Opioids have posed a deadly threat to communities in Arkansas and across the country for years. One synthetic opioid in particular, fentanyl, has devastated too many individuals and families in our …
The legislature has approved and sent to the governor a bill that clarifies the meaning of a medical emergency when the life of a pregnant woman and her unborn children are threatened. House …
Last week, the 95th General Assembly completed the 10th week of the 2025 Regular Session. We are scheduled to adjourn the session on April 16 . The legislature will be in recess this week and will …
What’s the price of installing and leaving a dummy fire hydrant or cutting off its water source? It’s potentially too high to want to count the cost. Doing such a thing and not …
Scheduled for May 3-4, the Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale coincides well with warming soil, perfect for planting tomatoes. This article focuses on some of our favorite varieties which we hope to be available at the sale.
Arkansas farmers and small business owners work tirelessly to live the American Dream. These hardworking men and women rise early and go to bed late — all after a long day’s work.
The Senate passed legislation with far-reaching changes in how state-supported colleges and universities divide state aid, and how students qualify for scholarships.
Last week, the 95th General Assembly completed the 9th week of the 2025 Regular Session. We are scheduled to adjourn the session on April 16. The legislature will be in recess the week of March 24 – 28 and will resume on Monday, March 31.
The annual “St. Paul Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) Donkey Basketball” fundraiser featuring Dairyland Donkey Basketball stock drew a large crowd in the high school gym on Friday.
In life there are sometimes “full circle” moments that help us appreciate things more, provide some needed perspective or produce nostalgia and fond memories.
The Senate has approved a property tax cut that will save Arkansas homeowners $56 million every year.
Last week, the 95 th General Assembly completed the 8th week of the 2025 Regular Session.
Mark your calendar for the fourth annual Good Ground Schoolhouse Spring Seed Swap.
March is a beautiful month in Arkansas as the world begins again with spring. It is also a great time to celebrate the many ways we work together to help every Arkansan grow and be their best.
The Senate has approved a package of bills with tougher regulations for the signature-gathering process by which citizens can place issues on statewide ballots.
Last week was the seventh week of the 2025 Regular Session. The House passed three bills focusing on initiatives and referendum petitions.
The lack of candidates coming into the weekend to fill Huntsville School Board Zone 1 and Zone 4 positions spun off an interesting scenario with the filing date looming on March 3.
The last several years have featured milestone anniversaries for some of the fiercest and most memorable events of World War II including the attack on Pearl Harbor, D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. We continue to reflect on them because they forever changed the course of history.
The Senate approved legislation to transfer the powers of the state Library Board to the Education Department.
As we complete the sixth week of the 95th General Assembly, over 130 bills have been signed into law. This past week, two significant bills aimed at supporting Arkansas students were signed by the Governor.