City access to hospital trust money

This week the Clinton City Council voted to ask the people to let it have access to the nearly $11.4 million that has accumulated in the City of Clinton’s hospital trust fund.

When is Christmas? For church leaders, that’s complicated

On church calendars, parents and grandparents circle this December event with red ink.The problem for clergy is simple: When do they schedule that special Christmas service, or that concert full of Christmas classics?

Scrutiny of Ukraine church draws praise, fear of overreach

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After its searches of holy sites belonging to Ukraine’s historic Orthodox church, the nation’s security agency posted photos of evidence it recovered — including rubles, Russian passports and leaflets with messages from the Moscow patriarch.

No link found between arthritis and lymphoma

Dear Doctors: Is there a treatment for psoriatic arthritis that doesn't carry the risk of lymphoma or other cancers? I have this kind of arthritis, and it is very painful.

Donald Trump’s political death wish

What is former President Donald Trump thinking?

The city mouse and the country mouse

Back when my wife and I moved to the country, many of our citified friends were alarmed. One well-meaning fellow even questioned if I’d be safe out in rural Perry County, Ark., given my political apostasy. (Donald Trump won 75% of the 2020 vote there.

Big Republican field is key to Trump’s success

The New Hampshire primary is at least 14 months away, but already the shape of the contest is becoming as clear as the view of the early snowcap on Mount Washington from the scenic vista along Route 16.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, killing 2,403 American soldiers and civilians.TODAY'S FACT:Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the Senate voted for a war resolution, 82-0. The House of Representatives approved the resolution 388-1.

Groomsman’s girlfriend jealous of wedding party

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm getting married soon. Planning the wedding has been stressful for a lot of reasons, but one of the main reasons has been my fiance's groomsmen. One of the groomsmen's girlfriends is extremely jealous and does not want him walking down the aisle with any of my bridesmaids.

Alcohol consumption spikes during holiday season

Dear Doctors: I come from a large family, and we'll have a lot of holiday parties. I want to enjoy myself, but I also want to start the new year feeling healthy. My concern is more about drinking alcohol than about eating.