Opinion - Newton County Times

For Memorial Day, honoring family members of those who serve

Ida Ayres never served a day in the armed forces, but at 95, she knows plenty about the sacrifices of war. “Through six wars, I have been the daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother of … more

By TOM PURCELL | 5/26/24

Fulfilling a basic duty to Arkansans

I am honored to serve Arkansas in the United States Senate. A critical part of that responsibility is casting votes on the Senate floor, but another key component that often falls below the radar is … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 5/26/24

Supporting Rural EMS

More than most, Arkansans understand the importance of dependable rural emergency medical services (EMS) providers. In rural areas where local hospitals are not always easily accessible to those … more

REP. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas fourth District | 5/26/24

Arkansas breaks economic records; more Arkansans are working than ever before

Recent economic news shows that Arkansas’ economy is booming. This comes even as nationally, 63% of Americans believe the U.S. economy is getting worse under the Biden Administration and prices … more

From GOV. SARA HUCKABEE SANDERS | 5/26/24

Exploring national parks this summer

Summer is quickly approaching and Arkansans are looking for places to explore away from home. Our national parks have always been popular destinations and some folks are crowdsourcing for ideas about … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 5/26/24

Honor and Remember

Memorial Day signifies more than just the unofficial commencement of summer. It is a day to pause, reflect, and honor the countless individuals who have laid down their lives in defense of our … more

From the Arkansas House of Representatives | 5/26/24

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK — Four election laws passed by the legislature in 2021 will continue to be enforced, thanks to an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling that upholds their constitutionality. The four laws … more

From the Arkansas Senate | 5/26/24

It’s all about Nov. 5, America

What’s happening on CNN and MSNBC is disgusting, but not surprising. Some of their so-called pundits and reporters have been downright giddy while watching Donald Trump on trial in New York … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 5/26/24

Youth sports at its worst: tennis, anyone?

Parents berating parents. Teenagers taunting one another. Parents taunting teenagers. Rampant cheating, dishonesty and an environment so putrefied and toxic it could breed a fish with three eyeballs … more

By RICH MANIERI | 5/26/24

Building up to something beautiful

New York has been voted the ugliest American city, not because of its architecture, but because of its people. Just kidding. It’s because of its architecture. Probably. Europe does things a … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 5/12/24

Is ‘value’ a dirty word?

As I sit here admiring my 88-cent container of mustard, I can’t help feeling self-conscious. I know that restaurants advertise their “value menus” and retailers offer no-frills … more

By DANNY TYREE | 5/12/24

Frustrated Fed not likely to cut interest rates in June

LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. economy still hasn’t slowed to the Federal Reserve’s satisfaction, so don’t expect the Fed to cut interest rates at its June meeting, said Ryan Loy, … more

U of A System Division of Agriculture | 5/11/24

For Mother’s Day — teaching the art of laughter

My mother would have been considered eccentric had she been financially wealthy. She would do almost anything — and wear almost any silly costume — to bring joy into the lives of others, … more

By TOM PURCELL | 5/10/24

Investments in Arkansas treatment courts save lives

Arkansans advocating for issues important to them regularly come to Washington to participate in Hill Day, a time to meet with their senators and representatives and encourage them to support their … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 5/5/24

Happy Arbor Day

As the only licensed forester in Congress and Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am a passionate advocate for our forests. I often say that forestry is a win-win-win: healthy … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 4/28/24

Celebrating Arkansas's small businesses

Small businesses play an integral role in the growth and development of our communities. They are the backbone of our economy and represent core values that are at the heart of America – hard … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 4/28/24

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Senate passed two bills that will tighten state and local regulations of data centers and the newly emerging crypto mining industry. Senate Bill 78 passed with 26 … more

From the Arkansas Senate | 4/28/24

Week 3 of the 2024 Fiscal Session

During the third week of the 2024 Fiscal Session, members received the proposed Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) for the 2025 Fiscal Year. The RSA, which categorizes and prioritizes state spending, … more

From REP. STEVEN WALKER 27th District | 4/28/24

Does your town need renaming?

The venerable comic strip “Gasoline Alley” is wrapping up a storyline in which the dastardly assistant mayor schemed to change the town’s name from Gasoline Alley to the ostensibly … more

By DANNY TYREE | 4/28/24

Advice for 2024 promgoers

Social media is driving up the cost of proms, as promgoers are under intense pressure to post glamourous prom photos on their feeds, reports the Wall Street Journal. Some girls are spending $2,000 or … more

BY TOM PURCELL | 4/28/24