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Trey Steimel, State Representative Trey Steimel, Arkansas House of Representatives Labor Day gives us an opportunity to recognize the men and women whose hard work keeps Arkansas moving forward. From teachers and nurses to construction workers, manufacturers, farmers, small-business owners, and first responders, Arkansas workers strengthen our communities and our economy every day. This weekend, we thank them for the work they do and the contributions they make to our state. We…

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Dr. Billy Holland As I awakened this morning and opened the shades, the sun was shining, and the sky was clear. I’m very blessed to be able to stand and walk without pain. We seldom think about how often we take the basic functions of life for granted. I walked around outside and looked at the temperature on my watch: 70 degrees. I enjoyed the gentle breeze as I took a deep…

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Kim Bradley, Paws for Safety founder As cat lovers, we pride ourselves on knowing our feline companions inside and out. We know their favorite sunspots, the exact pitch of their dinner meow, and precisely how they handle their favorite toys. We watch them sprint across the room and assume that outward vitality reflects inward perfection. But as a pet columnist and a devoted pet parent myself, I recently had a sobering reminder…

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Trey Steimel, State Representative When we think about NASA and space exploration, it can be easy to assume that work happens far away from Arkansas. But a recent legislative meeting showed there may be significant opportunities for our state in America’s next chapter of space exploration. This week, the House and Senate Education committees and the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology heard from Joel Graham, associate administrator for NASA’s…

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Dr. Kyle S. Wendfeldt, Westrock Orthodontics-Highland, Batesville, Mountain Home February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of oral health for children. One key aspect that often gets overlooked is the significance of early orthodontic care. Many parents assume that orthodontic treatment is only necessary once their child reaches their teenage years, but starting treatment earlier can lead to better outcomes and prevent more serious…

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