Tammy Curtis

By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Three groups from Cave City High School and Middle School were honored for their film making skills at Project Prevent’s Ready, Set, Record Film Festival at the Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock on Feb 22.The students create short 30- 60 second videos warning children and teens of the dangers of nicotine, tobacco and vaping. These students area part of Brandon Haling’s Television Classes. Matthew Sullivan, Ian…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The Highland Band program has evolved every year, earning numerous marching and concert band Superior awards. Last April, the Highland Band won the Inaugural title of 4A State Concert Band Champions. Newly elected District Two State Representative Trey Steimel visited the Highland High School band on Feb. 24 to recognize CC their accomplishments. “When I think back to my high schooldays, which is a heck of a…

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Tammy Curtis, Publisher You are never going to convince me flies are not part of some organized and official training mission from their commander. As soon as it warms up, what are the first things we do? Spring cleaning and open our doors and windows to welcome the warm air. This action instigates some sort of telepathic signal to Colonel Frankie Fly. He in turn alerts his obedient fly cadets to the…

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Trey Steimel, Arkansas State Representative In the 7th week of the 2023Regular Session, House members voted on a number of bills impacting employment, education, and elections. This week, the House passedHB1430. This bill reduces the maxi-mum potential unemployment compensation benefits from 4 months to3 months. This bill also reduces un-employment insurance tax rates for employers. The House also passed HB1401.This bill reduces the time an able-bodied adult may receive cash assistance from…

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True Intent of Law is to Deny Arkansans Choice and to Strengthen Utility Companies’ Monopoly Big utility companies, electric cooperatives, and their legislative sponsors who are shamelessly trying to pass legislation under the premise of protecting Arkansas consumers from “cost-shifting” should prove it. House Bill 1370 advocates have not acknowledged that Arkansas law already allows utility companies to increase electric bills if cost-shifting can be proven – and utility companies have repeatedly…

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