Opinion

by José Hernandez -

New home construction vital to growth

When the secretary of Housing and Urban Development visits your community, accompanied by a member of Congress and the governor, you know housing is a major issue for your region….

by Bo Ryall -

Medicaid cuts: A threat to every Arkansan

Today, Arkansas hospitals face significant challenges. Analysis from the most recent Medicare Cost Reports data shows that over 40% of Arkansas hospitals and more than 70% of rural hospitals operate…

by Roby Brock -

A focus on health

You should know a few things about health care in Northeast Arkansas. For starters, the level of care in the region from major health care organizations like St. Bernards, NEA…

by Roby Brock -

The evolution of Rick Crawford

I first met Rick Crawford in 2010 when he was running for Congress. He was part of a seven-person political forum in Cabot where five Democrats and two Republicans were…

by Shannon Newton -

Trucking industry scores big

I recently started watching “Survivor” … again. Season 48 is airing now, and though I stopped watching about 40 seasons ago, as a mom of teenagers, I’ll do just about…