EDITORIAL >> Bob Johnson is no Truman

The budget deficit is exploding, unemployment is rising, violence in Iraq and Afghanistan is climbing, school test scores continue to lag, and Bob Johnson says he may run for the United States Senate. Will the bad news never cease?A Republican blog leaked the word last week that “Death Star Bob Johnson,” as the Arkansas Times calls the state senator from […]

TOP STORY >> Elderly find comfort at area centers

By SCOTT LOFTISSpecial to The LeaderAugust in Arkansas means the heat is on, and temperatures that can be an aggravation for some local residents can be a real danger for others – especially the elderly.Many local seniors live on fixed incomes and can’t afford to run their air conditioners during the hot summer months. One alternative for some of those […]

TOP STORY >> Junior auxiliaries help students

By JEFFREY SMITHLeader staff writerThe Jacksonville Junior Auxiliary and the Junior Auxiliary of Cabot made sure needy school children were prepared for the first day of school with free backpacks and supplies. A Backpack Blast-off was held by the Jacksonville Junior Auxiliary on Aug. 8 at the Jacksonville Boys and Girls Club. The auxiliary gave out 220 backpacks to students […]