ESI Staff
ESH renovation plan moves along, then pauses
The Hospital Commission walked step-by-step through 2018 with architectural firm Bates and Associates in an attempt to craft a plan for possibly renovating Eureka...
Constables on Patrol
December 31
11:40 a.m. – Caller asked that an officer respond to a residence above her store regarding a disturbance. Officers were unable to locate...
In one year and out the other
“The media is ruining this country,” we were told on the phone recently. “We can’t save everybody. I can travel all over the world...
Wolftoon
Wolftoon
Love you, but don’t touch my hair
Editor,
I truly loved the cartoon by Wolf Grulkey in last week’s Independent. I mounted it on bright red mat board and gave it to...
Extortion and pressure generally work
Editor,
The concept of Constitutional governance in all matters in which the USA (the People) are the principle or a party, particularly in this budget...
Free Parking
Hell is empty and the devils are all here. Shakespeare
I bought sunglasses for the new year, hoping it would be brighter; but economic/political reality...
The Pursuit of Happiness
The Victorian Era lasted roughly from 1837 to 1901 and was characterized by rapid advances in technology, the emergence of powerful evangelical churches and...
Hognobbing
FAYETTEVILLE – At this time last year, Arkansas head coach Chad Morris wasn’t able to enjoy the benefits of the NCAA’s brand-new early signing...
To tree or not to tree? Planning grapples with who decides
During 2018, the Planning Commission handled tree cuts, Code confusion, tree cuts, Conditional Use Permits, commissioner conduct, more tree cuts, variances, the same ordinances...