Letter To The Editor: On the Subject of Education, Jobs and the Environment

Dear Editor, When I read the April 11 edition of the Herald, it was obvious I would have to weigh in on matters yet again. The article that caught my eye focused on Senator John Boozman’s visit to Rison. The three main issues are jobs, education, and the environment. Some of you may recall my previous...

Laws Need To Be Enforced To Really Make ‘Rison Shine’

Dear Editor, I’ve been following the revitalization efforts published in your paper. Again, I am compelled to weigh in on such efforts. ‘Rison Shine’ had been a motivational phrase used by Mr Sims, a previous elementary school principal. It could be such for this town as well. Let me explain. My family...

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to personally thank Tim Roberts and Jared Spears who work for the county for helping me last Thursday night.  An extremely large old Oak tree fell across our road during the thunderstorms and heavy rain. This tree was so large it was completely blocking the road. I had to walk in...

Letter To The Editor: Be Cautious When Supporting Local Mining of Lignite

Dear Editor, I find it tough to believe that the people of Cleveland County have sat by and let the wool be pulled over their eyes about Lignite Mining. Maybe folks think the mining people will go under the ground to get the coal? Maybe they dont understand the affects of STRIP MINING? Check your land deeds...

Letter to the Editor: City Needs To Look At Projects for Kids

Dear Editor, As I read the February 22 edition, I noticed Mr. Britt Talent said it would be pointless to commit to revitalizing the crumbling downtown area if the community wasn’t supportive. If I may comment and put my two cents in. Within the last three years, I have contacted various city councilmen and...

Support for Clint Childress Family Is Truly Appreciated

Letter to the Editor, I would like to take this time to express how proud  I am of our small community of New Edinburg. People say small communities are dying and that is true because people tend to worry about self  and not concerned with their neighbors or community. If we want to make a better place to...

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