The way we do the things we do (07/31/08)
After returning from a newspaper conference hosted by the Arkansas Press Association earlier this month, I'm taking one editor's advice and writing a series of columns for you, our readers, about how things work here at the newspaper...

Nothing is ever really free (07/24/08)
One of the big debates of the upcoming election is socialized medicine, or "free health care for all." On the surface, this sounds like an amazing and wonderful thing. No more expensive medicine to buy at the pharmacy? No more worrying about how you will pay that $2,500 deductible if you do happen to get a major illness, if you're even lucky enough to have insurance...

Mosquitoes the size of birds (07/03/08)
I've heard some talk around town lately about the lack of mosquitoes so far this year. There seem to be lots of theories behind this phenomenon ranging the fact we've not had much rain to chemicals being used in the rice field. Someone also suggested that more corn fields vs. rice fields this year may also be a contributing factor...

New website has much to offer (06/11/08)
If you haven't been to our website recently, you may be surprised to find it has a new look and feel complete with many new features. We're very excited about the changes which include "blogs" from community members and officials and a special "speak out" section...

Pregnancy center fulfills great need (06/04/08)
I want to salute a group of volunteers in Trumann who have worked to open a pregnancy care center. I think this is one of the best things to happen in our area in a long time. Shannon Bruner has worked for three years to see her dream become a reality, and now women of all ages have a place to turn to when they found themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy...

Celebrating five years of marriage (05/28/08)
This Saturday will mark a special milestone for me and my husband Josh. On May 31 we will officially be married five years. It seems like just yesterday that I walked down the aisle to the Wedding March and we were joined as husband and wife...