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The magic of the Gypsy Camp When Jo Patrick makes the turn off Arkansas Highway 59 South into the drive for Gypsy Camp, the decades slip away and time turns back to the summers she spent there as a girl. by Janelle Jessen

Dustin's Dream benefit ride Oct. 5 The inaugural benefit motorcycle ride to support Dustin Chamberlain's dream of medical missions is scheduled for Oct. 5. by Janelle Jessen

Mays set to retire from chamber Wayne Mays, president and CEO of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce, announced Monday that he plans to retire on Dec. 31. by Staff Reports

Rain delays track completion Contractors were scheduled to begin laying asphalt on the new track facility at Glenn Black Stadium on Monday. by Janelle Jessen

Looking Back: Three ESOL of five named 2009-10 teacher of the year 50 Years Ago by Jackie Brooks Looking Back

HEALTHY LIVING: Kory Miskin, DPM, podiatrist, accepting new patients in Siloam Springs Kory Miskin, DPM, podiatrist, recently joined the medical staff at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. Dr. Miskin will be seeing patients in Siloam Springs starting Sept. 19 at 451 S. Holly St. in Siloam Springs and is accepting new patients. by Healthy Living Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

Obituaries Steven King McKinney

Chamber CEO Mays announces retirement Wayne Mays, president and CEO of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce, announced his plan to retire Monday, effective Dec. 31, 2019. by Staff Reports

Sports

VOTE: Siloam Springs play of the week Siloam Springs JP Wills recovered a fumble in the second quarter to bring Siloam Springs within 14-7 at Harrison last Friday.

Huge turnout for 2019 Classic The 2019 Siloam Springs Panthers Cross Country Classic would be one to remember on Saturday. by Graham Thomas

Junior high boys take first in home meet The Siloam Springs junior high boys finished first overall in the large schools (Class 5A-6A) junior high division of the Panther Cross Country Classic held Saturday on the grounds of Simmons Foods. by Staff Reports

Los and Slater remain unbeaten in league play The Siloam Springs doubles team of Ohla Los and Eve Slater remained undefeated in 5A-West Conference play on Monday. by Graham Thomas

Colcord holds off Westville Colcord scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter Friday to pick up a 28-21 victory at Westville, Okla. by Staff Reports

John Brown sweeps past Texas Wesleyan The John Brown University volleyball team wrapped up a three-set sweep (25-19, 25-17, 25-16) against Texas Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon to complete a four-match homestand at Bill George Arena. by JBU Sports Information

No. 14 JBU women fall at No. 6 Lindsey Wilson COLUMBIA, Ky. -- For the second time in three days, the No. 14 John Brown University women's soccer team battled back to level the match in the second half, but this time the Golden Eagles couldn't hold on for a result as No. 6 Lindsey Wilson ended the match in extra time in a 2-1 overtime final on Saturday evening at Walter S. Reuling Stadium. by JBU Sports Information

Freshmen, JV football defeated at Rogers The Siloam Springs ninth-grade football team was defeated Monday night 6-0 at Rogers High. by Staff Reports

Opinion

OPINION: On being elite The word "elite" is apparently a derogatory term now, if one is to take seriously the comments from various pundits. Being "elite" used to be something to which we aspired, as it is defined as something "superior in quality, rank, or skill" according to Merriam-Webster's dictionary. Now, as populism seems to be taking over this country, it is used to designate one as an over-educated, liberal, arrogant snob with little empathy for those who have not achieved the same level of status. Sounds more like sour grapes to me. by Devin Houston Write On

Does state need a special session on e-cigarettes? Is it "alarmist rhetoric" to say we need a special session for e-cigarette usage in Arkansas? Some will say yes others no, and more might just not care. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist

Letter to the Editor It grieves me to say this

OPINION: Coffee is in the news (part 2) These reflections are not about decaf coffee. by Gene Linzey

OPINION: 2020 Census: Arkansas' most important count It is time to focus on one of the most important headcounts for Arkansas -- the 2020 U.S. Census. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist

Letter to the Editor Tom Beckett is correct by Barbara Foreman Siloam Springs

In the eye of the storm The storm that came through our area a couple of weeks ago was unreal. Siloam Springs was not affected as much as Bella Vista. Unfortunately, our son's home there was damaged extensively when two trees fell on the house. by Devin Houston Write On

Mirrors and windows Dr. Phil, the famous TV psychiatrist, is known for asking his clients, "How's that been working for you?" Of course, this question assumes the person is self-aware; that they realize their bad behavior is ruining their life. But for some reason they continue down the same path, hurting themselves and their loved ones. His question becomes a family crisis intervention. by Ron Wood

Religion

RELIGION: Do you love your neighbor? "And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Luke 10:25 (Read Luke 10:25-37) by Randy Moll

RELIGION: God uses means to grant us forgiveness "And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; and looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain." Mark 7:32-35 by Randy Moll

Coffee is in the news (part 1) I drink coffee, although I know many of you don't. But since coffee has been in the news lately, I decided to look into the subject. If you don't drink coffee, you can sign off now. For the rest of you, read on. by Gene Linzey

Church News Joy Choir by Staff Reports