Opinion

Harmon Seawel Betty Alphin Getson was an outstanding person. We were blessed to have her with us for 81 years.

U.S. John Boozman I’ve talked with farmers, ranchers and agriculture industry stakeholders in our state and across the country to gather their input and priorities for the next farm bill.

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas families and businesses will save more than $483 million in income taxes next year, thanks to a tax cut passed by the legislature during a three-day special session. Also, Arkansas homeowners will see their property taxes go down by about $46 million because the legislature increased the homestead property tax credit from $425 to $500.

By now, we all know that social media is what you make of it. The targeted posts, filtered photos and carefully chosen words we see on social media are never the whole story. Over the past 15 years, these platforms have dominated our lives, influencing everything from political elections to mental health. And as June rolls around, it seems to bring out the worst (and sometimes the best) in so many people when it comes to social media.

World War II was a generation-defining event. Perhaps no aspect was more significant than the invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, on June 6, 1944.

Women have been part of the American military narrative since the Revolutionary War, initially serving as nurses, spies, and support staff. Today, they are integral to every branch of the armed forces, serving in roles that span from combat pilots to intelligence analysts.

To the readers and subscribers of the Pocahontas Star Herald, I humbly introduce myself, Elaine Brown, as the new editor of the Star Herald which, up to now, has been in the skillful hands of the now Regional Sales Director John Allen French. I am stepping into this role with great anticipation and hopeful collaborations with many of you in the Pocahontas and Randolph County communities.