September 2, 2026
Opinion
Empowering Local Schools
National Lawmakers Put Education Authority Back in State HandsBy Chris Lesher, Public Information OfficerChris.Lesher@senate.ar.govArkansas will now have broader authority to shape its own education policies…
Obituaries
News
State Capitol Week in Review
Information About an Issue You Will Vote on in NovemberBy Chris Lesher, Public Information Officer for the Arkansas SenateThe Joint City, County, & Local Affairs Committee met in Hot Springs recently to review and discuss Senate Joint Resolution SJR15, known as Issue 3 on the November ballot. The proposal would amend the Arkansas Constitution to…
Community
4th Annual “Jay Day” Festivities Announced
Photo submitted The 4th Annual “Jay Day” in Dermott on September 19th will be in memory of Jaylani “Jay” Jordan. He was killed by gun violence in 2023. The event each year raises awareness of gun violence and scholarship funds for area students. Photo submitted T-shirts for this year’s “Jay Day” are green and black…
Sports
4th Annual “Jay Day” Festivities Announced
Photo submitted The 4th Annual “Jay Day” in Dermott on September 19th will be in memory of Jaylani “Jay” Jordan. He was killed by gun…
Lifestyle
American by Choice
Photo submitted At an all-American beach vacation, naturalized American citizen Norma Mondragon smiles while surrounded by her husband, children and grandchild. The Mondragon parents both…