I had never witnessed the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before my recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

Editor and publisher Scott Loftis reflects on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

I used to enjoy social media. A decade or more ago, it was a way to keep up with friends, or catch up with old classmates or former work colleagues. You could find someone you hadn’t …

Lampyridae. The name sort of sounds intimidating, like it might be some prehistoric flesh-eating beast.

Efforts to suspend the gas tax have stalled in Congress and went nowhere at the state level in Arkansas.

Editor: Reading about another vicious dog attack (CCN, 5/26/26) was deeply disturbing. Three dogs attacking a bicyclist must have been horrific for the victim. To make matters worse, these dogs …

How many constitutional amendments will Arkansas voters consider in November? At least three and as many as six, though probably not that many.

I am honored to introduce myself to the community as your new Postmaster. My name is Leanna Britt, and I am very excited to begin this journey serving the residents and businesses of Green Forest and Alpena, Arkansas.

Editor and publisher Scott Loftis expresses his disappointment in a local utility company aggressively cutting a willow tree on his property.

Rep. Jim Wooten, R-Beebe, knew his resolution meant to reduce spending for the LEARNS Act’s educational freedom accounts would not gain much traction. In fact, he said so.

The governor’s reckless spending is out of control, and the long-term consequences are yet to come. 

What’s the country’s biggest threat? According to U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, it’s not a nuclear-armed Iran, China attacking Taiwan, or the nearly $40 trillion national debt.

Steve Brawner When Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes an honest statement when asked about someday maybe running for president (“Certainly, you know, things cross your mind”), it’s worth a …

Scott Loftis Open government and public access to records are essential to a healthy democracy. That principle is the focus of Sunshine Week, which began Sunday, March 15, and continues through …

Scott Loftis Voters in Carroll County and statewide sent a clear message in last week’s election regarding how they feel on matters both statewide and here at home. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, …

Steve Brawner The United States is celebrating its America250 semiquincentennial, and Arkansas is doing its part to plan the party. The semiquincentennial (“simee-quin-centennial”) marks 250 …

To the voters of Carroll County, thank you for participating in this election and for taking an active role in our local government. Elections are how communities make decisions, and I respect the …

Voters in Carroll County and statewide sent a clear message in last week’s election regarding how they feel on matters both statewide and here at home.

Scott Loftis If you read this column often at all, you know how I feel about cold weather in particular and winter in general. I can’t stand either one of them, except for the saving grace of …

Steve Brawner Here’s an issue not being discussed much in this year’s campaign: The winners of U.S. Senate races across the country likely will face a Social Security financial crisis near the …