Opinion - Newton County Times

Are you clinging to your landline phone?

If I could somehow call my father in the Great Beyond, I’d confess that I’m turning into him. I always felt sorry for Dad because inertia took control, and he continued paying a monthly … more

By DANNY TYREE | 8/6/23

To aliens, human wisdom Is unbelievable

Last week a whistleblower testified before Congress, alleging that federal officials have concealed evidence of unidentified flying objects from the public for decades. I’m not sure why … more

By TOM PURCELL | 8/6/23

Inspiring future Arkansas leaders

Opportunities for young Arkansans to learn more about government through first-hand experience and serve their communities are plentiful and worthwhile. Public service and civic engagement are … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 8/6/23

8/6/23

Help for back to school shoppers

As summer winds down and the excitement of a new school year builds, families across the state are planning for the added expense of back-to-school shopping. This year, consumers are expected to … more

By REP. STEVEN WALKER District 27 | 7/31/23

Call to action: Help veterans learn of new benefit eligibility

One year ago, Congress passed, and the president signed into law, landmark legislation to deliver care to veterans and survivors living with toxic wounds of war. The Sergeant First Class Heath … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 7/30/23

Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act

A few years ago, I met a young lady named Sara Kruzan, who shared her story as a child sex trafficking victim. At only 11 years old, Sara was groomed for a life of sex slavery by a man she trusted. … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 7/30/23

Farmers markets nourish rural communities

There’s a certain charm and nostalgia related to farmers markets in rural communities. The tradition of farmers, gardeners, artisans, and bakers bringing their wares to town to sell at the … more

By SANDRA RENNER Farm & Community director Center for Rural Affairs | 7/30/23

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Highway has held four events around the state to commemorate the 31 projects paid for with a half-cent sales tax approved by voters 10 years ago. In 2012 Arkansas … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 7/30/23

The GOP’s presidential debate will not be great again

Here we go again. The first Republican presidential primary debate is less than a month away and the GOP is hell-bent on making the same mistake it made in 2015. For its first primary debate back … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 7/30/23

Mitch McConnell’s medical moment, and George Washington’s ‘Rules of Civility’

When George Washington was a schoolboy teenager, he composed more than 100 “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior,” borrowing heavily from French Jesuits. Rules 21 and 22 go like this: … more

By DICK POLMAN | 7/30/23

A/C hasn’t only made life cooler

As a heat wave hits America from coast to coast, it’s hot outside — but cool inside, thanks to the triumph of air conditioning. For most of human history, there was little people could do … more

By TOM PURCELL | 7/30/23

Are you distressed by distressed clothing?

My family will soon take advantage of our state’s tax-free weekend for clothing and school supplies, but none of our hard-earned money will go for distressed clothing. Coincidentally, none of … more

By DANNY TYREE | 7/30/23

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Every year the sales tax holiday is the first weekend in August. This year it will be Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6. Consumers will not have to pay sales tax on any … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 7/23/23

Modernizing access to mental health care

This year the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is celebrating 75 years of advancing research and discoveries to improve treatment and give hope to individuals experiencing mental health … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 7/23/23

Fighting back against the continued attack on hunters and anglers

Some of my earliest and favorite memories are on top of a mountain hunting or on a lake fishing in Arkansas with my family and friends. I know I am not alone in that. Hunting and fishing are two of … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 7/23/23

"Speeding Slows You Down" campaign

From 2012 to 2021, speeding-related fatalities increased by 19% nationwide. Speeding fatalities have continued to increase over the past few years. From 2020-2021 alone, law-enforcement agencies … more

From REP STEVEN WALKER District 27 | 7/23/23

Rural-urban divide is oversimplified

For the past decade, the media has been obsessed with the idea of a growing divide between rural and urban areas, often portraying it as a deep chasm separating the nation's citizens. A recent … more

By BRIAN DEPEW, executive director, Center for Rural Affairs | 7/23/23

Exposing the evils of human trafficking

“Sound of Freedom” is still going strong despite the efforts of the left to kill it. In just three weeks the action-thriller, about a real-life American hero who went to Colombia to … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 7/23/23

The lost freedom of childhood

I dream of recreating some of the epic bike hikes I enjoyed as a kid back in the 1970s. My used Murray five-speed Spyder bike with the high handlebars only cost 25 bucks, but it was one of the … more

By TOM PURCELL | 7/23/23