Columns/Editorials

Stock Photo, Anastasiya Vragova

Stock Photo, Anastasiya Vragova

Keys to Embracing Sleep

Sleep is extremely important to our health. Our bodies need it to repair muscles, consolidate memories, and regulate hormones and appetite.
The Day Your Pet Saves YOU!

The Day Your Pet Saves YOU!

The Day Your Pet Saves YOU!

When we think about pet safety, most of us picture ourselves protecting our pets. We buckle them into the car, keep dangerous foods out of reach, take them to the veterinarian, and hope that if an emergency ever happens, we'll know exactly what to do. But what if, just once, we turned the tables?
Paws 4 Safety

Paws 4 Safety

It's Not Just the Heat. It's the Bugs That Come With It!

We all know it… the temperatures continue to soar, the humidity is thick, and many of us are spending more time indoors trying to stay cool. And just like us, most pets are also spending more time indoors. A brief potty break and back inside they come.
Saving Seeds

Saving Seeds

Saving Seeds

The practice of saving seeds from your garden has been going on since the dawn of agriculture. Many gardeners may have accidentally saved seeds, allowing ripe fruits to drop, sprouting into plants the following year.
Paws 4 Safety

Paws 4 Safety

Is it a Seizure or Tremor?

Few things are more frightening for a pet owner than watching their pet suddenly begin shaking, collapse on the floor, or lose control of their body. In those first few moments, it's easy to assume the worst and panic. While seizures and tremors can appear similar, they are not the same thing.

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 6/13-6/19

Good afternoon, and Happy Juneteenth. I hope you've all had a great week. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department is actively patrolling all areas of the county to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Hammerhead Worm

Hammerhead Worm

Hammerhead Worms in Arkansas

I recently received a call from a homeowner reporting seeing a hammerhead worm on their property here in Cleveland County.Hammerhead worms, an invasive species of terrestrial flatworms, have been confirmed in at least 10 counties in Arkansas.