Newton County Times

Dems play the Trump card in California recall election

“A blow out.”That’s what I said Monday on Newsmax when I was asked what I thought would happen in Tuesday’s gubernatorial recall election in California.It didn’t … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 9/19/21

Priorities wrong in spending package

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure marked up its portion of the Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending package. The major takeaway- House Democrats have their priorities all wrong. We have … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas' Fourth District | 9/19/21

Every day counts for children waiting to be adopted

Today I’d like to talk about Every Day Counts, the three-month initiative of the Division of Children and Family Services and Project Zero to focus on finding adoptive families for children in … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 9/19/21

Strengthening veteran suicide prevention efforts

Arkansans have unsurprisingly experienced a range of emotions as a result of the coronavirus. It has changed the way we live, led to the deaths of loved ones and created economic uncertainty in our … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 9/19/21

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Enrollment has dropped at many state-supported colleges and universities because of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.However, the University of Arkansas at … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 9/19/21

A revival of horse sense?

Here’s another interesting COVID-enabled trend to ponder: More Americans are leaving big cities and the suburbs to live in rural communities, according to NextAvenue.com.I hope the trend grows … more

By TOM PURCELL | 9/12/21

The ‘rural purge’ of 1971

In mid-1971, I experienced a most distressing visit to the dentist.A TV fan magazine in the waiting room divulged life-changing news. Irene Ryan (who portrayed Granny on “The Beverly … more

By DANNY TYREE | 9/12/21

Pay or punish the un-vaxed?

When society seeks to influence behavior, is it better to pay people to act a certain way, or to penalize them if they don’t? The pandemic and the urgent need for COVID-19 vaccinations brings … more

By PETER FUNT | 9/12/21

Moving heaven, earth, and a daughter to college

Many parents my age are currently experiencing empty nest syndrome/euphoria as they send their children off to college in hopes that, someday, their “babies” will graduate and come back … more

By JASE GRAVES | 9/12/21

Coffee with your congressman

I had the pleasure of hosting several “Coffee with Your Congressman” events in Arkansas this week. It was wonderful to hear feedback on issues happening in D.C. and answer questions from … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas’ Fourth District | 9/12/21

Fighting for American energy independence

Arkansas families, businesses and communities understand the importance of an affordable, reliable and clean energy supply. We rely on low-cost energy in order to drive our vehicles to all the places … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 9/12/21

A Thousand Deep: Reflections of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, I had just taken charge as administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. For today’s weekly address, we are offering a shortened version of A Thousand Deep: … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 9/12/21

Biden’s ambitious solar plan signals opportunity for rural communities

In recent years, the cost of solar energy has plummeted and demand has escalated due to consumer support for clean energy and the value it adds to a property owner’s land and rural communities. … more

By Lindsay Mouw, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs | 9/12/21

Reporters deserve praise for tough coverage of Biden

t one point in his running, four-year war with the news media, former President Donald Trump referred to it as “the enemy of the people,” a remark which rightfully drew a cascade of … more

By CARL GOLDEN | 9/5/21

What do you remember about 9/11 – and before?

Early on the morning of September 11, 2001, I was a newly minted warehouse supervisor for a farmers cooperative.I can remember almost exactly where a customer’s truck was parked when I … more

By DANNY TYREE | 9/5/21

And they came for the leprechaun, too

I’m right infrequently enough that I like to point it out when it happens. This time, I wasn’t only right. I was downright prophetic.A few weeks ago, in a column about “cancel … more

By RICH MANIERI | 9/5/21

The troubles with Biiden’s brain

Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York got a special Emmy last year for his nauseating daily pandemic press conferences.So why shouldn’t President Biden win something this year from his Hollywood … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 9/5/21

Touring agriculture meeting fantastic people

I joined Sen. John Boozman on his annual agriculture tour this week. We made stops in Booneville, Charleston, Lonsdale, Malvern and Arkadelphia to visit with farmers, ranchers, and agriculture … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Fourth District of Arkansas | 9/5/21

20 Years Later, Remembering the Tragedy and Triumph of 9/11

When radical Islamic terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners on September 11, 2001 and employed them as weapons against innocent Americans, we were instantly shocked and outraged. Those … more

By US SEN JOHN BOOZMAN | 9/5/21

Fair Season is Back

The county fair is one of the traditions that we missed last year because of the pandemic, and today I’m very excited to talk about the reopening of the fairs this fall.The first known … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 9/5/21