biden clan. On Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where my father is buried, there was a fine ceremony to mark the 20th … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 6/16/24

Tracking a cereal criminal

Yesterday I called the police, but not for the reason you think. As has often been said of me — no doubt by my enemies —I tend to throw myself into things I’m not qualified for. I … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 6/16/24

Are you hopelessly confused about telephone etiquette?

“Don’t you dare call me without texting first!” blared a recent headline in the Wall Street Journal. Yes, forget about Taiwan and other potential hot spots; battle lines are being … more

By DANNY TYREE | 6/16/24

Beware increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity scams

Here’s a story that is growing bigger by the day: Cyber scams are on the rise. My elderly family member fell for a common scam a few weeks ago: His screen appeared be locked by … more

By TOM PURCELL | 6/16/24

Always here to help

As Representative for 33 Arkansas counties, I am committed to ensuring my team is readily available to provide Arkansans with quality constituent services whenever necessary. Whether you live in the … more

Cong. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 6/16/24

Extraordinary session

The Arkansas General Assembly is convening for a special session on Monday, June 17. Governor Sanders issued the call last week, highlighting several key agenda items. Among the priorities are … more

REP. STEVEN WALKER | 6/16/24

Commemorating D-Day 80 years later

World War II was a generation-defining event. Perhaps no aspect was more significant than the invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, on June 6, 1944. Eighty years since the massive undertaking … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 6/9/24

Are Americans so depraved they’ll put a convicted felon in power?

Before we ponder the big unanswerable question – is this country so sick that it’ll put a convicted felon in the White House? – we should expel a brief sigh of satisfaction. What we … more

By DICK POLMAN | 6/9/24

Rock on, and pass the Tylenol

Now that two of my daughters are away at college and the one still at home basically views me as an ATM in an unfashionable neighborhood, I’ve tried to find myself a hobby. Since I’m not … more

By JASE GRAVES | 6/9/24

Should a sense of humor be mandatory for fathers?

Some fathers are entirely too serious. They’re paranoid about their children finding out that they had their own youthful indiscretions and regrettable choices. (“I don’t make … more

By DANNY TYREE | 6/9/24

Needed: The common sense humor of Will Rogers

Our politics sure is divided these days. Tempers are flaring and minds are rigid and closed. Here’s the solution: the wit and wisdom of legendary humorist Will Rogers. “The short memory … more

By TOM PURCELL | 6/9/24

Saving yields: Replant coverage offers a second chance for crops

As planting season winds down, farmers impacted by adverse weather events this spring may find themselves concerned about future crop yields. According to the National Weather Service, May 2024 had … more

By KELSEY WILLARDSON, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs | 6/9/24

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas teacher salaries went up 3.2 percent last year, to an average of $54,309. That ranked Arkansas 45th in the country. However, when the cost of living is factored in, … more

From the Arkansas Senate | 6/9/24

Letters: How can Arkansas's economy be growing?

Dear Editor, I read a few of your reports for political people which took up quite a bit of space in the weekly NCT and I did not see any counter information or references for many of the statements … more

6/2/24

Explore offerings at Arkansas's farmers markets

Arkansas Farmers Market Week is just around the corner, running from June 9-15. With over 100 markets across the state, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant offerings of Arkansas … more

By REP. STEVEN WALKER District 27 | 6/2/24

Fulfilling a basic duty to Arkansans

I am honored to serve Arkansas in the United States Senate. A critical part of that responsibility is casting votes on the Senate floor, but another key component that often falls below the radar is … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 6/2/24

Supporting rural EMS

More than most, Arkansans understand the importance of dependable rural emergency medical services (EMS) providers. In rural areas where local hospitals are not always easily accessible to those … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 6/2/24

Solar development has minimal impact on ag land use

LYONS, NEBRASKA – As renewable energy development grows in rural areas, so do concerns about protecting agricultural land, especially from utility-scale solar projects. The U.S. Department of … more

From the Center for Rural Affairs | 6/2/24

Saluting America’s champions

We can argue forever about left-right politics and why the country is going to ruin. But it is Memorial Day weekend. Let’s forget the endless political warfare being waged in Washington, D.C. … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 6/2/24

Take what Harrison Butker said in context

When Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker delivered his commencement address at Benedictine College earlier this month, the outrage was primarily focused on his comments about a woman’s … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 6/2/24