Local Opinion

GARY SMITH: Thank you very much Columnist Gary Smith engages in self-examination to determine why he never became a rock star. by Gary Smith - December 6, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Thursday's thumbs A few thumby thoughts on solar power, the drama in Washington's impeachment hearings and other grilling news. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 5, 2019

OTHERS SAY: A Silent Sam sham For more than a year, the University of North Carolina's Board of Governors has tried to resolve a problem that didn't really exist: What should it do with Sile... by The Charlotte Observer - December 5, 2019

HOYT PURVIS: From politics to musicians, books tell amazing stories Columnist Hoyt Purvis offers up his annual recommendations for reading. by Hoyt Purvis - December 4, 2019

BRENDA BLAGG: Taking the initiative Columnist Brenda Blagg says the many proposals vying for a spot on the 2020 general election may prove a bit confusing. by Brenda Blagg - December 4, 2019

NWA Letters to the Editor Letter writers weigh in on parking, POA December 3, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: A creative playbook Fearing the popularity of a move to legalize marijuana for recreational use, opponents hope to thwart petition efforts to get the pro-pot measures on the ballot... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 3, 2019

LOWELL GRISHAM: Shedding our jerseys Columnist Lowell Grisham suggests broadening one's idea of group identification can help promote empathy for others. by Lowell Grisham - December 3, 2019

Guest editorial A FORMER president of the United States—the one born and reared in Arkansas—came by the other day and spoke before 900 invited guests in Little Rock. December 2, 2019

NWA LETTERS Trump’s character flaws create plenty of problems December 2, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Avoidable losses Lawmakers should require landlords to install smoke detectors in properties they're renting out. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 1, 2019

GREG HARTON: A monument stands for something Columnist Greg Harton ponders people's attachments to Bentonville's Confederate statue. by Greg Harton - December 1, 2019

MASTERSON ONLINE: Earning her stripes For Sarah Thomas of Brandon, Miss., life at 46 has become a trailblazing adventure no woman in sports history has experienced. by Mike Masterson - November 30, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: A rare bird The makers of the Bluebird of Happiness deserve credit for their willingness to end production for a cause they earnestly believe in. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - November 30, 2019

Doug Thompson: A patriot speaks up Columnist Doug Thompson quotes federal Russia expert Fiona Hill telling Congress members to stop being dupes. by Doug Thompson - November 30, 2019