Local Opinion

HOW WE SEE IT: The ol' bait and switch in Benton County Voters in Benton County Quorum Court's District 7 won't get the representation they chose during the Nov. 6 general election. That's because the winner of the r... December 19, 2018

BLAGG: Stabilization centers mean justice for mentally ill Several hundred Arkansas law enforcement officers have now been trained in crisis intervention, learning how to interact with people they suspect suffer from me... December 19, 2018

OTHERS SAY A coronary for Christmas? ’Tis the season of the year when people can look forward to gifts, carols, tinsel-wrapped trees, candlelight services, family togetherness and … keeling over wi... by The Chicago Tribune - December 19, 2018

Goodbye, old friend On Friday, the best written, most independent and liveliest conservative U.S. news magazine was closed by its owner, Clarity Media Group. The ending was abrupt,... by JENNIFER RUBIN THE WASHINGTON POST - December 19, 2018

FRAN ALEXANDER: Flash from the past For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, "It might have been." by Fran Alexander - December 18, 2018

COMMENTARY: Tell a mother you know she's doing a good job Recently, a complete stranger hugged me in the grocery store. by Cynthia M. Allen Fort Worth Star-Telegram - December 18, 2018

NWA EDITORIAL: The bachelor Good news is always great to hear. For example, the news that a greater share of Arkansans holds bachelor's degrees today than in 2010. December 18, 2018

GUEST COMMENTARY: Early release of offenders an incomplete reform effort In 2012, John Van Landingham was a habitual offender serving a prison sentence of 45 years for brutally beating his wife in Benton County. Then, as now, many we... by Nathan Smith Special to the NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 17, 2018

NWA LETTERS Singers performed well and deserve big thanks December 17, 2018

OTHERS SAY - Shutdown no solution For the third time this year, a federalal government shutdown looms as President Donald Trump demands more money for a southern border wall in exchange for a bu... December 17, 2018

Important research GOOGLE solves a lot of problems every day for millions of people trying to figure something out. What time does that new doughnut shop close? What’s a good reci... December 17, 2018

GREG HARTON: 'Rapid response' critical to safety, state panel says It's fair to ask whether recommendations of the governor's commission on school safety, issued early this month in a 124-page report, will lead to lasting and s... by Greg Harton - December 16, 2018

NWA EDITORIAL: The enforcers If we're to gauge by the crowd at a recent public feedback session, the sheriffs of Washington and Benton counties might be on thin ICE when it comes to adminis... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 16, 2018

MASTERSON ONLINE: Were he ‘the Devil’ Those born into the last two generations of Americans likely never heard of the late radio commentator and nationally syndicated columnist Paul Harvey. by Mike Masterson - December 15, 2018

NWA EDITORIAL: Pat, pat, pat The student journalists at Har-Ber High School kids showed up to plead their case before the school board the other night, having already been successful in res... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 15, 2018