Opinion

2022 is the 50th year anniversary of the establishment of the Buffalo National River. It was hailed as a milestone in the protection of a pristine river by taking it from a state park to a national park with the main effort in halting the river from having a dam put in place. However, as with most federal bureaucracies, they have taken more and more authoritative power to the point of dictating how the state should conduct government affairs outside the boundaries of the national park. They have accomplished this by refusing to publicly acknowledge their own limitations that have been put into place, not only by the National Park Service, but by the federal government as well.

Marion County it is time for change. Our County Judge stands accused of inappropriate touching of an employee working under him. The local rumor mill says that we will soon be hearing of thousands of dollars of supplies missing from the road shop.

(StatePoint) Whether you’re camping, boating or doing yard work, these are all summertime activities that need fuel. During the month of July, which is Fuel Safety Month, advocates are reminding everyone to stay safe while pumping and using fuel.

StatePoint - While many parents today strongly value higher education, that does not always alleviate their sticker shock when it comes to college-related costs. A new College Ave survey finds that 91 percent of parents believe a college degree is important for their child’s future.