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HER | Stephanie Potter Barrett: Soon-to-be appellate judge reflects on her time 'in trenches' as attorney Stephanie Potter Barrett is not the only licensed attorney in her family, but she is the only woman among them. by Lynn LaRowe Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:06pm

HER | Ronda Dozier: A journey from tragedy to unexpected success Ronda Dozier's journey has brought her back to her first love, but not before she ascended to heights of achievement she once thought were impossible. Early tragedy put her on a path to becoming a business owner, teacher and higher-education administrator — even earning a doctorate — none of which she could have predicted more than 35 years ago as the young mother of her first child. by Karl Richter Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 3:59pm

HER | Moccasin makers have feet firmly planted The Broncy Donkey Leather Co., a moccasin business, makes significant strides in providing stylish footwear choices and helping a couple of women sustain their families. by Christy Busby Worsham Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 3:51pm

HER | Know Your Neighbor: Monica Beeman works to help the community, clients Monica Beeman moved to this area in 2004 from sunny California. Her home, however, is Jacksonville, Florida. She has always had a love of people and community. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 3:36pm

HER | Love of family and faith in God keeps Margie Campbell going after surgeries Margie Campbell is a true survivor. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 3:32pm

HER | Protect your skin when gardening This is a busy time for gardening and other outdoor activities. Gardening provides many benefits but like any outdoor activity it's important to protect yourself from the sun's damaging rays. by Melinda Myers | contributing writer Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 3:26pm

HER | Eleanor Roosevelt: A first in so many ways America's first lady for an unprecedented 12 years, Eleanor Roosevelt collected a long list of contradictory labels over her lifetime. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 3:24pm

HER | Fabienne Thrash: You know her voice, now know the rest of her story The world of radio broadcasting has changed since 1972, when a teenage girl from Ashdown, Arkansas, decided she wanted to be a deejay. It was a different era then. The airwaves were crowded with hip young males doing their best Wolfman Jack impressions and spouting antiwar sentiments while spinning rock 'n' roll records. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 3:20pm

HER | Gyotaku: How to preserve your prized catch through fun, artful printing Trophy or table-fare? Catch a notable fish and you're stuck with the choice. Besides the high cost, taxidermy requires handing over your prize instead of enjoying it as a meal. A quick photo of the fish at the time of the catch is nice to share with friends via social media, but rarely are worthy of hanging on a wall. by Randy Zellers | contributing writer Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 3:16pm

HER | A Separate Peace As the days progressed during the pandemic, it was difficult for folks to stay cooped-up inside, even with new phrases like social distancing entering the vernacular and all that it implies. But between bouts of spring rain, every once in awhile a sunny day would emerge and people headed to the parks to partake of nature and the comfort it often provides. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:18pm

HER | Area student earns SAU's Hallman Scholarship A Southern Arkansas University Hallman Scholarship has been awarded to Kenzie Cowan a woman from Foreman, Arkansas, who will begin studies this fall. Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:18pm

HER | Know Your Neighbor: Christy Gallegos follows early dream to a perfect destination in De Queen Christy Gallegos was born in Texarkana and made a life in this community. She spent her weekends at her grandma's house and every Sunday sitting in church. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:18pm

HER | Boredom Busters: Local moms find unique ways to keep children occupied during these trying times So many families face the same question every day: What are we doing today? Children are finding themselves with little do during this historic pandemic. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:17pm

HER | Lush peonies add beauty, fragrance to summer gardens Set aside a sunny spot in your garden or landscape for a few easy-care, herbaceous peonies. These traditional favorites are treasured for their bountiful early summer flowers, vigorous, shrub-like habit and amazing longevity. Peonies blend nicely with other perennials and are a good addition to both formal and informal garden designs. by Melinda Myers | contributing writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:17pm

HER | A new Dawn in Atlanta, Texas: Waskom transplant honored by town In 2011, Atlanta local Joe Dawn - son of Joe and Camille Dawn - brought his wife, Krystl, home from her hometown of Waskom, Texas. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:17pm

HER | Inventing experiences one easel at a time Jessica Haas discovered early on that she had a knack for drawing — and was fast at it. She began timing herself and practicing to get faster without sacrificing the quality of the piece — a discipline known as speed-painting. It was a relatively new approach, with "only about seven middle-aged men performing" at the time Jessica swerved into their lane. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:17pm

HER | Women lead the future in Linden There are a lot of female teachers. More than a fair share of female principles. But superintendents? Not so many. A study by the U.S. Department of Education counted 1,984 women superintendents in the nation out of a total of 13,728. About 14%. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:17pm

HER | Behind the masks: Mother and daughter step up and sew their seeds as helpers Emily Anne Gammon and her mother, Peggy Speer, have made and donated essential protection items — more than 3,000 masks — in the last five weeks. by Christy Busby Worsham Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:16pm

HER | The Corn-Teen Chronicles For the past month I have been sheltering in place, wearing masks and gloves, and threatening to spray Lysol on anyone daring to enter my personal space (which is now 6 feet in radius). I've left the house only a few times, and I do consider those times "essential." by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:16pm

HER | Becky Wilbanks: First female elected to Cass County's top office There are 254 county court judges in Texas. Only 27 of those are female. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:16pm

HER | Queen Bess: Atlanta, Texas, native is first African-American female aviator On January 26, 1892, a baby girl was born to George Coleman, whose grandparents were Cherokee, and Susan Coleman, who was African American. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:16pm

HER | A woman's ongoing struggle to lose weight and maintain a healthier life Donna Butler has struggled with her weight since the fifth grade. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:16pm

HER | Visitors to this national park were savoring solitude long before the virus outbreak We headed out well before dawn, driving miles down a gravel road that challenged both our nerves and my car. by Danielle Dupree | HER editor Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:15pm