At the Swamp we call the State Capitol we expect Cottonmouths like Representative David Ray and Senator Missy Irvin to lead and vote for legislation that puts profits over people and takes away our rights and freedoms….I mean they are what they are. It’s disappointing when someone who promotes himself to be willing to hold […]
On February 24th I broke the news to you that a lawsuit had been filed against Person in Federal Court by attorney Matt Bishop on behalf of plaintiffs Felix Curry and Joey McCutchen. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19wYNCNhbU/ In early December, Curry was removed from his position of Head Football Coach at Fort Smith Northside High School. He then
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone in government is drawn to my clear charisma and charm. As shocking as that is, there are those who Really don’t like me. Unbelievable right ?….Let that sink in and we’ll come back to it. If you didn’t know by now, I am a huge supporter of House Bill
As many of you know, I fight corruption in Government across our State. Often times Fort Smith attorneys, Joey McCutchen and Stephen Napurano, partner with me in those battles. In early December of last year, I brought you the story of one of those partnerships where we investigated and built a case against Fort Smith
An Arrest Affidavit for Vilonia Firefighter Lieutenant Joshua Andrew Gipson was issued on February 18th. Gipson was booked into the Faulkner County Jail yesterday at 10:29pm on charges of 1ST Degree Sexual Assault ( Class A Felony) and Internet Stalking of a Child (Class Y Felony). He was released on Bond today at 12:40pm. WARNING
On December 11th of last year, I brought you the story of Fort Smith Northside Head Football Coach Felix Curry being terminated as Head Coach and Campus Athletic Coordinator. The community became outraged over the termination as the District blatantly disregarded Coach Curry’s due process rights and even violated the First Amendment rights of his
In early January of this year, Jacob Imus contacted me about a Domestic Violence incident involving him and his wife, Lacy Imus. (CORRECTION – A third party contacted me about the issue, and I then contacted Jacob. He did not contact me.) That incident turned into something straight out of a Netflix series….You gotta hear
Murdock is the owner and President of Murdock Enterprises. Records show that from 2002 through 2004, the Forrest City School District (FCSD) paid Murdock Enterprises $71,677.00. That well went dry for Murdock until Tiffany Hardrick became Superintendent where in May of 2018, she began using Murdock without contract or School Board approval. Since that time
After passing the House, HB110 “The Baby Olivia Act” was presented yesterday in the Senate Education Committee by its two main sponsors Representative Mary Bentley and Senator Clint Penzo. The Bill would require a human growth and development discussion in schools as it relates to a baby in the womb. It would require schools to
If you thought you were getting a Governor like President Trump when you voted for Sara Sanders well….you were wrong. House Bill 1204 was filed on January 22nd by a host of the usual Swamp Creatures in the Legislature led by Senator Missy Irvin and Representative Jon Eubanks. On its surface it was designed to
So, if someone robbed a Bank….Was caught, arrested and charged but they then gave the money back…. Should the Prosecutor drop the charges ? Tell ya what, just put that in the back of your mind for right now and we’ll revisit that question at the end of the article. Nathan Pruss is a prominent
The following is a statement that Fort Smith attorney and citizen advocate Joey McCutchen sent to me. It is in regard to Legislation brought by State Senator Missy Irvin and Representative Jon Eubanks that will be heard and voted on this Wednesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee at 10am. At the end of the article
Last month on December 26th I brought you a story involving Forrest City School District, (FCSD), basketball coach Kobe Wilson and illegal gun possession….See link. https://arkansas1st.com/state/forrest-city-freshman-basketball-coach-armed-with-gun-while-coaching-game-cover-up-fails/ The incident happened at a Basketball game between Forrest City and West Memphis at a West Memphis School District gym. West Memphis Police detailed in an Incident Report that Wilson,
Back on December 11th I brought you the story of Fort Smith Northside Head Football Coach Felix Curry being terminated from that position without being given a reason. I followed that story with three more detailing the progression of disturbing events and actions involving Coach Curry’s case….See Links. https://arkansas1st.com/state/fort-smith-northsides-felix-curry-terminated-as-head-football-coach-without-reason/ https://arkansas1st.com/state/update-fort-smith-northside-coach-felix-curry-district-violated-state-law-in-reassignment/ https://arkansas1st.com/state/fort-smith-school-board-dishonest-unethical-incompetent-all-three/ https://arkansas1st.com/state/termination-of-coach-curry-just-how-black-white-is-it/ That progress trend
Hoxie, a town of 2,600, is located in Northeast Arkansas’ Lawrence County. The Mayor of Hoxie, Dennis Coggins, known for controversies, can now add another to that list. Three days ago, on Jan. 16th, a satirical Facebook Page titled “City of Hoxie”, posted a video showing the Hoxie wastewater treatment facility pumping raw sewage into
Senator King is a farmer in Carroll County. He represents District 28 which covers Carroll and Madison Counties along with portions of Boone, Franklin, Johnson and Newton Counties. Now I’ll bet you that Senator King and I don’t agree on everything; however, we have a lot in common. We are both Country Boys….We are both
Recently I reported on Forrest City School District, (FCSD), Basketball Coach Kobe Wilson being armed with a gun at a game. While researching that article, I discovered that Wilson was not Licensed to teach through the Arkansas Department of Education, (ADE), nor held a waiver to teach without a License. After including that information in
A small community in Northern Washington County, Tontitown, is well known for its rich Italian heritage, its grapes and its wines….Is corruption about to be added to that list ? On January 3rd Mick Wagner, through his attorneys Joey McCutchen and Stephen Napurano, filed the lawsuit in Washington County Circuit Court alleging that the City
Recently I wrote an article about a public-school basketball coach carrying a gun at the game he was coaching. Federal Law “The Gun-Free School Act” has not yet come into play on that case; however, State Law has. In that article I brought up State law AR Code 5-73-119 – Handguns — Possession by minor
On December 26th I brought you the story of Forrest City School District Coach Kobe Wilson being caught with a gun while coaching a game in West Memphis. https://arkansas1st.com/state/forrest-city-freshman-basketball-coach-armed-with-gun-while-coaching-game-cover-up-fails/ There are so many aspects to this story other than Coach Wilson violating criminal law and his stupidity….yeah….I said stupidity. We have Circuit Judge Dion Wilson,
