Letters to the Editor
During the week of Oct. 23-27 fellow brothers and sisters in Christ felt the joy of attending a revival of unity here in Ozark County. Folks from at least six different churches gathered together to hear powerful messages at each of the four hosting churches. Each pastor – Halbert Smith, Bruce...
I would like to thank all the many volunteers who made Hootin an Hollarin 2023 possible. First, the committee members who have been attending meetings since May, planning their events and taking care of their many responsibilities.
Next, I want to thank all of the volunteers that set up the...
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the huge price disparity since Phillips 66 bought out the Bullseye stations?
Over the past two months, I have recorded the price differences between Ava, West Plains and Mountain Home, Arkansas. The former Bullseye stations are averaging 35 cents higher...
Since the storms more than a month ago, we have seen local and county workers go the extra mile to help residents. Ozark County Road and Bridge Department workers cleared county roads as quickly as they possibly could. And we can't say enough about White River Valley Electric Co-op and the...
Bakersfield’s track relay team competed at sectionals last week, and while they didn’t advance to state, the team did achieve a personal record. Shown are Nathan Watlington, Gaige Samuels, Coach Tammy Lamb, Jacob Watlington, Brooks Amburgy, Amani Kowiti and assistant Kurt Watlington.
In response to the letter in last week’s Times from Cindy Shimkus, “Charged does not mean guilty:”
People talking about the one who is charged is just the beginning, Cindy.
Police and prosecutors do not like to be proven wrong. You will need enough money to buy justice.
Get a good lawyer, and...
How do you do it? How do you start each day with a full measure of devotion to protect and lead in our community?
How do you give up your nights and weekends, away from those you love, to prepare for what might happen – and probably will? How do you show up and put yourself in danger for strangers...
We here at Gainesville R-V Schools continue to strive for transparency as we march closer to the Nov. 6 election and the hopeful passing of Proposition Gainesville Schools. We have focused on educating the community on our greatest needs and ensuring that our plan for how to spend the funds has...
I am a 1989 graduate of Gainesville High School, a lifelong member of this community and a second-term school board member at Gainesville R-V.
No one likes a tax increase. The bottom line, however, is that our aged facility needs attention, and Gainesville R-V School needs the support of this...
Amendment 1
The first part of the proposed Amendment 1 sounds good – campaign finance report. Who could be against that?
The second part sounds bad. Have you read Section 3 on redistricting? What an absolute nightmare. Look at all the factors that would have to be satisfied to make it comply....