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

My wife Amy purchased a gift card for our daughter at Sephora, the large retailer of beauty products, but all she got was disappointment. When Stephanie tried to use it the clerk informed her the card had a $0 balance. No money. more

In life there are sometimes “full circle” moments that help us appreciate things more, provide some needed perspective or produce nostalgia and fond memories. more

LITTLE ROCK – The Senate has approved a property tax cut that will save Arkansas homeowners $56 million every year. more

“If you could read my mind, love/What a tale my thoughts could tell.” – Gordon Lightfoot more

The Oscars were this month. I’m a movie lover but don’t always watch the awards. When I do, it’s more to check out the beautiful people and pretty dresses than it is to see who wins. I do try to watch the winning films if I haven’t already seen them though. And sometimes I have one I have already seen and am rooting for (looking at you “Banshees of Inisherin” — nine nominations last year and no wins?! Travesty!) more

When your old professor asks you to perform a bit from “Julius Caesar” in front of his fourth graders, you start to wonder if you were a favorite student or a hated one. more

If you think that people are disagreeable these days about politics and culture, you can’t imagine how heated people got when I asked for suggestions on what to name my yellow Labrador puppy four years ago. more

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. more

LITTLE ROCK – 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. more