• State Capitol in Review •
T h e A rkansas legislature and the governor agreed earlier this year that food stamps should not be used to buy candy, soft drinks and junk food.
Opinion
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From Scratch
We survived Memorial Day weekend — and not a tornado in sight this time. That’s the kind of blessing you count twice when your family cabin is in tornado country and the weather forecast calls for rain all weekend.
RAY COLEMAN SNODGRASS
Ray Coleman Snodgrass, 95, of i Pocahontas passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis.
Just Jana
Mike was making us a hash for lunch. We had 5 eggs but have had them awhile. I told him you do the float test to see if they are good or not. He said “Ok, so if they float they are good?” Watching the eggs float “Or bad. I don’t remember.” On a side note, we need more eggs… I think the hardest part of adulting is getting out of your bed at 6am and turning the alarm off when you know you could probably get away with staying there.
Medical Matters
Tick-Borne Illnesses on the Rise in Arkansas: What you need to know!
• Arkansas House •
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we are reminded of the vital role mothers play in the strength and well-being of our families and communities. This legislative session, the General Assembly made maternal health a top priority, passing a series of bills aimed at ensuring that every mother in our state has access to the care and support she needs before, during, and after pregnancy.
Just Jana
I heard my first Whipperwill of the season last night. Either that or someone was whistling at me. Since it was 3 a.m., in my bathroom, I really hope it was the bird...
• State Capitol in Review •
The legislature officially adjourned the 2025 regular session on May 5, and is not scheduled to convene again until the 2026 fiscal session.