eType Editor

eType Editor

  • Joined: December 14, 2022
  • Articles: 2524

The Miracle of Consciousness

The term consciousness is so very relative in definition. If I was to approach you and to ask you point blank, “Are you conscious?” You would probably say, “Well, yes.” But were I to ask you, “How far do you think we have traveled in the last minute?” would you look at me as if I was insane, or even just touched? Or would you say, “Oh, well, probably about 1,116.6666 miles.” The term consciousness is at the center of a long and highly debated subject by scientists the world over.

BRTC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive

POCAHONTAS, AR — Black River Technical College (BRTC) will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17 in the Randolph County Development Center located at 1410 Hwy. 304 East on the Pocahontas campus.

Lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Arkansas school voucher program

COM A lawsuit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court late Friday challenges the constitutionality of Arkansas’ new school voucher program and asks a judge to block its enforcement. Created through the LEARNS Act, a 2023 law that made wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, the Educational Freedom Account Program provides state funds for allowable For fiscal year 2025, $97.5 million has been appropriated for the state’s voucher program. Lawmakers approved a $65.8 million increase for the program during this year’s fiscal session (https:// arkansasadvocate. com/2024/04/09/ arkansas-fiscal-sess ion - beg ins- t h i s week-proposed-budget- expected-to-passwith- few-changes/). A Department of Finance and Administration official told lawmakers last year that the EFA program could cost $175 million its third year (https:// arkansasadvocate. com/2023/03/02/ arkansas-house-approves- governors-edu cation-legislation-sends-back-to-senate/) More than 5,400 students participated in the first year of the program. Participation will be capped at about 14,000 students for the 2024-2025 school year. Around $6,600 in state funding was available to students last year. That will increase to nearly $6,900 this year.

From the office of Jeremy Wooldridge

Women have been part of the American military narrative since the Revolutionary War, initially serving as nurses, spies, and support staff. Today, they are integral to every branch of the armed forces, serving in roles that span from combat pilots to intelligence analysts.

The Power of Prayer

Prayers for the Ahrent family as Betty Ahrent is recovering from surgery after a fall and Herbert Ahrent, who now lives in Little Rock, is having some health issues. Continual prayers are requested for Casey Redmon who is battling cancer.

The Lowe Down

What has become of integrity? Have you noticed it has become more difficult to observe within our daily lives and well, when witnessed in politics, it’s like a unicorn sighting. Maybe it is something you have to value in order to realize it is missing or to recognize when you see it.

From the office of JereMy WooLdridge

Arkansas Farmers Market Week is just around the corner, running from June 9-15. With over 100 markets across the state, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant offerings of Arkansas agriculture.