Raspberries and blackberries are delicious and nutritious. They have high fiber, low fat and are chock full of vitamin C. It is no wonder they are breakfast and dessert staples.

Our country was at a crossroads last November when the American people headed to the polls to weigh in on which direction we should take. The competing visions represented a clear contrast for voters to consider.

Who will cash in on construction of the Franklin County prison? And who will be left holding the mega prison scam bag?

For cancer survivors Shrina “Rae Rae” Watkins  and Danny Myers, Huntsville’s Independence Day Celebration provided an opportunity to soak up the sun, something Rae Rae couldn’t do in 2023 and 2024 while battling breast cancer.

Many factors contribute to the ability of Arkansans to live full, healthy lives, with one of the most important being access to quality medical care and treatment from well-trained professionals who live and work in local communities.

More than 4,200 Arkansas teachers will receive merit bonuses averaging $3,325 as part of an incentive program created two years ago to retain the best teachers and recruit them in subject areas that are most in demand.

During a recent interview I asked Michael Johnson, who retired as Huntsville Band Director at the end of the school year, about performing sacred songs like “The Star Spangled Banner.”

After years of crisis and chaos at the southern border thanks to reckless open-border policies, the Trump administration and GOP-controlled Congress are committed to border security and enforcing immigration law.

Due to its growing popularity, legislators allocated an additional $90 million to Educational Freedom Accounts.

There used to be a Nissan pickup seen cruising around the Indian Reservation in Montana with a personalized license plate, “NISSANU.”

Rural communities in Arkansas and across our country have been facing a bleak picture for years. The problems created by declining populations and aging infrastructure were recently compounded by crushing inflation and other challenges that have taken a profound toll, especially on farmers and the agriculture industry.

Tuition will increase at almost all Arkansas universities and colleges in the fall.

When a dog behaves aggressively and bears down on a police officer that puts him in a spot and split-second decisions challenge law enforcement. Police decide in seconds whether to use deadly force or find an alternative in dealing with an aggressive dog and cope with public scrutiny regarding their decision-making.

 At our recent plant sale, I heard a lot of questions regarding biennials. Does it take two years for them to make a lot of flowers?” The answer is yes … and no. 

While “The Natural State” is seemingly a world away from Normandy, France, our contributions to the daring undertaking there at a pivotal moment in World War II are remarkably linked.

Arkansas ranks first in the nation in election integrity, according to the most recent study by the Heritage Foundation.

Last week, The Record published a front page article written by Editor Mark Humphrey in which he quoted Madison County Judge Larry Garrett informing quorum court members the new Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Jail would not begin operating as soon as he originally planned. 

Joanne Clarie, Juvenile Prosecutor for the 4th Judicial District, said vaping has become a huge problem.

Question: I am getting ready to plan my vegetable garden and order seeds. Could you provide suggestions on how to lay out my plants?

The Natural State is a proud leader in agricultural production, playing a critical role in feeding, fueling and clothing the world.