Opinion

Iknow there are those who believe that the death of the newspaper would have no impact on their town. And they would be wrong.

My first alarm normally rings at 4:30 a.m. on Mondays. Then I hit the snooze button four or five times, finally drag myself out of bed around 5:15 and hope to be in the office by 6:30 to deal with a 2 p.m. deadline.

Today I’d like to talk about the recent opening of a new academic center to promote the forest industry in Arkansas. Agriculture is the leading industry in our state, and timber plays a critical role in our state’s economy.

Sometimes, all you need is a little sunshine. I don’t necessarily mean the kind you get in the yard — although that works wonders as well — but the kind I keep in a folder on my computer desktop.

My bride, Lisa, and I were married two days before Thanksgiving last year. Although we’ve taken a couple of family trips to Florida since then and we’ve had quick long weekend trips to St. Louis and Chicago, we haven’t taken an official honeymoon.

Today I would like to talk about how we are expanding opportunities for electric vehicle industries in our state. First, to make driving electric vehicles in Arkansas a possibility for many, the infrastructure must be there to support it.

Every human being deserves to feel they are the center of someone’s world. Is there anything more fabulous than to walk into a room and feel eyes light up when you enter? Children especially need and deserve to experience that kind of adoration. There’s a difference between being spoiled and being loved and every child brought into the world is worthy of being loved. Everyone deserves to have someone(s) who think they are IT.

The Arkansas Razorbacks just can’t seem to get past Texas A&M, especially in Arlington, Texas. Arkansas was dominant at times last Saturday, leading 14-0 early and seemingly moving the ball at will against the Aggies defense. That all changed very quickly, though, when the Hogs fumbled the ball near the goal line for the second consecutive week. A&M returned the turnover for a touchdown and the game was never the same.

Today, I would like to talk about Hispanic Heritage month and what this occasion represents. Hispanic influence can be seen in all aspects of American life and culture.

This time a year ago, I bought a hairbrush, put on a wig and wielded a mighty hammer. This year, I’ll be doing it again, but I’ll also be doing something different.