Opinion

Sanders: White House run has crossed her mind

March 17, 2026

When Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes an honest statement when asked about someday maybe running for president (“Certainly, you know, things cross your mind”), it’s worth a mention.

Sunshine Week, but clouds gather

March 17, 2026

Open government and public access to records are essential to a healthy democracy.

Voters make themselves clear

March 10, 2026

Voters in Carroll County and statewide sent a clear message in last week’s election regarding how they feel on matters both statewide and here at home.

Arkansas’ part in America’s 250th birthday party

March 10, 2026

The United States is celebrating its America250 semiquincentennial, and Arkansas is doing its part to plan the party.

March 10, 2026

To the voters of Carroll County, thank you for participating in this election and for taking an active role in our local government. Elections are how communities make decisions, and I respect the outcome.

The time has come

March 3, 2026

If you read this column often at all, you know how I feel about cold weather in particular and winter in general. I can’t stand either one of them, except for the saving grace of basketball season.

March 3, 2026

Here’s an issue not being discussed much in this year’s campaign: The winners of U.S. Senate races across the country likely will face a Social Security financial crisis near the end of their terms, about the time they would run for re-election.

2 Democrats seeking bid to challenge Sanders

February 24, 2026

The Democratic primary for governor March 3 pits a state senator born in Little Rock against an opponent who immigrated to Fort Smith from Laos at age 5.

State of the City

February 24, 2026

2 025 was a very good year for Berryville. We saw continued momentum across nearly every area of City operations, from economic development and infrastructure to public safety, parks, and neighborhood quality of life.

February 24, 2026

Dear Editor, Back in the 1990s when I had the privilege of serving as Carroll County Judge and Tony Rogers was the Public Defender, I was impressed with his work ethic and desire to provide the best possible defense (including going to trial) for those needing his services. For the citizens of Carroll County to be confident in the local legal system it is essential that we have both a public defender and a prosecutor that are experienced, have in-depth knowledge of the law and (are) willing to work long and hard to ensure justice is served.