Local Opinion

BRENDA BLAGG: Pope County blues A Mississippi casino operator will make another try this week to get a state license for a Pope County casino. by Brenda Blagg - July 17, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: So presidential Count us among the grateful that some of Arkansas' lawmakers in Washington recognize the nation's president went too far in attacking four Democrats who themsel... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - July 17, 2019

FRAN ALEXANDER: Not so happily ever-after "By one estimate, emissions from producing and incinerating plastics could amount to 56 gigatons of carbon -- almost 50 times the annual emissions of all of the... by Fran Alexander - July 16, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Have book, will travel There must be at least 50 ways to be a book lover. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - July 16, 2019

A dog’s life In March, a 7-year-old dog named Zelda endured what must have been an extremely lonely, frightening and uncomfortable five days. July 15, 2019

Not-so-special relationship Kim Darroch learned the hard way what it’s like to be on the receiving end of Donald Trump’s grim Twitter feed. He should take solace in the fact that he lost h... July 15, 2019

The giving mood THE GENEROSITY of Arkansans is another reason it is such a wonderful if small state. People from all walks of life willingly share their time, talent and money ... July 15, 2019

MIKE MASTERSON: Reflection on life Assuming our lives have purpose well beyond eating, sleeping and working, I find myself wondering at this advanced age how I'll evaluate my stay here given ther... by Mike Masterson - July 14, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Finding "yes" Thankfully, few political officeholders at the local level run for office solely on a desire to raise everyone's taxes. It's a good thing many -- we'd even say ... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - July 14, 2019

GREG HARTON: Legislature prevents scoot-bootin' I'm a huge fan of the Marvel Comics movies, whether it's Iron Man, Black Panther or Spiderman: Far from Home, the latest installment of the superhero saga. by Greg Harton - July 14, 2019

DOUG THOMPSON: More than one troubling question Whether there is a citizenship question or not is the least of my concerns about the upcoming U.S. Census. by Doug Thompson - July 13, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Patriotism misdirected Freedom makes people uncomfortable. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - July 13, 2019

NWA Letters to the Editor President being misled July 12, 2019

GARY SMITH: Apocalypse yeow! To celebrate our nation's independence, I went out in the street and set fire to a pile of money. And I wasn't alone. by Gary Smith - July 12, 2019

TED TALLEY: A moon landing in a muddy bayou Those "what were they thinking" headscratcher moments become more frequent the older I get. by Ted Talley - July 11, 2019