As President Trump’s lawyer I could expect a call at any hour—the man never sleeps. So, as I sat with my wife of nearly 50 years (high school sweetheart and all that other sappy stuff), surrounded by very loud grandchildren at our Wisconsin home, he called to ensure I understood him clearly, “You’ll win, right.” […]
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Review, host Kandi Cox sits down with Blake Torres, pharmacist and co-owner of West Side Pharmacy, to discuss House Bill 1150 (HB1150) and its impact on local pharmacies and patient healthcare access in Arkansas. HB1150 is a legislative effort aimed at preventing large insurance companies and pharmacy benefit
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
Bullying is an epidemic in K-12 schools. After parents detailed their horror stories of schools protecting sexual offenders in my previous article (link here), I received dozens of emails and messages from parents detailing how their child(ren) were treated after claiming they had been bullied. Most students were ignored, blamed as being equally responsible for
Arkansas school boards were stunned when parents voiced their outrage over forcing their children to wear masks during school in 2020 and 2021. Not only did it infuriate parents when they were ignored, but those same parents began pouring through school policies and quickly realized they were not even allowed to speak at public school
The United States ranked #1 in education before the creation of the Department of Education and is currently around 17th (depending on the source). Maybe it’s time we look at some history and facts about education before the creation of the US Dept of Education (DoE). Before 1979, states controlled education. Americans not only taught
Yesterday the Saline County internet was in a uproar over a proposed Animal Control ordinance pertaining to leash laws for dogs. While Saline County already has a current animal control ordinance in place, SALINE COUNTY – Ordinance No. 2025 was to expand these regulations by a wide margin. Many and myself have argued over reach.
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
WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT This post features pictures, taken by the author, of books in the children’s and teens sections of the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton, Arkansas. The images below include graphic illustrations of nude minors and depictions of sex. If you wish to avoid this content, please do not scroll further. The pictures
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox sits down with Jerry Cox, President of Family Council, to discuss the key legislative priorities this session that impact faith, family, and freedom in Arkansas. Topics covered include: ✅ $2 Million for Pregnancy Help Organization Grants – How this funding supports life-affirming resources and the
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
Hey, Hardliners! Tonight it’s just us LIVE — Kevan and Keith — talking local politics, constitutional amendments, what’s happening in the Arkansas Legislature right now, the deep state’s hold on our government and, of course, this week’s scoops from Arkansas 1st News. Get on the chat — ask questions and tell us what you want
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,
Hey Hardliners! Sorry about the delay but we at Arkansas 1st News have been doing some big things and that involves some growing pains. But that’s a good thing because we are growing and growing fast, thanks to you and your positive feedback! We’ve been working on getting the Arkansas 1st Reports livestream at the Capitol
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
Sexual assault and bullying are on the rise in schools across the nation. Stories of school officials covering up these crimes are flooding the news and social media outlets, but what happens to parents who speak out against the schools to expose these crimes? They are bullied, ignored and in some cases, the Department of
Tomorrow, January 21st, at 10 am, HR1168 titled “An Act to Provide Criminal Immunity for Healthcare Professionals for Negligent Acts or Omissions…,” will be heard by the House Judiciary Committee in Room 149. After our family personally witnessed medical negligence within a large Children’s hospital full of top-educated medical staff, we can tell you the difference
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
January is Sanctity of Life Month—a time to unite our voices and affirm the God-given value of every human life. On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., the Arkansas State Capitol in downtown Little Rock will once again be the gathering place for those who believe in the sacredness of life. The March for
The United States House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, prohibiting individuals who are born male from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. The bill passed 218-206 with bipartisan support from two Democrats. This bill amends Title IX to define sex as based on reproductive biology at birth. Introduced
