Sometimes there are as many children in the lines at the soup kitchens as adults.

Statistics show that in the past, people who are hungry are labeled as trying to beat the system. Statistics show it?s just under 50 percent of our households that have at least one adult who is employed. So, it?s an issue of wages not keeping up with the cost of living in this area. It?s a clear picture in Northwest Arkansas of those who have and those who have not, and there?s nothing in between.

People come to Northwest Arkansas because they hear about the economy. But they end up working a minimum wage job. The cost of living here is so high, they can't save any money. If they have a bad week for tips, they are hungry.

The minute you decide to have children (is when you should sign up for childcare). I like to meet the kids when they come in to tour.

It's really a big part of my life, and so it is with my children.

I think it really hit close to home because (Johnson) was a mom with three young children, doing something as innocent as jogging down the road when she was hit. People were very frustrated that it took so long ... there is some closure.