July 22, 2026
Opinion
Empowering Local Schools
National Lawmakers Put Education Authority Back in State HandsBy Chris Lesher, Public Information OfficerChris.Lesher@senate.ar.govArkansas will now have broader authority to shape its own education policies…
Obituaries
News
Will We Stop Springing Forward and Falling Back?
US House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time PermanentBy Amelia Twyman of the Arkansas Advocatearkansasadvocate.comWASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Tuesday, July 14 to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide in a bipartisan move that pushes the country one step closer to ending the long-contested ritual of semiannual clock changes. The House passed…
Community
Adult Party on City Property Draws Both Criticism and Excitement
Photo submitted by Crossett Parks & Recreation Party goers float in the Crossett City Pool while DJ Swerveonem plays music as part of the first ever Adults Only Swim Party at the city property. Reaction from the community regarding the event included both excitement over something new and concern over the nature of the social…
Sports
Bullseye Bandits Win at State
Photo submitted The award winning 4-H Bullseye Bandit Junior Team pictured back row, left to right: John Henry Feldsman, Jep Pippen, Timothy Wallis, Callan Alford,…
Lifestyle
American by Choice
Photo submitted At an all-American beach vacation, naturalized American citizen Norma Mondragon smiles while surrounded by her husband, children and grandchild. The Mondragon parents both…