As a gal whose reading habits don’t extend past the menu, I was surprised to find myself gifted a biography this past weekend. more

LITTLE ROCK – 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. more

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 state and nationwide since before the COVID-19 pandemic. more

Here’s something that can make us miserable if we let it: too many decisions! more

It’s a growing concern that world leaders, economists and even Pope Francis have warned about: people aren’t having enough children. more

On August 22, 2024, The Harrison Daily Times Sports section ran a story about a football game as we are one to do. The story tells about how the Goblins defeated the Hillbillies of Ozark. If sports were not a thing, this would be an epic tale of grotesque little monsters defeating bearded mountain men drunk off moonshine. more

I could have become a professional basketball player if not for my inability to score baskets. more

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. Many of these farms and businesses are land rich but cash poor and face numerous challenges and adversities as they support their local communities and economies. more

LITTLE ROCK – The Senate passed legislation with far-reaching changes in how state-supported colleges and universities divide state aid, and how students qualify for scholarships. more

Unlike me, my doctor is popular, so it’s impossible to get a physical unless I schedule four months in advance. more

I recently attended a memorial service for a longtime acquaintance who was renowned as one of those “if you cut him, he’d bleed University of Tennessee orange” enthusiasts. more