Newton County Times

Striking up some ratings for the Olympics

Please allow me to explain.The COVID-delayed 2020 Olympics are on track to be the lowest watched games of the 21st century, according to marketing research firm Zeta Global.The company has found that … more

By TOM PURCELL | 8/1/21

Billionaires left Earth, but couldn’t escape its problems

Billionaire space cowboys Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson have rightfully been taking some flack for sub-orbital jaunts earlier this month that garnered plenty of headlines but little in the way of … more

By JOHN L. MICEK | 8/1/21

Words the MAGA cult don’t want you to hear

I’m literally old enough to remember when Republicans proudly branded themselves as the cop-loving guardians of “law and order.”Richard Nixon won the presidency with that shtick in … more

By DICK POLMAN | 8/1/21

Trump’s endorsements can hurt the GOP

Will Donald Trump’s endorsements in the 2022 Republican primaries be a double-edged sword for the party?Based on the surprising results of this week’s special House runoff election in … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 8/1/21

It is unfair to our country to be so reckless

As you may be aware, the CDC reversed its guidance on mask usage for vaccinated individuals, and many cities across the country are reinstating mask requirements for indoor areas.I understand the … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN | 8/1/21

End the border crisis

President Joe Biden’s open border policies have created a public health, humanitarian and national security crisis. Since day one, the president has signaled he will not uphold enforcement of … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 8/1/21

Shooting for a medal

Many athletes who are competing in the Olympics in Tokyo this year have a connection to Arkansas, but today I’d like to talk about Kayle Browning, the only home-grown Arkansan representing the … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 8/1/21

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK — In the regular session of 2021 the legislature approved at least 25 new election laws that will go into effect on July 28.Some of the new laws will affect poll workers, county … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 8/1/21

Car buying experience hurt by the dying art of haggling

Car buyers are getting crushed by the rapid increase in the cost of new and used cars, but my dad’s old-school negotiating techniques might offer some relief. Thanks to the rippling effects … more

By TOM PURCELL | 7/25/21

All the presidents’ teeth

Now that Joe Biden doesn’t have to wear a mask in public, I’m back to staring at his teeth. Fact is, the last three presidents have elevated dental awareness to unprecedented levels. … more

By PETER FUNT | 7/25/21

The media is missing the story on violent crime

“It’s interesting when people die,” wrote Don Henley in the anti-media-sensationalism song “Dirty Laundry” back in 1982. Not much has changed since. There are more media … more

By RICH MANIERI | 7/25/21

Politics is spoiling the Olympics

I don’t know how long I’ll be able to take the Tokyo Olympics.The Games are barely underway, but I’m already turned off by the annoying political grandstanding.On Wednesday, our … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 7/25/21

Biden’s proposed tax and spending spree burdens hardworking Arkansans

President Joe Biden’s reckless spending policies are making life more expensive for Arkansans. The money we’ve budgeted for the grocery store isn’t stretching as far, consumers in … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 7/25/21

Summer Reading List: History, biography, and a novel

Since the days I was taking out Hardy Boys mysteries from the Gravette School Library, I have always been in the middle of reading a book or two. The First Lady and I read to our children and our … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 7/25/21

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – This year computer and electronic equipment will be included in the Arkansas sales tax holiday.Every year the sales tax holiday is the first weekend in August. This year it will … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 7/25/21

RVing trend good for civility

It’s an old dream of mine and I just may do it: Buy a travel trailer and live on the American road for weeks at a time.Recreational vehicle living is a growing trend, particularly for younger … more

By TOM PURCELL | 7/18/21

Have you been avoiding the dentist?

Life is returning to normal. But where dental health is concerned, normal may not be good enough.According to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even BEFORE the … more

By DANNY TYREE | 7/18/21

Why my son is unvaccinated

Since I’m spending this week vacationing with my family in Newport Beach, I thought I’d talk to my son Cameron and let him do a little ranting.Cameron is 43. He lives in Los Angeles with … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 7/18/21

Fauci can defeat the virus, but not conspiracy theories

About 34 million people have fallen ill with COVID-19 in the U.S. and nearly 610,000 have died. Protection is readily at hand, but is going to waste in storage and in some cases while millions refuse … more

By CARL GOLDEN | 7/18/21

Why critical race theory is so dangerous

When Thurgood Marshall was strategizing his legal attack on segregation in the public school system of Topeka, Kansas, he asked psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark to repeat an experiment they had … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 7/18/21