Weekly column from Arkansas House of Representatives
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…
Deal or no deal?
Tammy Curtis, Publisher There are few things that send me into full-on rage mode. Pedophilia and children exposed to methamphetamine are at the very top of that list. But not far behind are those responsible for holding offenders accountable who fail to use the authority entrusted to them. We have seen far more than our fair share of crimes against children in the headlines over the past several months. It has to…
Cave City breaks ground on new elementary school
Tammy Curtis, Publisher Years of planning, saving and community support came together Aug. 27 as Cave City School District officials, students and community members celebrated the groundbreaking for the district’s new elementary school. Amy Finster, a Cave City graduate and community director for FARCO, the project's construction manager, welcomed those attending the ceremony. “This school and this community helped shape who I am today,” Finster said. “To be here with FARCO, helping…
Bank of Cave City wins 2026 Exceptional National Community Bank Service Award
By: Roshan McArthur- Independentbanker.org On March 15, 2025, an EF3 tornado hit Cave City, Arkansas. Winds up to 165 mph swept through in the dead of night, collapsing the cell tower, hitting 50 homes and demolishing 25, destroying both local fire stations and affecting 20 businesses. Jonas Anderson, mayor of the 1,900-resident town, had never seen anything like it. “I’ve grown up here, and we’ve had some close calls over the years,…
