Student discipline outsourced to police

Editor, The Eureka Springs School board recently approved a plan to hire a “resource officer.” This fully armed police officer, contracted from the city, will...

‘Buyer’ beware of liberal voters

Editor, I appreciate the opportunity to respond to the Eureka Springs Independent opinion piece of May 9 that came out in support of my primary...

Scandal ruins grant program

Editor, Our current State Rep Bob Ballinger, who is running against State Senator Bryan King for his Republican seat this month, gave $8,500 of our...

Heads up, mums are the best, hands down

Editor,  After overwhelming response, the Bridge of Love (BoL) returned this Mother’s Day Weekend. Families came to Downtown Eureka Springs to celebrate Mom and were...

Theater art alive and swell

Editor, Valerie Damon is a jewel in Eureka Spring's crown! Wow! Willo Mancifoot the Musical was a knockout production. The sets, the costuming, the music – all top...

Wellness wins

Editor, Thank you for publishing the article “Get Well, Stay Well, Be Well.” The event was at Abundant Health Wellness Center in Eureka Springs and...

Wheels, cogs, Vespas, wagons, floats – art from the heart

Editor, Thanks to all who came out for this year’s Artrageous Parade with special thanks to the CAPC, who understood the importance of carrying on...

Rich v. Poor

Editor,   The other day, my friend Dave and I were wondering why the poorest states in the USA both spend the least on education and...

Goddesses made me feel good

Editor, I’m sending you a journal entry I made this week – verbatim – because when I write a letter the editor I’m usually mad...

Need some space

Editor, My grandmother rented a falling-down Southern mansion in Jackson, Mississippi, so she could create a boardinghouse for workers – “All you can eat for...