Dave Perozek
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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...
COMMENTARY: Arkansas Rocks — Occasionally
GET READY FOR THE SHAKEOUT
BENTONVILLE — With spring right around the corner — never mind what Punxsutawney Phil says — it’s natural for Arkansans to start worrying about tornado season. Continue reading...
Drive-By Shooting Reported
SPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night.
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Elections Healthy For Us In Moderation
LET’S NOT USE A COLD SNAP TO REHASH THE SAME OLD ATTACKS ON THE GLOBAL WARMING THEORY
When one of my favorite issues rises to the surface of politicians’ conversations, I take note. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: State Finds Boy’s Death A Sore Subject
ARKANSAS SEEMS TO LEAVE FAMILY DISAPPOINTED
BENTONVILLE — Last Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Jonathan Nelson, the 9-year-old Bentonville boy who was killed when a soccer goal fell on him during recess at Elm Tree Elementary in Bentonville. Continue reading...
Thin-Skinned Need Not Apply For Office
GETTING ELECTED DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULD EXPECT EVERYONE TO PRAISE YOU AND YOUR POLICIES
Perhaps you’ve heard by now about the testy encounter between President Barack Obama and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer the other day. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: Sometimes You Just Can’t Help But Look
TOURISTS FLOCK TO DISASTER SITES
BENTONVILLE — The photos arrived by email the other day, from a family member who had taken the shots with his digital camera. Continue reading...
News Really Travels Quickly These Days
SILENCE FROM NINTH-GRADE CENTER CAMP HAS BEEN DEAFENING SINCE SURVEY RESULTS MADE PUBLIC
When the Bentonville School Board decided Tuesday to pursue construction of a second high school, it didn’t take long for word to spread. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: Lottery Could Do Worse Than Me, Right?
COLUMNIST THROWS HAT IN RING FOR ARKANSAS LOTTERY DIRECTOR POSITION, SUGGESTS CHANGES
BENTONVILLE — The Arkansas Lottery is hiring a new director. At last report, 68 people from around the country had applied for the job. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: Incumbents Are In One Group’s Crosshairs
GOOOH INTERESTED IN DOING SOMETING ABOUT AMERICA’S INCREASING DISSATISFACTION WITH CONGRESS
BENTONVILLE — Hardly a day goes by that my email inbox is not peppered with another message from GOOOH. Continue reading...
