Letters to the Editor

Opinion letters offer voice

I am happy to read that your newspaper is accepting opinion letters to the editor. This may seem obvious, but these days, freedom of speech on opinions is harder to find in local …

Opinion letters offer voice

I am happy to read that your newspaper is accepting opinion letters to the editor. This may seem obvious, but these days freedom of speech on opinions is harder to find in local papers than …

Heck on point

Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck was right on point with his article “Making the most of security systems.”  Years ago, when I was in Minneapolis doing cop work, I responded to …

Heck on point 

Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck was right on point with his article “Making the most of security systems.”   Years ago, when I was in Minneapolis doing cop work, I responded to …

As a parent, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges families face accessing quality early childhood education. Seven years ago, I sat on the floor of an early childhood classroom with my …

Last week, Jackie Johnson wrote you a letter, and you published it. I thank you, dear editor, and I thank Jackie Johnson. She wrote about being a Big Brother or a Big Sister to a needy boy or …

It takes a village of people and a wonderful community to make wishes and dreams come true for families in need at this time of year. The Foley Area Lions and the Ramey Morrill Lions facilitated the …

Consider volunteering in 2025

As we enter 2025, many of us are considering resolutions and ways to make this year more meaningful. One opportunity I encourage everyone to consider is volunteering.   Of course, I hope …

A letter to Chief Justice Roberts

Dear Chief Justice Roberts,   I am writing to express my disapproval of you as a Supreme Court Justice and the manner and direction the Supreme Court is taking under your direction as Chief …

Will things change? 

People voted for Donald Trump because they wanted to improve the economy by lowering gas prices, imposing tariffs on China and reducing illegal immigration. But will Trump actually succeed in making …

We are gonna be OK

In this topsy-turvy world, where right seems wrong, good is deemed bad, wars are raging around the globe, political turmoil runs rampant, crime continues to increase, protests are common, etc. …

A cautionary reminder  

During Roman times, when a victorious general paraded through Rome, a person accompanied him and whispered, “You are mortal. You are not a god,” and “Glory is fleeting.” …

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