Opinion

Details about the murder of two hikers at Devil’s Den State Park emerged Thursday, July 31, including the fact that Arkansas State Police leaders say the suspect admitted to the crime, and his DNA matches DNA found at the scene.

The math for Congress’ recent activities works out like this: $4.1 trillion minus $9 billion.

In 2006 I was elected as a Republican to the Arkansas House of Representatives, which at that time was controlled by a super majority of Democrats, so next year will mark two decades since I was first elected to public office.

Political season seems to begin earlier and earlier every two years. That’s certainly the case for the 2026 general election, as Monday saw the first official candidate announcements, with more than seven months remaining before the March 3 preferential primary.

For fans, the numbers that matter most are wins and losses. For athletic directors, it’s also about dollars and cents.

The U.S. House of Representatives on July 3 passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), with all but two Republicans voting for it and all Democrats voting against it.

One of my favorite events each year is the annual Arkansas Press Association convention. It’s a chance to see old friends, learn more about our industry and enjoy some good-natured competition for awards.

If the debt-ridden federal government were to pay $55 million a year less for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in Arkansas, could the surplus-running state government make up the difference? And would it?