STATE OF ARKANSAS
The 2023 Regular Session is now underway. The session began on Monday, January 9 when members of the 94th General Assembly took the oath of office.
January 2023
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Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Pay Our Civic Rent
The current proposal for a new high school at the Highland School District needs our attention and support. In my opinion the request is reasonable, and the need is obvious.
Letter to the Editor
Polydrug use is nothing new to the world of drugs. Some addicts use different drugs at once whether intentional or unintentional.
Piece of Arkansas History Earns National Designation
More than four years ago I used this space to share the ongoing efforts to preserve the Butterfield Overland Trail, a piece of Arkansas’s history that helped shape westward expansion. Now there is more to celebrate as legislation I championed to designate this landmark pathway as a national historic trail has been signed into law.
Tax changes coming for Arkansans in 2023
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A new year comes with new taxes to file, and there will be some changes that can impact you at a federal and state level.
FINANCIAL FOCUS
As you know, inflation was big news throughout 2022. But will it continue in 2023? And looking even further ahead, how should you account for inflation in your long-term plans? In regard to the first question, many experts predict that inflation will cool off this year, though there are no guarantees.
Fulton County Fair Association accepting vendors for 18th annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market
The Fulton County Fair Association is now accepting vendors for the 18th annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market on April 1 in Salem, Ark. The flea market started 20 years ago and was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID. It is a popular event for our area and many vendors return each year with quality items for shoppers.
Sharp County Regional Airport plans for grass runway to increase accessibility for different types of aircraft
ebrown@cherryroad.com Sharp County Regional Airport Authority held its first meeting of 2023 on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 3 p.m.
Ash Flat undergoes a change in water/sewer superintendent
The Ash Flat City Council held their first meeting of 2023 on Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. Judge Larry Fowler called the meeting to order. The current meeting’s agenda was approved, as well as the minutes from the Dec. 12 and Nov. 28 meetings. Department reports followed.