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Marilyn Heifner Should Resign
WHAT’S THE POINT? Marilyn Heifner’s dishonesty disqualifies her from serving in a position of public trust.
Executive director Marilyn Heifner lied when asked if the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission had received a counteroffer in its bid to lease or buy the old post office in the town square. Continue reading...
Back On Trail Of Public Transit
Let the debate go on. Washington County Quorum Court will take at least another month to decide if or when to send a proposed transit tax to county voters. Continue reading...
‘Mistake’? Not With Rogers Schools
The sharp, snide remark by letter writer Angie Guthrie aimed at Rogers residents (“Unity is best for Bentonville students,” Jan. 24) misdirects her frustration about her town’s overcrowding. Continue reading...
From Flying Saucers To Flying Spires
VOL LESTER PLAYED NO SMALL PART IN USING ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST HELICOPTERS
How well do you really know those you come in daily contact with? Hearts of small boys often beat in the bodies of outwardly serious businessmen. Continue reading...
Nuggets Of Uplifting News Can Be Found
TWO JOHN BROWN STUDENTS ON ROAD TO RECOVERY FROM ACCIDENT THANKS TO RALLY OF SUPPORT
It’s not uncommon to hear people complain that newspapers and the media in general are filled with nothing but bad news. Continue reading...
We Can Do Better than Single Stream Recycling
LET YOUR MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, OTHER OFFICIALS KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT PROCESS
Most parents have experienced that moment after telling their child to straighten his/her room when the little rebel looks you defiantly in the eye and kicks toys, game pieces, books, clothes, shoes, etc. all into a big pile. Continue reading...
Living In A Safe Zone In Class Warfare
WE HAVEN’T GONE AS WHOLE-HOG FOR THE ‘LEAVE THE RICH ALONE’ ATTITUDE THE GOP SEEMS STUCK WITH
In Northwest Arkansas, the 1 percent and everybody else get along at least as well as anywhere else in the country. Continue reading...
Fayetteville Business Commended For Kindness
I am writing this to bring to your attention an act of great kindness and honesty which occurred recently. Continue reading...
PTAs of state, take heed
Parent Teacher Associations across Arkansas, make sure you have checks and balances in place to ensure you aren’t scammed like elementary schools in Springdale and Bentonville have been over the past three years. Continue reading...
Stadium’s Future Grows Cloudy
WHAT’S THE POINT? War Memorial Stadium’s future is an issue left open too long.
Can a major stadium expansion be justified for the sake of two NCAA football games a year? Continue reading...
Courts Fly Over Cuckoo’s Nest
In America, anyone can grow up to be an elected oft cial. I suppose that’s just one of the risks we face. Continue reading...
Recognize Gay Relationship
I am thankful for The Northwest Arkansas Times. I appreciate its arrival on my doorstep each morning, and am blessed to have a voice and space in this newspaper through the Faith Matters column. This newspaper has given a voice to a wide variety of religious traditions. It is a sign of respect for all people and the faith that they hold dear. Continue reading...
Another bowl season
Answer: Les Miserables by Tolstoy
THE Northwest Arkansas Times had a story Sunday about all the students who’ve been participating in Quiz Bowls this year. Schools in Fayetteville and Fort Smith did particularly well this bowl season. In this part of the state, Ramay Junior High won, Woodland Junior placed, and Ramsey Junior showed. Chaffin Junior in Fort Smith placed fourth, just out of the money. Continue reading...
Kudos Deserved For Response
WHAT’S THE POINT? Simultaneous incidents this week at two Springdale food plants were good tests of emergency responders’ preparedness.
What are the chances that a city would experience two accidental ammonia leaks at virtually the same time? Continue reading...
Cities Partner On Transportation
The partnership announced this week between Fayetteville and Fort Smith is more evidence of how much change has occurred in this region of the state. Continue reading...
