Newton County Times

Remembering the Sultana disaster and engaging with Arkansas history

There’s an event in our nation’s past that, though catastrophic and heartbreaking, hasn’t ever received the attention it truly deserves. For Arkansans, it should be something we learn about thoroughly and feel connected to perhaps more than most of the other dates and milestones we read in textbooks and hear about from educators. more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 11/16/22

Laughs to ease your election pain

This week half the country will be upset by the midterm election results and half will be elated.Regardless, politics is causing every one of us more stress than it ought to, but, believe it or not, … more

By TOM PURCELL | 11/13/22

Ready to watch your own funeral?

My cousin’s husband owns a funeral home, so I’m anxious to hear his take on a front-page article from the November 4 “Wall Street Journal.”According to the article, morticians … more

By DANNY TYREE | 11/13/22

America’s post-midterm forecast: Sunnier than we dared to dream

Those of us who love America for its traditional democratic values are exhaling sighs of relief, because – lo and behold – it turns out that the midterm elections’ purported … more

By DICK POLMAN | 11/13/22

Democrats trying to pull off a disgraceful ‘October surprise’

I always thought that the term “October Surprise” was misleading.It commonly refers to an incident that happens right before an election, something so intriguing or scandalous that it … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 11/13/22

The GOP’s future is with a governor, not Trump

DeSantis, Kemp and Abbott.Those governors were not just the Republican Party’s brightest stars in this week’s disappointing midterms elections. With their smashing victories Tuesday … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 11/13/22

Some veterans not being repaid properly for their service

Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who dedicated their lives and risked their safety to protect our nation and our way of life. It is one of my greatest honors as … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 11/13/22

Thank you, veterans

Today, I would like to talk about celebrating our veterans and recognizing the sacrifices they have made for our freedoms.Veterans have a special place for me. My father was a veteran of World War … more

By GOV ASA HUTCHINSON | 11/13/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Funds are now available from the settlement of a massive lawsuit against opioid distributors, and will be awarded to projects that have demonstrated effectiveness in combating the … more

From SENATOR BREANNE DAVIS | 11/13/22

Pre-election stress disorder

I’m already anxious about the outcome.I speak of next week’s elections, and a modern malady the Mayo Clinic refers to as “Election Stress Disorder.”“We notice it in our … more

By TOM PURCELL | 11/6/22

Afraid of missing out on Veterans Day?

Murphy’s Law being what it is, whether you’re talking about a surprise party, a romantic getaway or visiting an acquaintance in the hospital, good intentions don’t always pan … more

By DANNY TYREE | 11/6/22

Another perspective on the Supreme Court’s abortion decision

At the time it was handed down, the nation’s editorial pages generally condemned the United States Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Taking the responsibility for setting abortion policy … more

By PETER ROFF | 11/6/22

A roadmap to Republican grievance in 2022

A new poll provides an eye-opening glimpse into the values and motivations of the modern Republican Party, and the cultural and political forces that will drive the party faithful to the polls on … more

By JOHN L. MICEK | 11/6/22

The president’s latest hate speech

It was extra painful to watch the president give that terrible speech to the country on Wednesday night.It wasn’t that he had to struggle to read the teleprompter and form the words. … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 11/6/22

Critical diesel shortage

This week, reports from the Energy Information Administration have caused fuel companies to sound the alarm, warning of a dire shortage of diesel in the Southeast. As of October 28, United States has … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 11/6/22

Rising to the challenge to combat worldwide hunger

Agriculture is the cornerstone of Arkansas’s economy. It’s a way of life for families in rural communities across our state. For generations, men and women have proudly devoted their … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 11/6/22

Expanding health services with Life360 HOMEs

Today I would like to talk about how Arkansas is expanding health services for several populations with greater health needs through the state’s ARHOME program.In 2013, the Arkansas General … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 11/6/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas received good news from federal regulators that allows the state Medicaid program to better help women during at-risk pregnancies and other at-risk populations.Last year … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 11/6/22

The essence of our democracy

Today, I would like to talk about the essence of our democracy which is our right as citizens to vote.Voting is a responsibility that we all share whether we are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, or … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 10/30/22

Back the Blue

Law enforcement professionals at all levels, from local police forces to sheriff’s departments, state police and federal law enforcement agencies, leave home each day not knowing what … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 10/30/22