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Back in the day (in this case the 1960s), every kid needed a best buddy, especially in a small rural town like Flippin. A partner-in-crime, a ride-ordie, a sidekick to help navigate the “mean streets” of Flippin. (Wow, how many cliches can I include in one sentence? Evidently, at least four.) Of course, all of this is tongue-in-cheek. In the Flippin of the 1960s, crime was virtually non-existent, the streets were kind and peaceful, and my friends and I were pretty good kids.

Teachers are the heart of our educational system. They inspire hope and instill a lifelong love of learning.

Little Rock – The Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board is one of the smallest and least known state agencies, but it helps thousands of people every year. Last year the board awarded claims to 1,900 crime victims, 1,335 were victims of sexual assault and 565 were victim’s other crimes.

The Marion County Election Commission will meet on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 11 a.m. in their office at the Courthouse.  The public is invited… Login to continue reading Login…

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is leading a Senate Republican effort fighting against the Biden administration’s attempt to pick small business winners and losers based on social factors.

As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I’ve delivered improvements to benefits and services for Arkansas veterans. Crafting policies and approving legislation is one way to fulfill the promise made to the men and women who served in our nation’s uniform. Just as importantly is cutting through red tape and breaking down hurdles blocking access to the critical care and services Congress authorized the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide.

Saturday morning close to 50 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students worked together to brighten their community during the annual Lions Community Outreach Day sponsored by Nabholz and Entegrity Energy Partners.