Opinion - Newton County Times

Tightening my belt till it hurts

In the current economy, when a visit to the grocery store requires a long-term financing plan, it has become clear that our family must find ways to spend less. This is especially challenging for us … more

By JASE GRAVES | 9/29/24

Every dog has his day

There are many ways to stay calm. Try meditation. Or deep breathing. Or horse tranquilizer. I need all three to get through a vet appointment. And I don’t mean to calm down my dog. I need the … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 9/29/24

What’s the lowdown on your town’s downtown?

My parents used to talk about the county’s farmers streaming into town on Saturday and shopping until midnight. From my own childhood, I still remember Petula Clark’s then-new song … more

By DANNY TYREE | 9/29/24

Farm to School Month

As we enter the month of October, Arkansas gears up to celebrate Arkansas Farm to School Month – a time dedicated to connecting schools, early childhood education sites, and various … more

From REP. STEVEN WALKER 28th District | 9/29/24

Bringing the Man in Black to Washington

Arkansas has made a monumental impact on the nation’s capital this year outside of the usual policy debates among the legislative and executive branches or landmark Supreme Court cases. … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 9/29/24

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Most of the universities in Arkansas reported increases in enrollment for the fall semester. The state’s funding formula for higher education no longer emphasizes … more

From SEN. BRYAN B. KING | 9/22/24

In politics, the pursuit of purism is for losers

It’s usually good to be a purist, but not in politics. Purism in politics is not feasible. The Republicans in the House proved that for the millionth time this week when they tried to pass the … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 9/22/24

The show on the road

My neighborhood is being torn down, and my mood is going up. Or maybe it’s the other way around. My city ran a surplus this year, so the municipal council took a good look at their spending … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 9/22/24

Do I know where you live?

I confess to employing the occasional half-truth. In order to keep conversations moving (and save face), I sometimes mumble, “Sort of” when someone queries, “You know where … more

By DANNY TYREE | 9/22/24

Offering some tax advice

As a self-employed writer, I’ve become knowledgeable about how high my income taxes really are. Every now and then I like to reply to readers with tax advice. Q: Dear Tom, they say the only … more

By TOM PURCELL | 9/22/24

Congress must help farmers

Arkansas agriculture producers recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to urge Congress to pass a strong farmer-focused farm bill before the end of this year. I was grateful to meet with the men and … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 9/22/24

Overturning the Biden-Harris de facto EV mandate

Exactly six months ago, the Biden-Harris Administration’s EPA announced its overreaching and unrealistic vehicle tailpipe emissions rule, which is essentially a de facto ban on the sale of … more

CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 9/22/24

Voter registration deadline approaching

The deadline to register to vote for the November General Election is fast approaching. If you are not already registered, you have until Monday, October 7 to turn in your registration form. The … more

From REP. STEVEN WALKER 28th District | 9/22/24

Trump was sabotaged by ABC – and by being Trump

Trump or Harris? The pundits and so-called political experts in the liberal and conservative media are still arguing over who won Tuesday’s presidential debate. They’ll never agree. And … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 9/15/24

Gone crackers

Before he was Alexander Graham Bell, Alexander Graham Bell was just Alexander Graham Bell. We know the story. He had spent years tinkering on one item after another, but nothing succeeded. And people … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 9/15/24

Have you joined the 'underconsumption’ bandwagon?

I didn’t realize a recent CNN story would attempt making me feel guilty about my annual father-son bonding ritual. Each summer Gideon and I cut a series of radio commercials for my day-job … more

By DANNY TYREE | 9/15/24

Think twice before relocating to a rural home

As more Americans can do their jobs from any remote location, a trend has been to relocate from urban and suburban areas to lower-cost, rural areas, according to a report by the Center for Rural … more

By TOM PURCELL | 9/15/24

Celebrating Arkansas rice farmers

As we welcome September, it’s a time to recognize the vital role that rice plays in Arkansas and to celebrate National Rice Month. Our state stands proud as the number one producer of rice in … more

From REP. STEVEN WALKER 28th District | 9/15/24

Combatting the threat of Communist China

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) presents one of the greatest threats to American values and national security in our lifetime. Our education, supply chains, health care systems, and more are under … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 9/15/24

Collaborating to improve health outcomes for expecting moms and newborns

The March of Dimes released a report in early September detailing maternity care access nationwide and found 35 percent of counties are maternity care deserts. This means there is limited or no … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 9/15/24