Opinion
A Walk in the Park: A visit to Prairie Grove’s battlefield and to Judge Parker’s courtroom
Posted: October 21, 2009 3:02 p.m.The arrival of autumn is a crisp reminder that 2009 will soon be over. With this in mind, Earl and I chose to use last Saturday to continue our year-long quest to visit all state parks and national historic sites here in the Natural State.
Capitol Reports: Student performance in Arkansas
Posted: October 21, 2009 3:02 p.m.Arkansas students scored close to the national average in mathematics on a nationwide standardized test.
WEEKLY DEVOTION: Does Jesus entrust Himself to You?
Posted: October 21, 2009 3:01 p.m.“Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.
Griz Bear Comments: Moral absolutes remain absolute, even if rejected
Posted: October 14, 2009 1:33 p.m.It always amazes me that people can be so foolish as to think they have the authority to determine what is morally right and acceptable and to speak out against and attempt to silence any argument to the contrary.
A Walk in the Park: A visit to our National Parks in house slippers
Posted: October 14, 2009 1:32 p.m.The trips we’ve made this year to visit state parks have left me with a much deeper appreciation for this great state in which we live.
Capitol Reports: Report on jobs and economy in state
Posted: October 14, 2009 1:31 p.m.Last year the Arkansas Economic Development Commission signed incentive contracts with 95 companies that will create almost 7,000 jobs.
Griz Bear Comments
Posted: October 7, 2009 8:53 p.m.It sometimes seems there ought to be a law limiting the number of new laws.
Charlotte’s Corner
Posted: October 7, 2009 8:53 p.m.Finally, we are about to get a holiday. It has been two months since we have had any excuse to not go to work, so hopefully everyone will have a wonderful Labor Day.
A Walk in the Park
Posted: October 7, 2009 8:52 p.m.I’d like to wander off my usual path a bit and write about a park that, although located very close to the hometown area, is actually out of state.
Capitol Reports
Posted: October 7, 2009 8:51 p.m.The outcome of the Pulaski County school desegregation lawsuit is important to every school district in Arkansas for financial reasons.
Griz Bear Comments: Have We Sold Our Soles to China?
Posted: September 30, 2009 4:44 p.m.Not too long ago, I broke down and went into a local farm store to buy a new pair of work boots.
A Walk in the Park: A steep climb but well worth it
Posted: September 30, 2009 4:43 p.m.Earl and I spent the Sunday evening of Labor Day weekend visiting Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Little Rock. We didn't have time to explore all the park has to offer, but we did complete an amazing hike.
Capitol Reports
Posted: September 30, 2009 4:43 p.m.A three-judge panel of the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis last week heard arguments for and against the constitutionality of methods used in Arkansas to execute inmates.
Charlotte's Corner
Posted: September 30, 2009 4:42 p.m.Wow, what a day. My big trauma came today, around two o'clock, when I decided that I wanted to get a late lunch and drink so I could finish with my work at a local post office.
A Walk in the Park
Posted: September 23, 2009 3:53 p.m.A few evenings ago I rediscovered one of the keys to a happy marriage. I am glad to report that it is right here in the Gentry community and it's free!