Opinion

You might be a senior Randolph County redneck if? This column will “travel down memory lane” with multiple suggestions to complete the preceding sentence.

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My day would get going a lot faster if I didn’t have to bathe, fluff and primp every single day. It’s exhausting. Of course, if I didn’t bathe, fluff and primp every day the amount of appointments being made would probably slow down due to the stench and I would make no money and lose the luxury to bathe, fluff and primp. It’s a vicious cycle...

This week, the smell of Christmas fills the air. The holiday season always carries a burst of activity: last-minute shopping, meal prep and travel plans. But for our family, this year is different.

Written December 9, 2024

What the heck is Whisker Fatigue?

Randolph County, where I spent most of my childhood days, taught me about nature and conservation. The lessons I learned exploring the county’s five beautiful rivers served me well when I became the congressman for the 2nd District of Arkansas in 1979.