Newton County Times

Playing politics with Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian hadn’t slammed into the Florida coast yet and already the idiots were playing politics.The climate scientists on “The View” were somehow trying to blame … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 10/2/22

It’s Time to TAP into American Energy

Americans are struggling to pay the price for President Joe Biden’s energy policies. This winter, families are expected to pay the highest prices in over a decade to heat their homes. Natural … more

BY CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Fourth District of Arkansas | 10/2/22

Help protect seniors from scams

In recent weeks there have been more news stories in Arkansas about novel methods scammers are using to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals and steal their money. It’s important to be … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 10/2/22

Expanding electric vehicle infrastructure in Arkansas

Today I would like to talk about how we are expanding opportunities for electric vehicle industries in our state.First, to make driving electric vehicles in Arkansas a possibility for many, the … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 10/2/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – In the fiscal session earlier this year the legislature appropriated a million dollars for pregnancy resource centers.The state has awarded grants totalling about $455,000 to 14 … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 10/2/22

An extension of tax grief

I used to love the first weekend of autumn. Now I loathe it.Maybe I better explain.I used to wait until the nicest week in spring to organize my taxes, but now I wait until the nicest week in … more

By TOM PURCELL | 9/25/22

Trump and the very best mind like you wouldn’t believe

We’ve long been exposed to Don the Con’s superpowers, his ability to scam millions of presumably sane Americans and make them think his bullcrap doesn’t stink. But this week in an … more

By DICK POLMAN | 9/25/22

DeSantis’ compassionless conservatism underscores urgency of real immigration reform

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to airlift 48 migrants from San Antonio, Texas to the island resort of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. last week was depthless in its cruelty and cynicism, … more

By JOHN L. MICEK | 9/25/22

The Air Force goes for woke

Well, there goes the United States Air Force.The wokesters who have been wrecking our colleges for years with their insane diversity and inclusion codes have infiltrated the Air Force Academy.Cadets … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 9/25/22

Our commitment to America

Since President Joe Biden’s first day in office, America has watched as he and Congressional Democrats hastened our economic instability and allowed shelves to go bare, communities to be … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Fourth District of Arkansas | 9/25/22

Understanding the deadly consequences of our overrun southern border

The disaster on our southern border has been raging since the beginning of the Biden administration. Migrants have been rushing to cross into the United States ever since it became clear President … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 9/25/22

Celebrating the Heritage of Hispanic Americans

Today I would like to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month and what this occasion represents. Hispanic influence can be seen in all aspects of American life and culture.In the 1980’s Arkansas saw … more

By GOV ASA HUTCHINSON | 9/25/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Over the next three years about 3,200 Arkansans with disabilities will be able to get Medicaid services at home or in their community, rather than in an institution.The … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 9/25/22

Thank you for being mannerly

“No problem.”That is how I used to reply to people who thanked me for holding the door open for them or for offering some other small gesture.I don’t know where I got into the habit … more

By TOM PURCELL | 9/18/22

Dorm life: Good, bad or ugly?

So, having earned an associate’s degree from our local community college, my son Gideon is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechatronic engineering from my old alma mater.This only … more

By DANNY TYREE | 9/18/22

Sad to see the vitriol spewed at Queen Elizabeth II

I expected the Irish schadendfruede.Although I generally identify as Italian (primarily because of the food, family and temper) my father had red hair, freckles and some relatives in County … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 9/18/22

Getting older means saying goodbye to friends

There are stubborn and unwelcome facts about getting older. The gray hairs that weren’t there the day before. The injuries from running or other sports that come easier and are harder to shake … more

By JOHN L. MICEK | 9/18/22

The Queen and I

Some people over here in the former Colonies are complaining about all the heavy media coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.Not me.I like watching history in real time, even if it’s … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 9/18/22

Life lessons from the Friday night lights

Every year, near the end of Summer, the smell of popcorn, face paint, and freshly mowed grass fills the air in cities and towns around the state. Friday night lights and the chill of the early fall … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 9/18/22

Crisis, crisis, crisis, crisis

After a month of August Recess, Democrats still refuse to bring bills to the floor that address the real issues that impact Arkansans. Folks are rightly concerned about our border crisis, our energy … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN | 9/18/22