Viewpoints

Mayor’s moment: Thanking Dr. King It is the third Monday of the month of January. Today we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! We observe his life and his legacy today, but we... by Veronica Smith-Creer - January 18, 2021

I tested positive for COVID-19 When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last March, Vertis and I, since we are both well over 70, went into a really hunker-down mode. We stopped going to church, we wor... by Richard Mason - January 17, 2021

A prescription for growth and quality In 1980, the city of El Dorado had a population of 26,685. The most recent census showed the city population to be 18,884, a loss of 7,793 residents. In 2010, a... by Richard Mason - January 14, 2021

Parler tricks There has been a lot said lately about Twitter and Facebook deactivating President Trump’s accounts and Google, Apple and Parler pulling the plug on Parler by r... by Caleb Baumgardner - January 14, 2021

History minute: Busey finds oil! Persistence and curiosity make the great moments in history. The persistence of Dr. Samuel Busey led to the discovery of oil in South Arkansas, beginning an eco... by Dr. Ken Bridges - January 12, 2021

Mayor’s moment: We’re in this together We are a full week into 2021! How are you feeling? I hope we are making the necessary adjustments to the issues that surround us. We knew there was no reset but... by Veronica Smith-Creer - January 10, 2021

Arkansas’ Oil Boom: A One Hundred Year Anniversary “Mr. McKinney, there’s a Dr. Samuel Busey here to see you.” by Richard Mason - January 10, 2021

Moving away from the Precipice This is the second in a three-part series of editorials by Richard Mason running weekly. by Richard Mason - January 7, 2021

Politics, fake news, and traffic laws Hyperbole (noun): Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. by Caleb Baumgardner - January 6, 2021

History Minute: Arkansan becomes film pioneer with ‘The Great Train Robbery’ Modern moviegoers often go to the movies looking for newer and more dazzling features for their movies, looking for clever computer-generated graphics, stirring... by Dr. Ken Bridges - January 5, 2021