Opinion - Newton County Times

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

Care for some stolen random thoughts?

Honest, I’m going to write a book chockful of random thoughts someday (my more serious book about religion is already available on Amazon), but deadline pressures keep forcing me to cannibalize … more

By DANNY TYREE | 5/8/22

Eat your just desserts

It all started with the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in the spring of 2020, and it’s one of the few lingering effects of the experience that hasn’t tempted me to seek intense electroshock … more

By JASE GRAVES | 5/8/22

The GOP’S anti-abortion crusade is not pro-family at all

In the hours after the bombshell leak of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion toppling Roe v. Wade, I awaited the torrent of Republican-authored press releases vowing to provide … more

By JOHN L. MICEK | 5/8/22

Thank God I was adopted, not aborted

Forget inflation, forget Ukraine, forget the crashing stock market. Thanks to a troublemaking leak by some jerk inside the U.S. Supreme Court, abortion is dominating the front pages of our media … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 5/8/22

It’s time for Roe to go

This week, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft majority opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked to the press by an unknown source. The … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Fourth district of Arkansas | 5/8/22

More must be done to address the looming global food shortage

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is run by my good friend David Beasley. Under his leadership, WFP was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger, promote peace in … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 5/8/22

Helping with housing stability

There is no question that many families suffered financial setbacks as the coronavirus swept across the nation two years ago. Today I’d like to discuss my vision to stabilize housing and to … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 5/8/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Last year the legislature enacted a series of new election laws, and four of them were challenged in court by plaintiffs who argued that they restricted voting rights. In March … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 5/8/22

More focused than ever at 60!

“Inside every old person is a young person wondering what happened.” Those are the clever words of British humorist Terry Pratchett, who couldn’t have explained the aging process … more

By TOM PURCELL | 5/1/22

Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be brainless

Millions of young women dream of being honored on Mother’s Day. Millions of others know in their hearts that they don’t want to have children, or at least not on someone else’s … more

By DANNY TYREE | 5/1/22

Give Depp credit for defending his reputation

I was feeling a bit under the weather this past week, so I ended up spending time at home in front of the television. The thing that really mesmerized me was the Johnny Depp trial on Court TV. I … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 5/1/22