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Tag: No Second Thoughts

NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Something In The Air
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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Something In The Air

Once it’s nearing dawn’s early light and your rocket’s red glare hits my rooftop, that’s a different story.

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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Two Gunslingers
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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Two Gunslingers

The townsfolk have sent many a telegram to this here newspaper pointing out some of this online balderdash, suggesting that maybe the comments are becoming a little bent and wanting me to uncork the bronc.

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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: I Need to Know
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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: I Need to Know

After exhausting local leads to get this rumor verified, I submitted a fun little thing we journalists call a Freedom of Information Act request. It’s a simple note, well written and specific. The fun thing is the other person or entity, with few exceptions, must comply or face penalties and perhaps even jail time.

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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Blue Sunday
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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Blue Sunday

You race to open the cooler, shuffle through the ice and “count your blessings.” If you didn’t stock up on Saturday like the bootleggers you saw yesterday — loading their trunks with dollies stacked with cases of beer — there will be no joy found in grilling Sunday’s dinner.

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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Candy
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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Candy

I personally called BS when, in late November, the name “Cupcake” was chosen because of the Christmas holidays.

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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Joe
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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Joe

It has come to my attention that not only are many unsure of my preferred monicker, but some are also discussing the matter over dinner! It’s pretty flattering to know I’m dinnertime fodder, but let me set the record straight.

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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Makin’ Some Noise
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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: Makin’ Some Noise

Community journalism is a double-edged sword. On one edge you’ve got an organization whose goal is to provide objective facts for the betterment of the people you serve. The other edge is just as sharp — nay, oftentimes sharper — and consists of those whose objective is to steal the spotlight from the real issues.

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27 October 2026

Woodwind Ensembles

· Oct. 27 – HSU Woodwind Ensembles, Harwood Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Event is free and open to the public.

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29 October 2026

Pediatrics Plus Fall Fest

A sensory-friendly event organized by Pediatrics Plus. Trunk-or-treat, face painting, pumpkins and more. Taking place at Feaster Park in Arkadelphia.

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30 October 2026

Vocal Scholarship Competition

The Division of Music of Ouachita Baptist University would like to invite you to the 29th Annual Mary Shambarger Vocal…

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30 October 2026

Main Street Trick or Treat

The City of Arkadelphia will host the Main Street Trick or Treat on October 31, in downtown Arkadelphia from 3:00…

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Town Square, 800 Main St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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01 December 2026

Carol of Lights

Join us for the return of Carol of Lights on Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas Hall…

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Arkansas Hall, 1118 Henderson St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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