Siloam Springs Herald-Leader

News

New academy offers classical education A new school in Siloam Springs is offering the community the option of classical Christian education. by Janelle Jessen

Christian group coming to Siloam Springs Christian music group Avalon will begin touring in September after almost 10 years away from the stage and they're bringing their show to Siloam Springs on Oct. 17. by Sierra Bush

Taco Jake's denied a drive-thru The city's board of adjustment denied the owner of Taco Jake's a driveway variance during its meeting Tuesday night. by Sierra Bush

Directors to review petitions, attend workshop Tuesday The city's board of directors is expected to review two petitions and set hearing dates for them during its meeting Tuesday night. by Sierra Bush

Sunday beer sales now in effect Sierra Bush/Siloam Sunday Dorothy Letellier, co-owner of Ivory Bill Brewing, organizes crowlers in preparation for an ordinance to go into effect on Sunday, Aug. 18, that allows any Siloam Springs small brewery, nano brewery and microbrewery restaurants operating in accordance with state law to sell beer, malt beverages and hard cider for off-premise consumption on Sundays. According to the amendment to the city's code, anyone found violating it will be subject to a fine from $50 to $100. by Sierra Bush

Local Casey's top Special Olympics fundraiser for third year Casey's General Store in Siloam Springs is the top fundraiser in the state for Special Olympics Arkansas for the third year in a row.

Helping students find success Robert Lindley, the new principal of Siloam Springs High School, is working to help students find success after high school -- a goal that looks different for each individual. by Janelle Jessen

Sales taxes down in July Siloam Springs sales tax receipts were down $63,545 in July compared to the same month last year. by Janelle Jessen

Sports

JBU volleyball goes 2-2 FULLERTON, Calif. -- Behind a 14-kill effort from senior Jessica Schultz in the first match of the day against Evergreen State (Wash.) and a strong defensive team effort against California-Merced, the John Brown University volleyball team evened its record to 2-2 Thursday inside the Darling Pavilion at the Hope International Summer Slam. by JBU Sports Information

Siloam Springs girls golfers picked up win at Alma The Siloam Springs boys and girls golf teams competed in an 18-hole match against Alma on Thursday at River Valley Golf Course. by Staff Reports

New faces abound for Golden Eagles The John Brown University men's soccer team will have a decidedly different look to it when the Golden Eagles take the field Monday for their season opener at Texas A&M-Texarkana. by Graham Thomas

JBU trio named SAC Scholar Athletes of the Year The Sooner Athletic Conference announced the 2018-19 SAC Scholar-Athletes of the Year on Monday, Aug. 12, and three Golden Eagles were honored as the top scholar-athlete in their respective sport: senior Baily Cameron (women's basketball), senior Jake Caudle (men's basketball) and sophomore Caitlyn Logan (women's soccer). by JBU Sports Information

Tennis opens season with strong performances The Siloam Springs tennis teams opened their season Tuesday against Alma at the John Brown University Tennis Complex. by Staff Reports

OPINION: Harriman a home run, now let's hit another one It's a new era in the Siloam Springs School District and, in particular, Panther athletics. by Graham Thomas

Football 101: What it takes to be a Panther Mothers of Siloam Springs football players were treated to a crash course on football Saturday morning with the first Moms' Football 101 event held at Panther Fieldhouse. by Graham Thomas

Preseason coaches' poll puts JBU 4th The John Brown University volleyball team was picked to finish fourth alongside Wayland Baptist (Texas) in the Sooner Athletic Conference, per the release of the 2019 SAC Volleyball Coaches' Preseason Poll by the league office on Thursday, Aug. 8. by JBU Sports Information

Opinion

OPINION: One Centennial Arkansans wish had never happened A century ago next month, on Sept. 30, 1919, one of the darkest, most secretive mass murders of African Americans in Arkansas, began, as armed men as strikebreakers, sought to break up a meeting of farm laborers at the Hoop Spur Church three miles north of the tiny hamlet of Elaine in rural Phillips County. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist

OPINION: Risk is part of life I've always wanted a motorcycle. When I was 10, I told my parents I wanted a mini-bike. I would get a job, clean the house, sell a kidney, ANYTHING to be able to have that wild, monstrous, 5-horse riding machine! I presented all sorts of good reasons why I should have one: Mom wouldn't have to drive which would save the family gas money. I could bike into town to get that loaf of bread. Besides, all my friends had mini-bikes. Well, not all, but Dana Follis had one. Why couldn't I have a mini-bike? by Devin Houston Write On

Letter to the Editor Wood's column misses the mark by Tom Beckett Siloam Springs

OPINION: The killer inside I've been around people who were robbers and liars; folks who nearly became killers. Fortunately, I met them after they had encountered the Lord Jesus and were transformed. One such man had robbed a convenience store in the town where I pastored. He met the Lord and was saved. Two Christian college girls talked to him about Jesus at a coffee house. He turned himself in to police. In jail, as he read the Bible and prayed, the hate was stripped out of his heart. At one point he was in a cell next to Charles Manson. He told me, "That dude was crazy!" by Ron Wood

OPINION: The Serenity of Arlington Jack Walker Hall was my uncle. He was the oldest and last living brother of my mother. He died shortly after his 89th birthday last December in Gaithersburg, Md. I remember seeing him twice previously. The first time was while visiting my grandparents in Missouri in 1969. He was a big man with a ready smile and hearty laugh. While in the Korean War, he suffered frost bite and lost the toes on one foot, which he delighted in showing us. That was also the first time we met our cousins, Jeffery, Janice and Justin. by Devin Houston Write On

Letter to the Editor C0llusion, obstruction, no exoneration

OPINION: Decade later, has Ark. Lottery done it's intended job? About a month from now, on Sept. 28, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery will mark its 10th year of existence. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist

OPINION: Ideas worth dying for Jonathan Edwards was a pastor and theologian. He sparked the Great Awakening in America. He said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens can change the world." Jed Bartlett, the President in the old TV series, The West Wing, quoted those words to his new speech writer, Wil Bailey, who replied, "It's the only thing that ever has." I loved that great show. Nothing on television has been as consistently good. by Ron Wood

Religion

OPINION: What's the basis for your faith? The title of this Reflection is a question I've been asked. Years ago, I often said: "The Bible is the basis for my faith." But my answer has changed. Now I joyfully say, "The empty tomb where Jesus was buried is the basis for my faith." by Gene Linzey

RELIGION: Meditations in Psalm 32 1 BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. by Randy Moll

OPINION: Aw, shucks As we were visiting six of our grandchildren in Texas, we also had the privilege of visiting their parents -- our daughter, Rebecca, and her husband, Timothy. by Gene Linzey

RELIGION: Wages of Sin or Gift of Life? "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23 (read verses 1-23) by Randy Moll