In January of this year, I brought you the story of several Coaches at the Forrest City School who were not licensed by the State to perform their duties. Link to article – No Records Of License Or Waiver For Nine Forrest City Teachers / Coaches I wanted to do a deeper dive into the […]
On May 2nd Fort Smith attorneys Joey McCutchen and Stephen Napurano filed a lawsuit against Fort Smith City Administrator Jeff Dingman for violating laws in the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, (FOIA). Even though it is well known I want to point out in full disclosure that for several years I have partnered with McCutchen
I was able to obtain a letter dated April 1oth, 2025 from Deputy Legislative Auditor Matt Fink to The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee and the Cabot School Board informing them of the unauthorized withdrawals. On October 24th, 2023 an unauthorized withdrawal was made in the amount of $9,937.00 and then on June 28th, 2024 another
On May 9th, I brought you the story of Forrest City high school boys basketball coach, Marcus Britt, being arrested in Wynne AR on charges of driving on a suspended license. https://arkansas1st.com/state/forrest-city-basketball-coach-arrested-for-driving-on-suspended-license-marijuana-found-in-car/ Body camera video of the stop revealed Britt was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The arresting officer stated he was doing
On May 8th, I brought you Part I discussing the new law. Link to article – https://arkansas1st.com/state/new-state-bathroom-law-part-1this-law-should-leave-transgenders-smiling-and-conservatives-pissed-off/ Basically, what the law says is that in Government buildings, to enter a men’s restroom, changing room and so on you have to be a male and to enter a women’s restroom, changing room and so on you
On May 12th, I brought you the story of the April 26th traffic stop of State Senator Gary Stubblefield by Fayetteville PD. Link to article complete with Body Camera video. https://arkansas1st.com/state/body-camera-video-shows-disturbing-incident-with-state-senator-gary-stubblefield-and-fayetteville-pd/ The body camera videos I provided in the article raised questions as to department Policy violations and special treatment given to Senator Stubblefield. I
A quote from Judge Allen Dodson to the County Noise Ordinance 23-20 – “We will defend it and do what we have to do to protect our citizens’.” Keep that in mind and we will revisit his quote at the end. As you all know, I have been writing for some time about the noise
On Saturday April 26th Fayetteville PD Patrol Officer Harrison Hudspeth initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Senator Gary Stubblefield of Branch, Arkansas in Franklin County. Link to body camera video: https://youtu.be/iI4Y6Xw_sI8?si=GjAOSIdT6BrI11-S Harrison’s stated reasons for stopping Stubblefield were that the license plate did not match the vehicle, Stubblefield was driving with his
Marcus Britt is a former Razorback Basketball player and the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Forrest City High School. Last Saturday May 3rd Britt was arrested by Wynne PD Officer Logan Richardson for Driving On Suspended License. Richardson transported Britt to the Cross County Jail where he was booked in and released shortly thereafter. The
Act 955 of 2025 started off as Senate Bill 486 in this year’s legislative session with its primary Co-Sponsors being Senator Blake Johnson of Corning and Representative Mary Bentley of Perryville. While both portray themselves as Conservatives, the fact is neither are. On Conservatism this session, Johnson graded out at 54% while Bentley was all
The Defendants in the lawsuit, which was filed on August 26th, 2024 in Federal Court, were then Secretary of State John Thurston and Republican Party of Arkansas Chairman Joseph Wood. The Plaintiffs were Jennifer Lancaster, (2024 State Republican Convention Chair), myself, along with twenty-one other RPA members. The much-publicized lawsuit centered around a July 2024
On April 24th, I brought you the story of Gladys Anderson and her family, who for two years have been suffering noise torture from the Crypto mining facility next door to them. Link Noise Torture Coming From A Bitcoin Mining Facility In Faulkner County….All Day….Everyday. Faulkner County Ordinance 23-20 allows for criminal citation if the facility
Yep, the same guy some organizations are actually praising….but I’ll get to that head scratcher in a minute. For now, let’s talk about how Underwood garnered the Top Cottonmouth spot. Underwood campaigns as “A Real Conservative” In the words of comedian Ron White…. “I don’t think so Scooter.” On Conservatism this session he graded out
Have you ever sat back and wondered what kids are actually taught in the classroom ? Thanks to ACT 649 of the 2025 General Session, that information is now Public Record. Link to ACT 649 – http://arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2FACT649.pdf We are blessed to have so many wonderful teachers in our State….However, we also have to acknowledge the
If you think Senate President Bart Hester is the State’s most powerful Senator….Well….think again. While Hester is a pretty powerful Cottonmouth, his fangs don’t come close to matching Hammer’s. Hammer did more in the 2025 Regular Session to rob Freedom from Citizens than any State Senator I can remember, while at the same time granting
If you didn’t see that pick coming, then you gotta be blind as a bat. If Conservatism was basketball, then King would be on the same level as Michael Jordan and Larry Bird. He has an unwavering commitment to Freedom, Government Transparency, Shrinking Government, Stopping Government Overreach and Reducing Government Spending. He has zero tolerance
Take seven seconds to listen to the noise in this recording from Gladys Andersons front yard. Now imagine living with that noise 7 days a week 24 hours a day ? That’s the reality for Gladys, a single mom who lives with her children, (one of which is severely autistic), in the community of
In only the start of his second term, Matt has springboarded himself to an unparalleled position of conservatism in the House. During the session Matt tag teamed with Senator Clint Penzo. (Pun intended…If you know Matt’s background in Pro Wrestling you will get that.) The two boldly sponsored a series of conservative Bills concerning the
Hoxie, a town of 2,600, is located in Northeast Lawrence County. Its Mayor, Coggins, has a long controversial history including allegations of trying to run over a man with his truck, soliciting sex in lieu of rent payment from a tenant and being found guilty of multiple counts of violating the Arkansas Freedom of Information
The 2025 General Session proved something that many have known for over a decade….That the Republican Party of Arkansas has completely disconnected from Conservatism. Does the RPA promote Republican legislators as Conservatives ? You bet they do….That’s how they keep getting elected. However, the facts pull the Conservative masks right off these legislators’ faces revealing
