Opinion - Newton County Times

Are you spending enough for Halloween?

According to the National Retail Federation (motto: “Proudly middlemansplaining since 1911”), Americans set a Halloween spending record of $12.2 billion in 2023. (And that didn’t … more

By DANNY TYREE | 10/20/24

The dread of daylight saving time

Springing forward or falling back, daylight saving time was something my father always dreaded. Having to reset all the clocks in his house behind or ahead by an hour twice a year meant he had a lot … more

By TOM PURCELL | 10/20/24

Explore Autumn in Arkansas

Temperatures drop and the days get shorter, but Autumn in Arkansas brings a burst of red, orange, and gold as the landscape comes to life through the transformation of fall foliage. People across the … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 10/20/24

Cybersecurity must be a constant priority

The digital age has benefits and disadvantages that we are perpetually balancing, but one clear downside is the opportunity for bad actors to access, steal and even hold hostage individual and … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 10/20/24

Hitting the roof

There comes a time when a suburbanite looks at a perfectly functional roof and decides it needs to be replaced. Not just reshingled. Replaced. And the room under it, too. Earlier this year, my family … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 10/13/24

Do you sound unprofessional at work?

My handy-dandy “column topic radar” lit up when I encountered an internet article called “12 Phrases You’re Using That Make You Sound Unprofessional.” (This is not to be … more

By DANNY TYREE | 10/13/24

Re-embracing the American spir

When I was a 14-year-old kid in 1977, I rode my bike, played ball with my friends and had virtually no responsibility. During that same time, halfway around the world, another 14-year-old boy named … more

By TOM PURCELL | 10/13/24

One year of Hamas terror on Israel

On Monday, we solemnly reflected on the unprovoked attack against Israel that took place one year ago. It remains difficult to put into words the evil that continues to plague the Holy Land. These … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 10/13/24

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Legislative budget hearings have begun at the state Capitol, in preparation for the 2025 regular session that begins in January. Members of the Legislative Council and the Joint … more

From SEN. BRYAN B. KING | 10/13/24

Kamala has nothing in mind

Jeeze. In just one day everyone in the country saw why the people in charge of the Democrat Party want to keep Kamala Harris off TV. And in just one day everyone in the country saw why Donald Trump … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 10/13/24

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month

October is officially marked as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. This creates an opportunity to shed light on the most common learning disability in the United States, one that affects millions of … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 10/9/24

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – A subcommittee of legislators is close to finishing its year-long study of Arkansas gun laws. The study includes a package of bills to clarify the rights and restrictions of … more

From SEN. BRYAN B. KING | 10/6/24

Vance sends Walz back to the minors

Tim Walz did a lot better than I thought he would in his debate with J.D. Vance on Tuesday night. Walz didn’t knock himself out of the race like Joe Biden. And he flashed some of the human … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 10/6/24

The moment Tim Walz exposed JD Vance’s totalitarianism

We all know vice presidential debates rarely move the public opinion needle. In 2020 Donald Trump was thrown out of office by a record 81 million voters because he was Donald Trump, not because a fly … more

By DICK POLMAN | 10/6/24

Canoeing doesn’t float my boat

When the weather turns damp and horrible and all I want to do is curl up by the radiator, my coworkers always get the bright and chirpy idea of going canoeing together. Lake temperatures tend to be … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 10/6/24

Ready for some National Newspaper Week revelations?

“Telling Our Stories.” That’s the 2024 theme of National Newspaper Week (October 6-12). Newspaper employees are being encouraged to share with the readers exactly why they chose the … more

By DANNY TYREE | 10/6/24

My father, the crook and the British sports car

I’ll never forget the look on my father’s face when he learned about the crook who stole my British sports car. It was the spring of 1988 and I was a senseless 26 year old. I’d just … more

By TOM PURCELL | 10/6/24

Budget hearings to begin Oct. 8

The state budget profoundly influences our daily lives, affecting everything from education to healthcare. As the legislative session approaches, the General Assembly takes the time to assess the … more

From REP. STEVEN WALKER | 10/6/24

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK — When the legislature convenes in regular session in January, lawmakers will consider changing how district courts are funded. The outcome will be important throughout the judicial … more

From SEN. BRYAN B. KING | 9/29/24

Johnny Cash immortalized in the U.S. Capitol

The halls of the U.S. Capitol are no stranger to legends of American history. Statues of influential figures line various halls and the Capitol Visitor Center to honor those who have embodied the … more

CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 9/29/24