Opinion - Newton County Times

Does Halloween candy trivia drive you crazy?

Perhaps it’s partly because my mother owns a huge antique desk from Milky Way Farm (the former estate of Franklin C. Mars, founder of Mars Candies), but I pay keen attention to the annual … more

By DANNY TYREE | 10/23/22

Democrats shouldn’t feel good about the midterms

There is a definite “whistling past the graveyard” vibe in the air surrounding the Nov. 8 Congressional midterm election. The pursed lips belong to the Democratic Party leadership, … more

By CARL GOLDEN | 10/23/22

Don’t let the politicians make our health care worse

America used to have the best healthcare system in the world. It may still be, but it’s getting harder to deal with. Politicians promising to bring costs down typically hit on … more

By PETER ROFF | 10/23/22

My father’s ‘letter to the future’ has arrived

This week I dug up an amazing – and scary – radio commentary my father delivered on Sept. 1, 1976. It was one of about 600 weekly nationally syndicated commentaries he wrote on yellow … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 10/23/22

Energy prices are crushing businesses

This week, President Joe Biden announced he is releasing 15 million additional barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in an attempt to artificially lower gas prices in time for the … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN | 10/23/22

Reuniting loved ones

U.S. Army Private John Cooper bravely served in uniform, defending our freedom as a crew member of an M4 Sherman tank fighting German forces. While engaged with the enemy on March 7, 1945, his tanker … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 10/23/22

Arkansas’s historic economic growth

Today I would like to talk about a priority I’ve had since taking office in 2015. Job creation is critical to our economic growth and our future as a state. When I was elected, there were 1.2 … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 10/23/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Legislators have begun budget hearings in preparation for the 2023 regular session. Members of the Joint Budget Committee and the Legislative Council will review in detail all … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 10/23/22

Answering Arkansans

I hear from Arkansans every day about issues impacting their lives. During meetings around the state and in the nation’s capital, as well as through phone calls, emails and letters to my … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 10/20/22

Our wild debt party is over

Gosh, I hate debt.I’ve been in and out of debt from time to time. When I was younger I took out a car loan for a nice set of wheels that I really couldn’t afford.I borrowed money I … more

By TOM PURCELL | 10/16/22

Have you hugged an etiquette expert lately?

“Were you raised in a barn?” I never had the legendary Mrs. Montgomery as a teacher; but she was a senior class adviser and I needed her input on a school program script, so I made the … more

By DANNY TYREE | 10/16/22

Current policies are robbing workers

Last week, I hosted my annual agriculture tour of Arkansas’ Fourth District; traveling from Ozark to Hope, and many places in between. I always look forward to this week because I can spend … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Fourth district of Arkansas | 10/16/22

Biden’s proposed marijuana policy

I would like to talk about the recently proposed policies on marijuana from the Biden administration, and why the administration’s proposal is not the best approach for Arkansas and our nation. … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 10/16/22

Still think everything is awful? Here are three reasons for hope

Step away from Twitter. Stop doom-scrolling. Yes, I know, American democracy is under assault. Russian President Vladimir Putin is muttering dark warnings about nuclear weapons in the face of heroic … more

By JOHN L. MICEK | 10/16/22

Correcting a lie about George H.W. Bush

My general policy is to ignore Donald Trump’s rallies, in part because his narcissistic freak shows are merely a cry for help. But mostly because his lies mount up with such rapidity that … more

By DICK POLMAN | 10/16/22

Don’t let Biden turn America into California

I know it’s a stretch. I know it’s a false analogy. I know it probably has something to do with the way my mind and body have been messed with for the last two years by the people in … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 10/16/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – When Arkansas voters go to the polls on November 8 they will determine the fate of four proposed amendments to the state Constitution. Three of the measures were referred to the … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 10/16/22

The danger of depleting oil reserves

Last week, OPEC+ announced it will be cutting oil production by approximately 2 million barrels per day. The Biden administration responded by saying it will draw down another 10 million barrels of … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas' Fourth District | 10/9/22

Fighting to prevent, detect and better treat breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death among women in the U.S. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2022, there will be over 300,000 new cases … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 10/9/22

New center assists forest business

Today I’d like to talk about the recent opening of a new academic center to promote the forest industry in Arkansas. Agriculture is the leading industry in our state, and timber plays a … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 10/9/22