‘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...

Reasons to vote for King

A few months ago, I told Bryan King that I planned to endorse him in print. He seemed a little surprised at first. Over...

Freedom from Want

Seventy-seven years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his historic “Four Freedoms” address to Congress, stating everyone has an essential human right to Freedom...

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...

Independent Editorial: Go big or go home

It isn’t enough to be happy and peaceful. That isn’t a goal, it’s a way. Being happy and peaceful simply doesn’t do anything for...