Independent Guestatorial – Arkansas Deforestation

“The impact will be felt for generations” – Gov. Asa Hutchinson When I heard Arkadelphia won the Chinese lottery, my second thought was “this is...

It’s all in the Planning

Editor, I’m new here and have noticed how the Planning Commission meetings have turned into public speaking marathons. Seems like everybody in a neighborhood shows...

Holsttoon

Break Glass

Independent Editorial – Taking what’s offered

Years ago, on a cold winter afternoon in the mid-1960s, a young boy was walking home from school in Seligman, Mo., right up the...

Rubbing Elbos

Editor, I’ve had a secret crush on Max Elbo (please don’t tell his wife, Selena) ever since I saw a pointillism pen and ink he...

Salute to the American Legion

Editor, The Legion Hut Mr. Tucker wrote about  was built by the American Legion Walker-Wilson Post 9, not the VFW. Yes, there is a difference. Post...

Thanks for the memories

Editor, Regarding Vernon Tucker’s article “The Community Camel,” AMEN! Dear Mr. Vernon Tucker, I’m 86 years old born in Eureka Springs, Ark., March 27, 1930 – I’ve...

Wolftoon

Wolf Grulkey

Independent Guestatorial – The Gatekeeper

“In a democracy, people get the leaders they deserve.” – Abraham Lincoln Dr. Luis Contreras - On April 12, 2016, life in Crossett, Ark., made...

Poison in the food

Editor, In case you are concerned with cancer, folks, take a look at this Environmental Working Group’s list of highly sprayed poisonous vegetables and fruits:...