Sam’s dream of being a chef wasn’t at the forefront of his career choices, but the desire to cook had always been there. By the time he was six or seven he was cooking his own breakfast, which consisted mostly of scrambled eggs, and by the time he was in the eighth or ninth grade his menu options had expanded and cooking was something he really enjoyed. But, sports took center stage…
By The Reverend Bob Holland This is the time of year when Christians focus on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Spring is a season of new life as His followers remember how He suffered and shed His blood on the cross and after three days He arose victoriously from the grave. To be honest, holy week is not so much a jolly time of celebration but rather calls for serious…
Trey Steimel, Arkansas State Representative In the final week of the2023 Regular Session, the House passed a criminal justice reform bill, a tax cut, and a budget that increases spending in education and public safety. The House passed SB549. This bill will reduce the state’s top income tax rate from 4.9 percent to 4.7 percent. It also reduces the corporate income tax rate from 5.3 percent to 5.1 percent. The reductions will…
Dear Editor, Victim Serving Organizations across the state have seen 2 years of drastic cuts to VOCA (Victim of Crime Act) funding. This has severely affected the ability to serve victims throughout the state. Organizations that were led to believe the 2 years of budget cuts would be the end of reductions are now finding out that even more severe cuts are coming – a decrease from $23 million to $8million. This…
It wasn’t a flash in the pan when Carolyn England recently set herself a goal for new cookware. England decided she wanted a new set of Pioneer Woman pots and pans and started saving her money over the past few months. After buying the set she wanted, England then wanted to try one of the delicious recipes that came with the set, Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes. Her CES Waiver…
