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...
Growing up in Pocahontas, the names and stories in the Pocahontas Star Herald became ingrained in my memory, almost like characters in a beloved weekly television show or a classic novel. Ann Carroll’s detailed and entertaining columns often featured her family, including her baby sister, Mary Blankenship Williams, who was also a twin. Known affectionately as Aunt Mary, she lived a rich and varied life, passing away just weeks short of her 100th birthday.
Sitting in a restaurant: ME: I’m cold. MIKE: Want my shirt? ME: Yes, or you could just sit by me and hold me.
The House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee received updates on the ongoing efforts by state agencies to enhance accessibility in their facilities for individuals with disabilities.
• Cats have 230 bones, a whopping 24 more bones than humans. • Cats stare with their mouth hanging open because they have an extra organ that tastes scents in the air.
Growing up, I always looked forward to the end of the schoolyear. I spent many summers playing church league baseball and as I got older, I found opportunities to use this time to make a difference in the lives of others by teaching kids to swim. It was a rewarding experience. I’ve met with many young Arkansans who use summer break to explore new interests and gain public service experience to help put them on a path to a meaningful and purpose-driven future.
Growing up, my mother would always cook a big meal for after church on Sunday. Whether it was pot roast, fried chicken or my dad’s favorite homemade cheeseburgers. Family meals were a huge part of my upbringing. Still, 40-plus years later she cooks huge family meals with all of us at one table, it is something my parents love--having us all there at the same table.
As one of Randolph County’s loudest and proudest cheerleaders, I often write about special places here at home that make our community extra special. I talk about our downtown, our historical significance and our people. However, I’m embarrassed to say, I’ve never once written about a place here at home that draws thousands of visitors a year: Black River Technical College (BRTC).
The Transportation Security Administration screened nearly three million air travelers on Sunday, June 23, breaking the single day record. Seven of the top 10 busiest travel days ever at our nation’s airports have been since late May. The agency predicts it will continue to hit new highs as we’re in the middle of the busy summer travel season.
As July rolls around, so does National Parks and Recreation Month, a time to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the well-being of communities. We invite you to celebrate this month by visiting one of Arkansas’s 52 state parks.