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Aside from a fairly amusing movie called Groundhog Day , I’ve never taken much of an interest in Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog weather watcher who, if he wakes up on Feb. 2 and sees …

Q: I saw a sign posted at the extension office about a seed swap, can you tell me more about it. A: The third annual Slowstead School House Seed Swap will be this Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. …

In the last census, more than half of Arkansas’s 75 counties lost population. That trend continues nationwide. In addition to shifting demographics, rural America faces other challenges including aging infrastructure, declining health and lack of access to capital.

A group of physicians and nurses conducted an in-depth study of the deaths of pregnant women in Arkansas and submitted their recommendations to the Legislative Council.

I hope as many people as possible participated in the City of Huntsville’s survey, which closes Thursday. I took the survey and thought it provided an opportunity for the city to gather some much-needed food for thought.

I appreciate Arkansans sharing with me what issues are important to them and potential legislative solutions they support. Whether it’s over the phone, in-person meetings, letters or emails, regularly hearing from folks in our state is necessary so I can be an effective voice for priorities of Natural State residents. Here are some policies our friends and neighbors are urging the Senate to advance.

The freezing weather may have prevented citizens from appearing in person at three public hearings held by the Arkansas Broadband Office to gather input about plans to expand and improve Internet access in the state.

Temperatures at or slightly below freezing resulted in icy conditions on roadways, in parking lots and driveways Monday morning. I guess it can mean only one thing: it’s still January.

Did I mention I hate snow? Probably not the best part of the state for someone who dislikes snow as much as I do. Thank goodness winter’s almost over and summer is just around the corner! …

Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day they dress in their uniform and leave for work. We are grateful for the men and women who take that risk to protect and serve their neighbors and keep their community safe. We must honor their service and sacrifice as well as continually recognize their heroism and courage.

The Senate Education Committee has begun its review of the adequacy and equity of Arkansas public school funding.

QUESTION:  I love my shade garden, but the deer are eating all my hostas, coleus, and impatiens.  How can we keep them away from the garden?  

Sen. Dale Bumpers used to say that when you see a turtle on a fence post, always keep in mind that it didn’t get there by itself. That expression has stuck with me ever since.

It was good to see dirt turned last week for the new Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Jail. The dirt was moved despite the fact a couple of minor items still remain to be successfully bid. Those won’t become necessary until farther along in construction. I know County Judge Larry Garrett was relieved to see work finally begin on the project; I imagine most Madison County taxpayers are. Here’s hoping the work goes without a hitch.

The last time Joe Brindley saw his big brother, Kenyon, was in 1941. The younger Brindley recalled Kenyon’s generosity at leaving his siblings his uneaten piece of lemon pie before heading back to his U.S. Army Air Force assignment. While Kenyon regularly wrote letters to his family, those stopped nearly 80 years ago.

Numerous state laws will take effect in 2024, including tax reductions that will save Arkansas families and businesses about $250 million a year.

“It’s hard to make predictions — especially about the future.” — Yogi Berra. I like that quote, which makes sense, if you think about it. One thing that goes along with a new year is the urge to look forward, think ahead — in other words, make predictions. But with the world in such a state of flux — some might call it chaos — right now, it’s hard to make predictions. Especially about the future.

For the New Year The Record asked a handful of our Community Leaders to share their New Year’s Resolutions for 2024. Here’s what they had to say. 

There are two camps of people when it comes to the deer population. Hunters plant food plots of various grasses and brassicas to attract deer. They have deer feeders full of corn, oats, or fantastic …

I’ve resisted saying anything for the longest time, mostly because A) I would never want to offend anyone and B) I sometimes have trouble believing my own eyes, but a recent discussion with a few of the most knowledgeable people in Huntsville gives me confidence to state what must by now be painfully obvious: the mullet is back.

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