Opinion

I remember growing up eating squirrel, rabbit and turkey, biting into something hard and not knowing if it was shot or my filling came out. Good times.

I’m really excited to share something new we’re doing here at the Pocahontas Star Herald that I think will make a big difference for our community. It’s called the Community Insider Business program, and it’s all about connecting our local businesses with the people who love supporting them most, our loyal subscribers.

The state Department of Education has released letter grades for all public schools in Arkansas. They can be found on the Department’s web site.

Lawmakers in Little Rock tackled a wide range of issues this week, from public safety investments to energy policy and the economic strain facing Arkansas farmers.

I have a daily planner I use. Write all my appointments in it. I made an appointment for Butterbean to get her shots updated. I went to October 4th and wrote “4:30: BUTTERBEAN AT THE VET”. Seriously, “at the vet”. Like where else is she going?

Last year about 173,000 Arkansans spent more than 265 million hours taking care of family members or friends who were suffering from Alzheimer’s. They were not paid for those hours.

Arkansas House On Monday, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met to release its 2025 findings, fulfilling the requirements set forth by Act 391 of 2021. The report serves as both an update on where Arkansas stands in addressing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and a call to action for where the state must go next.

This week marks our 16th wedding anniversary. Depending on the day, it feels like either yesterday or about four lifetimes ago.

Some times, when I encounter younger folk these days, I have to admit, I judge them a little when it comes to old school stuff. Such as counting change back or making gravy, etc. Then my phone rings, I can’t figure out how to answer it and I’m reminded, we all have our demons...

This past weekend I attended Maynard Pioneer Days for the first time, and all I can say is wow. The streets were packed with families waiting for the parade. Children scrambled for candy, determined to grab that one piece before another hand reached it. The park was clean, full of vendors, and alive with the sounds of laughter, music and conversation. I even spotted a sasquatch, though I made the mistake of passing on a selfie, something I now regret.