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By Tammy Curtis, Publisher I am sure it is safe to say how District 30 Representative Frances Cavenaugh would react if legislation were introduced that drastically affected her livelihood through the sale of automobiles or race horses. I am sure it would mirror how Arkansas newspapers feel about her attack…
By Tammy Curtis, Publisher Tammy Curtis There are so many things on which one can’t put a monetary value. But, one area state Congress woman seems to think there is a price tag on promoting government transparency and county government shouldn’t have to pay that price. Republican Representative Frances Cavenaugh of…
By Trey Steimel, State Representative The 94th General Assembly will convene at noon on Monday, January 9.The House will have 26 new members taking the oath of office and 74 returning members. The longest-serving members will be serving their 7th term in the House. This body will range in age…
Mack Thompson, Editor It seems every time I watch the news or read the statewide paper I’m reminded of the opening line of the Hank Williams Jr. song, Country Boy can Survive. It goes like this, “Preacher man says it’s the end of time and the Mississippi River she’s a…
Tammy Curtis, Publisher The LaPlata Miner in the early days in Silverton, Colorado. The first miners to reach the Colorado Rockies were disappointed more often than not. They often sacrificed their lives in the quest for the illusive mineral that led them westward. They made their way through solid rock…