Social insecurity
“With Cost-of-Living Increases (COLAs,) Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits keep pace with inflation,” according to socialsecurity.gov. Not so, says Robert Powell,...
In praise of graphic novel for adults and how to read them
In order to convey their topics in a combo of both words and visuals, makers of graphic novels draw on all their creativity, experience,...
Esoteric Astrology as news for week Nov. 24 – 30
Festivals of Gratitude & Giving & Beginning Festivals of Light
The Sun took leave of Scorpio last Sunday (November 21) and entered Sagittarius, sign of...
Task Force tackling how to get housing for workers
Affordable housing is vital for economic development, Mayor Butch Berry said at a meeting Mayor’s Task Force meeting on Nov. 10.
“It we don’t have...
Planning adds hurdles to Gravel Bar sound and parking compliance
The Planning Commission presented an applicant with an all-or-nothing decision at last week’s meeting. A proposal to enclose a deck at The Gravel Bar...
Property owner working with BOZA has request deferred
The Board of Zoning Adjustment sent an application to build five cottages at 157 W. Van Buren back to the drawing board. Cory Walker...
First B&B CUP re-upped
Marcia Yearsley had appeared at the Oct. 13 Planning Commission meeting to renew a Conditional Use Permit at 2 Grand Ave. She said the...
Marketing support given for pageant
Christopher Anthony, organizer for Arkansas Continental Pageant, spoke with Advertising and Promotion commissioners Nov. 10 requesting $5,000 for social media support and $1,000 in...
County budget increases slightly
The county budget for the coming year was approved at Monday night’s quorum court meeting. The budget committee had promised a draft of the...
Committee looks for courtroom site
After the quorum court meeting Monday night, a group of Justices of the Peace met as a committee to study the possibility of a...