Siloam Springs Herald-Leader

News

City agrees to sell old post office The decision to sell the old post office building to Phat Tire raised some controversy at Tuesday's city board meeting. by Janelle Jessen

Republican women hear judgeship candidates Four nonpartisan candidates for judge for two local courts spoke at the Siloam Springs Republican Women's meeting on Monday. by Janelle Jessen

American Legion to honor four chaplains American Legion Post 29 is hosting a Four Chaplains Memorial Service on the 77th anniversary of the World War II tragedy. by Janelle Jessen

Chief Judge Lavenski Smith speaking at JBU n The address titled, 'Without Respect of Persons,' is part of the Barnett Civic Leadership Series. John Brown University will host Chief Judge Lavenski Smith as the 2020 speaker for the Barnett Civic Leadership Series. by Staff Reports

Vision becoming reality 'overwhelming' Ability Tree celebrated the grand opening of its new rest and recreation facility on Saturday with guest speakers, a ribbon cutting and an open house. by Janelle Jessen

JBU exhibit shows Tulsa artist's styles The latest art exhibit at John Brown University will feature two styles of Tulsa artist John Hammer. by Janelle Jessen

City approved for loan to upgrade water plant Siloam Springs was approved for a $30.1 million Arkansas Natural Resource Commission Loan to upgrade the water treatment plant. by Marc Hayot Staff Writer n mhayot@nwadg.com

Remembering War -- in Siloam Springs and Vietnam DA NANG, Vietnam -- The man in the photo is named Mr. Lac. He is unable to hear, speak or read. He has no formal sign language. He communicates using gestures, facial expressions and drawings. With his family, he runs a small restaurant in the city of Hue -- about a two-hour drive from the quickly growing city of Da Nang, where I am writing this at an American-style café. by Preston Jones JBU Professor of History

Sports

Carnes named national player of the week Densier Carnes of the No. 10 John Brown University men's basketball team has earned his first-career NAIA National Player of the Week honors after leading the Golden Eagles to a 3-0 week with a pair of double-doubles, the national offices announced Tuesday, Jan. 21. by JBU Sports Information

Freshmen win at Rogers The Siloam Springs ninth-grade boys picked up a 51-30 road win at Rogers on Thursday night. by Staff Reports

Bowlers pick up wins against Bentonville West The Siloam Springs bowling team competed Thursday against Bentonville West at Community Bowl in Siloam Springs. by Staff Reports

Back and forth affair goes Golden Eagles' way PLAINVIEW, Texas -- In a contest not short on lead changes, the Golden Eagle defense buckled down late in the second half and frustrated Wayland Baptist (Texas) as the No. 10 John Brown University men's basketball team held on for a 64-56 victory on Thursday night inside the Hutcherson Center. by JBU Sports Information

Turnovers costly for JBU women PLAINVIEW, Texas -- The Golden Eagles shot more than 40 percent from the floor but were unable to overcome 24 turnovers as the John Brown University women's basketball team suffered an 89-59 loss at No. 6 Wayland Baptist (Texas) on Thursday night inside the Hutcherson Center. by JBU Sports Information

Girls fall to defending 5A champs Siloam Springs' girls were able to execute a lot of their gameplan Friday night, but it still wasn't enough to slow down defending 5A state champion Little Rock Christian. by Graham Thomas

Panthers rise to the challenge The Panther Activity Center was rocking Friday night, and the Siloam Springs boys basketball team fed off that energy for a big 5A-West Conference victory. by Graham Thomas

NCAA's Emmert: 'Our job' to solve athlete compensation ANAHEIM, Calif. -- NCAA President Mark Emmert spoke for 20 minutes Thursday in a crowded ballroom at the Anaheim Convention Center, two huge video boards on either side of the stage showing his image so the folks way in the back could see. by RALPH D. RUSSO The Associated Press

Opinion

OPINION: Judicial candidates fill March 3 ballots; Runoffs go to November There is a full slate of judicial candidates for the upcoming March 3 preferential and non-partisan judicial primary election. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist

Musings, updates, and what-nots I have mentioned previously of efforts to tidy up my home, shop and personal spaces. One look at my office will inform you as to the progress, which is almost nil. However, I can provide updates and clarifications that have left some readers concerned and anxious. The majority, I know, will not really care. But I must write something, if only to fill space on a page. by Devin Houston Write On

Letter to the Editor Wood's support of Trump is baffling

RELIGION: Captured by sin To those of you who think that any kind of religion will do, or no belief in God is okay, let me ask you a basic question. What do you do with your sin? Ask Tiger Woods if sin was costly. He's living with the results of destroying his first marriage by sinning with many women. by Ron Wood

OPINION: Odd Fellow Cemetery Cemeteries contain many stories. Each grave holds a lifetime of experiences left to the memories of family and friends, and then usually fades from existence. A gravestone reveals only the basics of that life: dates of birth and death, perhaps references to parents or children, perhaps a phrase attesting to the deceased's impression on others. by Devin Houston Write On

OPINION: Final day to register to vote: Feb. 3 Arkansans have less than a month to register to vote in the March 3 preferential primary and non-partisan judicial election. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist

Status quo The phrase "status quo" is Latin. I jokingly say it means, "The mess we're in!" Status quo is the present state of affairs, the actual condition of things, a report that ought to be as accurate and objective as possible. A military analogy is, "give me a sit rep," an update on the latest situation on the ground. by Ron Wood

OPINION: Deadman's Curve gets straightened 50 Years Ago — From the Herald and Democrat in 1970 Preston Bynum, State Representative, announced that he had been advised by Mr. J.C. Patterson, State Highway Commissioner, of Lavaca, Ark., of the approval for the rerouting and resurfacing of Deadman's Curve. This curve, located six miles east of Siloam Springs on Highway 68, had been the scene of many fatal accidents and serious injuries over the past few years. by Jackie Brooks Looking Back

Religion

RELIGION: What will it be like on the Last Day? "But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be." Matthew 24:37-39 by Randy Moll

RELIGION: Tales From the Road: High-Speed Road Hazard Carol and I enjoy traveling. We drive the speed limit, observe traffic rules and cautions, and watch out for hazards. Watching out for hazards is sometimes nerve-wracking because there are many kinds of them. by Gene Linzey

RELIGION: Religious Freedom Day I bet most of you didn't know there was such an observance as Appreciate a Dragon Day. Today, Jan. 15, is that day. And, of course, dragons do exist -- such as the 20-inch, half-pound bearded dragon; the 9-foot, 170-pound Komodo Dragon; and other like-named critters. But I'll talk about dragons another time because a more important topic is on my mind. Tomorrow, Jan. 16, is National Religious Freedom Day. by Gene Linzey

RELIGION: Are you about your heavenly Father's business? "Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, 'Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.' And He said to them, 'Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?' But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them." Luke 2:46-50 (Read Luke 2:41-52) by Randy Moll