July 2024

Dear Editor,

I am writing to share a wonderful experience my husband, Mark, and I recently had in your community. Last week, we were taken on a tour of Pocahontas by John Allen French, the Arkansas Regional Account Executive for CherryRoad Media, and Tonya Haas, the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce Director.

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Arkansas House

Early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Improving access to high-quality childcare programs helps to provide structured environments where children can explore, play, and interact, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and cooperation.

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Marking a Milestone in Veterans Benefits

This year we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, more commonly known as the GI Bill. This landmark legislation created a pathway for returning troops to further their education, buy homes and launch businesses. The innovative policy remains a significant investment in our servicemembers and serves as an important aspect of the effort to honor the commitment we made to the men and women who wear our nation’s uniform.

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Letters Policy

We welcome Letters to the Editor under the following guidelines: Letters to the Editor are accepted for publication on any topic, written in 300 words or less, including name, phone number and city of residence of the writer for verification purposes.

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From Scratch

During the summer months, our Blackstone griddle gets a workout. The thought of dirtying my kitchen does not appeal to me. And when my husband offers to cook dinner, then who am I to protest. What began as an impulse purchase a few years ago has turned into a weekly staple in our home, transforming breakfast, lunch and dinner into summer feasts.

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Just Jana

I set off the door alarm at the Dollar Store with Nexium. Since when is Nexium a controlled substance? I feel if you have heartburn bad enough to steal it, let them have it. Give them the Nexium, a gallon of milk and some Oreos. Then call me and I’ll drive them home. I get them...

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