Opinion - Newton County Times

Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act

Each Memorial Day, Americans look forward to a weekend filled with friends and family, good food, and maybe a few sales from our favorite stores to kick-off the summer. The day off work should be … more

Bruce Westerman Arkansas' Fourth District | 5/27/22

Letter: Will Newton County’s Natural Beauty be Lost Forever?

Dear Editor, There have been several editorials lately in “The Newton County Times” regarding the unbelievable natural beauty in Newton County and how that beauty has brought and will be … more

5/23/22

Enjoy the prom while you can, kid

Prom season is upon us. It’s wonderful to see the excitement on the faces of young people as they pose for photos in their front yards, dressed up in their finest duds. I hate to admit it, but … more

By TOM PURCELL | 5/22/22

Is this what Memorial Day means to you?

So I can spend more time with my family, I am turning this week’s column over to a bright fourth-grade student from an unnamed American small town. Hi. My name is Liam. My history teacher, Mr. … more

By DANNY TYREE | 5/22/22

Hollywood, like society, has trouble with the truth

We’re living in gray times, bobbing in a sea of information where there is no longer much black or white. We have access to more content than ever — plus raging uncertainty about how much … more

By PETER FUNT | 5/22/22

Racism and violence in Buffalo

Imagine being so crazed with racial hatred that you’re willing to drive four hours to a different city just to murder innocent people that look a little different than you. Well, the suspected … more

By ELWOOD WATSON | 5/22/22

Bone-dry western states can’t cope with population surges

The grisly discovery of human remains at the bottom of Lake Mead is a grim reminder of the Southwest’s growing drought crisis. In early May, a family on a boating outing in Lake Mead National … more

By JOE GUZZARDI | 5/22/22

America deserves Congress’ full attention

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi recently announced the extension of remote voting through June 28th due to risks of COVID-19 as a “public health emergency.” The proxy voting system has … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN | 5/22/22

Delivering Improved benefits and services for veterans

As a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I’ve been blessed to play an active role in updating Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policies including expanding access … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 5/22/22

Your vote matters

If you’re not convinced that every vote counts, consider the race for one of the U.S. Senate seats in Pennsylvania. At last count, the difference in the totals was 31.2 percent to 31.1 percent … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 5/22/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Two strengths of Arkansas manufacturing are in the aviation and defense industries. Both sectors will become even stronger, thanks to a commitment recently announced by Lockheed … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 5/22/22

Fatherly inspiration key to learning the art of grace

After all these years, my dad inspires me still. As I write this, the almost 89-year-old fellow is fighting to get back onto his feet as stenosis, bad knees and general old age are wearing him down. … more

By TOM PURCELL | 5/15/22

Do you like what you’re hearing on TV?

“I can’t HEEAARR you!” – Sgt. Vincent Carter on “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” You may recall that – in October of 2019 – I wrote a column denouncing the … more

By DANNY TYREE | 5/15/22

Dispelling the myths about abortion

I was always a big fan of mythology. My particular favorite is Athena, also known as Minerva, goddess of wisdom. She is said to have sprung fully formed from her father Zeus’ head, which was … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 5/15/22

Abortion could swing persuadable Republican to the Democrats

Even if you’ve only been casually following the fiery debate over abortion rights in the days since a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion eviscerating Roe v. Wade became public, you are … more

By JOHN L. MICEK | 5/15/22

The great baby formula shortage of 2022

That’s the big news story of the week. In the richest country in the world, new mothers are not able to find baby formula or are having to stand in line for hours to get it. That problem is at … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 5/15/22

Biden cannot undermine our energy sector any further

President Biden said last month that he was doing “everything in [his] power” to bring down gas prices, while simultaneously blaming Vladimir Putin for the problem and taking no … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Fourth District of Arkansas | 5/15/22

Honoring and applauding law enforcement officers

On behalf of all Arkansans, I’m honored to mark National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day by paying tribute to our law enforcement officers in The Natural State and across our … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 5/15/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas is making a massive public investment to bring broadband access to every corner of the state. Last year the state hired a consultant firm, Broadband Development Group … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 5/15/22

Let’s unleash the entrepreneur

I started my first business in the 5th grade when I convinced a neighbor to allow me to cut her grass with her electric lawn mower. That project ended in immediate failure. The mower was powered by a … more

By TOM PURCELL | 5/8/22