Just because there are trained professionals dealing with the infrastructure, logistics and marketing of the Summer Olympics, it doesn’t let the rest of us off the hook. more

“If you could master any language in the world, what would it be?” “C++.” more

As our country goes to pot, I find myself more focused on personal matters, such as this hopeful item I read on MSN.com: more

Deep down, I am a very shallow person. That’s why I was appalled to find that some books have age limits recommended on the back cover. more

Although I receive three or more official doctor’s office blood pressure readings annually, I have procrastinated about regularly assessing my blood pressure at home. more

I’ve heard it said that things happen in threes, especially tragedies, deaths and doses of Pepto Bismol after a big Tex-Mex dinner. more

“I’ve been everywhere, man/I’ve been everywhere, man…” – as sung by Hank Snow. more

Dollar General has petitioned the Harrison City Council to rezone property on South Pine to allow construction of a 12,000 square foot retail business. more

Recently, I was getting a haircut and teasing my long-term stylist about the lack of inspirational-quote décor in her salon station compared to the one next to hers. Of course, she knows that teasing her is how I show my love and appreciation to her for not re-sculpting my earlobes with her straight razor or making my hair look like it was styled with a package of firecrackers. more

Yesterday I called the police, but not for the reason you think. more

Here’s a story that is growing bigger by the day: Cyber scams are on the rise. more

I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art yesterday and was once again shocked to not see myself featured. more

I miss playgrounds. Not just because playgrounds symbolize a carefree, joyous attitude toward life, but also because when I was a kid, I could cross the monkey bars without having vertigo. more

It was the first time in my childhood I had an excuse for coming home late for dinner, but nobody — not even the cops — would listen. more

In response to the recent Staff Report in the Harrison Daily Times concerning the signing of petitions, I would beg to disagree with signing any petition that you don't wholeheartedly agree with. more

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers lifestyle choices that promote healthy aging & help reduce dementia risk more

LITTLE ROCK — Sooner rather than later the state of Arkansas needs to gain control over the alarming growth of crypto mines and data centers. Our quality of life is at stake. more

Small businesses play an integral role in the growth and development of our communities. They are the backbone of our economy and represent core values that are at the heart of America – hard work, risk-taking and success. Each year we recognize their important contributions to our state and nation during National Small Business Week. more