After disaster, we’re all on same side

The TV meteorologist kept saying the tornado would strike the University of Arkansas Medical Center at 2:30 p.m. and Arkansas Children’s Hospital three minutes later. If so, we’d have taken a direct hit sometime in between.

Icing out the Republican field

News flash: Even in steamy Florida, American politics have become subject to flashfreezing.

Friend suggests visit to dermatologist

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have developed some dark spots on my face over the past few years. I cover them up with makeup, but they seem to be getting worse. A friend of mine keeps chastising me for spending time in the sun.

Brief amounts of exercise have health benefits

Dear Doctors: I heard on the news about research that associates walking every day with living a longer life. Both of my grandfathers are avid walkers.

Burro in pants and carrying a basket

Isaw the burro wearing pants and carrying a basket filled with paper flowers.“Oh, my gosh!” I said. “That poor burro.” There are several burros with this job in this Mexican town and, as burro employment goes, it’s a pretty easy gig.

Supporting Muslim friend during Ramadan

DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my best friends is Muslim. We are currently in the season of Ramadan. While I am not Muslim, I hang out with her a lot.During this period, she can eat at only certain times, and she absolutely cannot drink alcohol.

Pondering the most enduring verdict

Should Donald Trump’s future be decided by judges and juries? Or by voters?

Kids’ safety always comes first

Wildfires along the rural Custer County countryside were not the only thing quickly spreading Tuesday.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO Regional Science Fair winners for Clinton Middle School included Andrea Robben, Oklahoma Junior Academy of Science (OJAS); Cari Constein, OJAS; Rico Villanueva, State Science Fair; Jenny Barnett, State Science Fair; T.J.Gemaehlich, Best Regional Fair, State Science Fair; Robin Reinart,...

4 essential reads on Easter's surprisingly complicated history

WHAT'S EASTER ABOUT?In some ways, the answer is pretty simple: Jesus Christ, and Christians' belief that he rose from the dead. In other ways, though, the springtime holiday is far from straightforward. How did rabbits get involved?