Editorial

By James Sturch, Arkansas Senator Legislators finished the calendar year with a final round of recommendations for spending federal relief funds and reserve funds.The recommendations include using another $93.8 million for broadband projects and $20 million to upgrade computerized case management for the state court system.Also, $6.25 million was recommended to help cover the expenses of opening the new Sevier County Medical Center.The subcommittee also recommended using $75 million from reserve funds…

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By The Rev. Bob Holland Most people have read or at least heard of a man named Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He was a literary giant in his lifetime and is still known today in many circles as “The Children’s Poet” and several schools around our nation are named in his honor. You may remember some of His original works which include, Paul Revere’s Ride, The Song Of Hiawatha, and Evangeline, and…

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By James Sturch, Arkansas Senator The state Natural Resources Commission has awarded $270 million in grants for 157 drinking water and wastewater projects in 58 counties.Work will begin in 2023 on the projects and they must be completed before the end of 2026. Money for construction comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, a massive federal emergency funding law meant to help state and local communities recover from the economic impact of…

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By The Rev. Bob Holland Since before the world was made God has known you and loved you. He has never taken His eyes away or ignored you. If you were to write down all the blessings and victories He has given to you, they would prove He has called you, has been guiding you, and has many wonderful things planned for your future. Do you believe this today? Is your life…

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By Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced a settlement with the owners of Country Medical Services of Arkansas, Inc—the parent company of Eastern Ozarks Hospital in Cherokee Village—for failing to protect sensitive patient information after the hospital closed eight years ago. On March 17, 2022, the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the company and its owners for violations of the Patient Information Protection Act (PIPA)…

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