Bob Dylan wrote “Times they are A-Changin’” in the 1960’s. And he was right about those years.This past week he could have written those again with equal parts fact and prophecy. Consider just two events: J.D. Vance, the Vice President, on Artificial Intelligence in France and Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, on a new reality in […]
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
by Judge James Troupis, Retired Circuit Court Judge How can the lowest Court in the Federal Court system enter an Order against the President of the United States without even hearing from the President? On Friday evening that is precisely what happened in the back hallways of a New
Personal Note: I love my city and every single teacher, para, and building staff member who has taught and supported my children at Cabot School District. I report on these issues not as someone looking to tear down our schools but as a mother who believes in their potential to be better. When I speak
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
Senator Dan Sullivan from District 20 in Jonesboro has introduced two bills aimed at transforming the operation and oversight of Arkansas libraries. The state’s Educational Television Commission may be affected, as well. Arkansas Senate Bill 181 SB181 seeks to amend Arkansas code § 13-2-905(c) (2), which currently requires regional library directors to hold a master’s
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
Arkansas Republican Party power struggles continue into 2025 as Governor Sanders, GOP lawmakers, and legacy donors who shut out the properly conducted, largest-ever Republican State Convention last June continue to choke down and shut out MAGA voters, those Republican party members who put our state’s Republican trifecta government and President Donald J. Trump into office.
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,
