Remembering “Mr. Sam” Gillaspy

By Volunteers / Members of Arcadia Historical & Preservation Society

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Samuel D. “Mr. Sam” Gillaspy, March 24, 1927–August 19, 2026.

In many ways, Mr. Sam was the face of the historic Arcadia Round Barn. For more than twenty years he brought the barn’s history to life with his big smile, boundless energy, cowboy hat and boots, and his gift for making every visitor feel welcome. Every Monday morning was Mr. Sam’s volunteer day, and as a dedicated docent and President Emeritus of the Arcadia Historical & Preservation Society, he shared the stories of the barn, the community, and Route 66 with visitors from around the world.

Samuel D. “Mr. Sam” Gillaspy at the Round Barn
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Economic Isolation of the Iranian Regime

By David Arnett

Today, the Trump Administration unleashed Operation Economic Outcast, an unprecedented campaign to sever every remaining economic lifeline sustaining the Islamic Republic of Iran. After President Trump and the overwhelming might of the U.S. military dismantled Iran’s military capabilities and crippled its nuclear program, America is entering the endgame with the single greatest financial offensive ever mounted against an adversary. After the announcement, the White House released the following details.

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OK Primary Notes

By David Arnett

Analysis: The primary campaigns this election cycle end Tuesday August 25. For those looking for more information, here is a collection of notes and quotes from the campaign trail with links for more detail.

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Mapping Recoverable Phosphorus

By Staff Report

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The United States could exhaust its domestic phosphorus supply within 40 years. Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia already depend on imports from China and Morocco to meet their needs. Without phosphorus, crops cannot grow — and without a reliable supply of the mineral, the world’s food supply is at risk.

“You talk to any farmer and they know the ‘NPK.’ The nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, so NPK, are the three big ones that we typically have to add to make sure we have enough to grow crops,” said Becca Muenich, an associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering at the University of Arkansas. The chemical symbol for potassium is K.

Becca Muenich, faculty, research, field work, official portrait
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U.S. Participates in Third APEC

By Staff Report

The United States has sent a delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2026 Third Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3) in Dalian, China on August 17-28 to continue advancing America First priorities in foreign, trade, and investment policies.

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