Joan LaVanway
Joan retired from the U.S. Postal Service and enjoyed sewing, hunting and fishing in her free time
Author: Joel Phelps
Democratic state senator vying for Arkansas governor’s seat
Love described his campaign as a bold one “centered on protecting public schools, empowering communities, and driving inclusive economic growth across the state—especially in rural and underserved areas.”
With most Arkansas cotton in the ground, growers wary of ‘wet feet’
With most Arkansas cotton in the ground, growers are now contending with high soil moisture and the prospect of stunted plants if things don’t dry out soon
Arkansas Advocate: Buffalo River permanently hog-free
After 13 years, large-scale swine farms are banned — permanently — within the Buffalo River watershed, ending a saga that started when Arkansas environmental regulators quietly approved a general water permit for C&H Hog Farms in 2012
Felony Friday: Human Development Center CNA charged with beating resident
A disabled adult stepped into an outside courtyard at the Arkadelphia Human Development Center for some fresh air, apparently triggering an act of violence by a caretaker and Certified Nursing Assistant
AGFC seeking schools to break new ground in outdoor education
Thirty schools will be chosen from across the state to participate in the program during its first year
Stateline: Guns kill more US children than other causes, but state policies can help, study finds
More American children and teens die from firearms than any other cause, but there are more deaths in states with more permissive gun policies, according to a new study