Letter to the Editor: Enacting a constitutional amendment to strengthen FOIA

In 1989 I ran against then-Secretary of State, Bill McCuen. During our campaign I and others brought up some issues of his misdeeds, so he had his computer erased by an expert. However, the FBI had the means to resurrect the hard drive and this sent poor Bill off to prison. I feel Governor Huckabee…

ByMHO Newsroom Staff14 hours ago0Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Don’t hide behind innuendo and error-filled claims

Normally it’s good to see healthy debate on issues such as the MHSD millage issue. But I believe some people have crossed the line, especially when they allege school board members and administrators have broken the law and are being untruthful. It is evident to this 76-year-old, who was born and raised in Mountain Home,…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 27, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government

Letter to the editor: Witness to 42 years of dedication to children, young adults

No, I do not live in the Mountain Home School District at this time. I have retired to the Cotter community after living in the Mountain Home district for over 35 years. I have a long experience living in that fine, exceptional district, raising two fine young adults in that same school district and working…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 25, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Education facilities essential

I am retired in the Mountain Home area, and have been directly exposed to the local school district only a few years, exclusively at the junior and high schools. What I observe is an excellent educator and leadership staff, providing innovative and effective education to students in marginal facilities. The curriculum is organized around career…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 20, 20230Comments

Column Government News

Letter to the Editor: I am planning on voting FOR the Mountain Home Public School millage

Editor: If you are in opposition to the school millage or are in favor of the school millage, and would like to voice your opinion publicly, please send an email to [email protected] I am planning on voting FOR the Mountain Home Public School millage. I have toured the existing high school and have seen first…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 19, 20230Comments

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Letter to the Editor: Opposing Arkansas Bill 197 and short term rentals

I am compelled to add my voice to those raised in opposition to Bill 197. As homeowners and residents of our communities, we have seen first-hand the nothingness that short-term rentals have brought to the communities from which they profit. STRs turn neighborhoods into ghost towns. They undermine both availability and affordability for people who…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 20, 20230Comments