Ahrens: We're the medium, you're the message
Over the decades, January has become a meaningful month for the Log Cabin Democrat. A year ago this month I assumed the prodigious responsibility of furthering the legacy of local, relevant community...
View ArticleMcCollum's Column: A March lion and frozen challenges in tournaments
It seemed such a good idea at the time. In January, the Arkansas Activities Association Board of Directors sent most of the state tournaments to the hinterlands. Central Arkansas was shut out. All of...
View ArticleThe Buzz
A photo opportunity with the kids. The Easter bunny will be at the Vilonia Fire Department from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., March 29. Parents are invited to bring their cameras and take photos. Hosted by the...
View ArticleNew law saves good, small schools
Sometimes the Legislature gets it wrong, sometimes it gets it right, and sometimes it gets it right after getting it wrong for a while. read more
View ArticleFluoride and Faulkner County
Fluoridation of public drinking water is considered one of the top 10 health advancements in the past century. I really could not appreciate what that meant until Joyce and I moved back to my hometown...
View ArticleMcCollum's Column: It's all about guards and blue
Success in men’s college basketball at the highest level trends toward guards and blue bloods. Ten of the last 11 NCAA men’s champions, including Duke this year, have had blue as one of their primary...
View ArticleWe must all learn to live together
Dr. Martin Luther King, a man I truly respect, once said, “All people in this world are tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” In our nation...
View ArticleVilonia Sound Off: 0413
Vilonia has had two tornadoes in April. First 2011, second 2014. Are Vilonia residents having any PTSD regarding storms and this month? Head down, and won't feel better until summer. — Terence Brown...
View ArticleFCSO Report: Government transparency
When I was elected sheriff, there were many goals I wanted to accomplish. Obviously, you have to prioritize while factoring in budgetary constraints. I am a firm believer in government transparency....
View ArticleCompromise is leadership
Although the Faulkner County Quorum Court took no action during its nearly two-an-half-hour informal meeting Tuesday to discuss unfinished business, it felt like progress was made. Rather than the...
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