It is amazing how time flies. My grandson’s ninth birthday is this week. I can still remember the day (or, actually, the morning) Drake was born. If I want to round up, I could easily say my grandson is 10 years old, which is mind-blowing. I don’t think I feel old, but it wouldn’t take much to push me over the line.

Change in policy needed Dear Editor:   I recently learned a family member of mine was required to do jail time. She was transported to Harrison, and later released. The judge …

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 policy goals.

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 work, risk-taking and success.

Sooner rather than later the state of Arkansas needs to gain control over the alarming growth of crypto mines and data centers. Our quality of life is at stake.

Portions of the central U.S., including Oklahoma, were pounded by severe thunderstorms and tornadoes over the weekend, as you may have heard.

The May 4th Plant Sale is perfect timing in our area for planting your summer-loving vegetables and flowers.   Plants like tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and eggplants do not thrive when the soil …

The opioid crisis has had a widespread and destructive impact on our state and entire country, which is why we’re working together to fight back.

The state Education Department has written new rules for troubled schools to enter “transformation contracts” with outside entities, such as charter school operators.

One of my favorite assignments here at the Madison County Record is interviewing folks for our monthly Lifestyles feature story.

I’ve been on the road visiting with farmers, ranchers, foresters, rural community leaders and nutrition specialists since we began undertaking the daunting task of writing a new farm bill. 

The legislature convened the fiscal session and will spend the next month working on a $6.3 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

I was shocked last week to see breaking news that O.J. Simpson had died. Shocked, because just the night before, I had wondered, “Is O.J. Simpson still alive?” I have no idea what made me think of him, as he certainly is not the kind of person you want on the top of your mind.

Investments by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) in Arkansas are helping promote growth and progress that improve quality of life across our state.

Parents can now apply to the state Education Division for Education Freedom Accounts for next year.

OK, so the total eclipse was cool. I got to view it from the playground at Huntsville Intermediate School, where the kids (after snacking on moon pies and Capri Suns) exited the building around 1:30 p.m. to observe the celestial event

Question: We purchased our home last year and we’re now ready to start landscaping. There is just lawn and we would like some shade trees and flower beds. I know trees are a long-term …

An exciting event in the sky is poised to make waves on the ground in Arkansas in just a few short days.

Several state agencies are preparing for increased traffic from out-of-state tourists who will drive to Arkansas on Monday, April 8, to view the solar eclipse.

By the time you read this, the Total Solar Eclipse will only be only a few days away on Monday, April 8. As of this moment, the forecast for Monday calls for partly cloudy conditions and a chance of showers. Who knows how accurate this will be come Sunday, but it’s looking like our view of the eclipse will be ... dark and cloudy?