eType Editor

eType Editor

  • Joined: December 14, 2022
  • Articles: 2524

From Scratch

There are two types of people in this world: those who enjoy a peaceful, uneventful lunch break and those who, despite all intentions, end up sprinting through ditches chasing sheep. My work buddy, JA, and I fall into the latter category. We don’t look for chaos—it finds us. It finds us in minivans (RIP Wild Cherry), in cemeteries, in mysteriously scented neighborhoods, and in the occasional misplaced trash can attached to a wheelchair. The latest? Sheep. And, as usual, I got the raw end of the deal—literally, in the form of soaking wet shoes, a concerned sheep, and the realization that I’m not nearly as fast as I thought.

Top scams to watch out for this tax season

(StatePoint) The days of filing paper tax returns are gone, and criminals are taking advantage. With taxpayers managing their sensitive information online, thieves are finding new ways to scam victims. In 2023 alone, the IRS reported $5.5 billion lost to tax fraud schemes. And the increased prevalence of artificial intelligence means tax scams this year will likely be more sophisticated than ever.

Wildlife of Arkansas student art contest open for submissions

Submissions are now open for the 2025 “Wildlife of Arkansas” student art contest. This contest is free and open to all Arkansas youth in grades K-12. This is an excellent opportunity or young artists to explore the wonder and beauty of Arkansas’ native wildlife, wildflowers and landscapes through their creativity and skill. Deadline to enter is March 31. For more information and to submit your original artwork, visit www.arwild.org/art-contest. Winning artwork selected for each grade. Art teachers are encouraged to invite their students to participate.