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  • Lincoln gives a lesson in weighing our words

    There is an old saying that all of us should think about from time to time -- Empty Barrels Make the Most Noise -- because it will cause us to weigh our words …

    by Jim Davidson December 31, 2023

  • One Solitary Life

    He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman.

    December 25, 2023

  • A ‘world class’ blessing

    If you would like to have a "world class" blessing I can tell you where to find it. Just read Kayleigh McEnany's latest book "Serenity in the Storm -- Living T…

    by Jim Davidson December 24, 2023

  • Notes to nutcracker: elves might be easier

    You will not catch an Elf on the Shelf in our house. To each their own, but I won't be wreaking havoc on my own household for 24 days for the sake of Christmas…

    by Beth Reed December 17, 2023

  • Poverty will last longer than the holidays

    Having spent my entire adult life working in the nonprofit sector, from a fundraising perspective, all nonprofits look forward to end-of-year giving. For many …

    by Sallie Culbreth, guest columnist December 17, 2023

  • One of our nation’s most pressing needs

    Soon after the turn of the century, I learned something that would change my life forever. The late Mrs. Eva Easley, a faithful reader of my column in Bluefiel…

    by Jim Davidson December 10, 2023

  • Celebrate accomplishments of young Arkansans

    Serving others is a holiday tradition and, I'm proud to say, an Arkansas tradition. This is a great time of year to reflect on our blessings and consider how w…

    by U.S. Sen. John Boozman, guest columnist December 10, 2023

  • Thumbs column

    The merry month of December has arrived in the Spa City and its environs.

    by Melinda Gassaway, guest columnist December 6, 2023

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