Local Opinion

MIKE MASTERSON: Cyber theft Anyone else notice the story the other day that revealed 114 Arkansas communities have been struck by cyberattacks over the past two years? I darn near swallowe... by Mike Masterson - February 18, 2020

NWA EDITORIAL: Order in the courts It's not quite as exclusive an experience as happens ever four years in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, but Arkansans today will finally get their opportunity to... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - February 18, 2020

ART HOBSON: Understanding the new coronavirus Preparation is key if U.S., world is to contain outbreaks of deadly new viruses. by Art Hobson - February 18, 2020

NWA EDITORIAL: Making a quorum Endorsements in two Benton County Republican primary races for the Quorum Court that will decide who takes the office. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - February 17, 2020

And another thing … IT’S A SHAME that so many candidates for president have dropped out already. Forty-eight states and all the territories have yet to vote. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - February 17, 2020

OTHERS SAY Sane people, unite What on Earth was director Julia Reichert thinking at the Oscars? American Factory is a very good documentary, backed by Barack and Michelle Obama, about the gr... by THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS - February 17, 2020

MIKE MASTERSON: Ozark wonders Valued readers likely know about my many columns over the years centered around the natural beauty of our Ozark Mountains and efforts to preserve their abundant... by Mike Masterson - February 16, 2020

GREG HARTON: It's not easy being blue these days Ambushes, attacks raise level of tensions among those hired to protect, serve and enforce the law. by Greg Harton - February 16, 2020

NWA EDITORIAL: On the House Editorial page endorsements for the primary races for the Arkansas House of Representatives. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - February 16, 2020

MASTERSON ONLINE: Credit score matters Three decades have passed since I began paying close attention to my credit score and everything that's affected by it. by Mike Masterson - February 15, 2020

GARY SMITH: Speaking my language (sort of) Some folks are worked up over the subtitles in the best picture winner at the Oscars. by Gary Smith - February 14, 2020

NWA EDITORIAL: Washington County first! Two resolutions about keeping federal and state inmates in the Washington County jail are interesting, but offer no funding solutions to establish long-term sta... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - February 13, 2020

TED TALLEY: Making musical memories wherever the journey goes A missed trip to Germany turns into a search for musical memories in the Lone Star State. by Ted Talley - February 13, 2020

Will Sanders’ victories matter in the long run? Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the top vote-getter in the first two presidential primary contests, has staked a fragile claim to being the Democrats’ early front-r... by KAREN TUMULTY THE WASHINGTON POST - February 13, 2020

COMMENTARY: Try, try again You won't believe what Bill and Melinda Gates are saying makes them "skeptical." by Valerie Strauss The Washington Post - February 12, 2020