Viewpoints

Mayor’s moment: Giving thanks We are in the week of the national holiday of Thanksgiving! Those of us who do not have to wait for holidays know that every day is a day of thanksgiving! Due t... by Veronica Smith-Creer - November 22, 2020

“Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go…” Yes, that’s from the Disney Movie Snow White, sung by seven little dwarfs, and sometimes I feel like one of ‘em. It seems my life has been work, work, and more ... by Richard Mason - November 21, 2020

Memento Mori The title of this week’s column is Latin for, “remember death.” It is something that I do this time of year. by Caleb Baumgardner - November 19, 2020

A good time to shop local As the holiday season approaches, and the pressure of exchanging gifts devours our intentions of peaceful celebration with family, let me make a request: stop f... by Don Hale - November 19, 2020

History Minute: Betty Bumpers made Arkansas a leader in vaccinations Betty Flanagan Bumpers made the position of First Lady of Arkansas more than just a ceremonial position. Through her efforts, she launched a movement that saved... by Dr. Ken Bridges - November 17, 2020

Mayor’s moment: A time for unity We are halfway through the eleventh month of 2020! We have experienced eight months of a pandemic causing economic challenges and tremendous social issues. In a... by Veronica Smith-Creer - November 15, 2020

Irresponsible Have you ever looked back on your life, and just shook your head as you remember something you did that was totally irresponsible. If your youth was as reckless... by Richard Mason - November 15, 2020

The Silent Majority As it is used in political discourse, the term “the silent majority” is a supposed group of people who make up most of society who feel a certain way but do not... by Caleb Baumgardner - November 13, 2020

History Minute: Black earns Congressional Medal of Honor, one of few for heroic actions taken in Arkansas The Civil War saw neighbor fighting against neighbor, family against family, and brother against brother. In Arkansas, like so many other states that disintegra... by Dr. Ken Bridges - November 10, 2020