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More work needed to save the Postal Service
Columns Comments Updated: Apr 23, 2013 12:49pmSometimes one wonders if Congress has it in for the U.S. Postal Service. However, some missteps taken by the Postal Service are often self-inflicted.
The Postal Service is in an awkward...
We can work hard, but our starting point influences our fate
Columns Comments Updated: Apr 16, 2013 2:45pmThe single weightiest and greatest predictor of outcome is the starting point. That’s what all the social scientists say. And they are correct. Statistically and otherwise.
No; things are...
Recycled seeds bud for zombie-free urban garden
Columns Comments Updated: Apr 16, 2013 1:27pmLittle green sprouts are finally popping out of the saturated peat pellets under a plastic dome in my kitchen. This year, I decided forgo the costly trip to the garden stores. I will not be...
Stiffer penalties for texting, driving
Columns Comments Updated: Apr 16, 2013 1:21pmSaturday morning while drinking coffee with a White Hall resident I got an earful from his son, an accountant who said he recently drove from Pine Bluff to Little Rock and was passed by at least...
Journalist left mark on state
Editorials Comments Updated: Apr 16, 2013 1:16pmRobert S. McCord, a journalist known for his efforts to open local and state government to every citizen, died Saturday morning of complications from pneumonia.
McCord, 84, earned his place...
The scoop on date — and un-date — nights for parents
Columns Comments Updated: Apr 08, 2013 11:31pmSetting aside regular time for date night is a common practice among couples dedicated to maintaining the health of their relationships amongst the chaos that is raising a family. Couples raising...
Police target area violators
Editorials Comments Updated: Apr 08, 2013 11:24pmPolice zero tolerance efforts paid off in the Redfield area Friday night with 10 arrests, including four for driving while intoxicated and one for simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms....
Can words change a nation’s attitude?
Columns Comments Updated: Apr 08, 2013 11:20pmI have never been a fan of political correctness. My spouse can attest that too often I say what I think, not what would be the most appropriate comment.
Over the years I have owned a number...
Our veterans are paying a high price
Columns Comments Updated: Apr 01, 2013 5:26pmI have visited Arlington National Cemetery, the most hallowed burial ground of our nation’s fallen.
A longtime friend served a tour with the Guards of Honor at the Tomb of the Unknowns at...
Open hearing on track permit
Editorials Comments Updated: Apr 01, 2013 5:22pmIf you support or oppose a proposed mud racing track in Jefferson County, you had an opportunity Thursday evening to state your opinion. You also have until Friday afternoon to file a written...