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
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on December 4th in United States v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee’s ban on the use of pharmaceutical interventions for childhood sex changes. Due to a lower court decision, the state’s ban on sex-change surgeries for minors remains in effect. The law in question was enacted in 2023 and
A bill called the “Make Arkansas Healthy Again Act” is being sponsored by Senator B. Davis and Representative Pilkington. This bill will prohibit foods containing any of the following substances: potassium bromate, propylparaben, and erythrosine. The penalty for violation of this act is not more than $5000 for the first violation and not more than
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
Hey Hardliners! WARNING: GRAPHIC SEXUAL CONTENT In a recent development that has stirred our local conservative community, a federal judge has ruled against our state’s laws aimed at protecting our children from inappropriate content in public libraries. This decision has not only sparked debate but has also brought forth a local hero, Arkansas 1st News’
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 federal court has delivered a pivotal ruling that safeguards the privacy and fairness of girls nationwide. On April 29th, the Biden administration announced plans to redefine “sex” under Title IX to include “gender identity,” effectively requiring schools to overlook established sex-based protections that acknowledge the biological differences between men and women. This decision quickly
Hey Hardliners, In my previous article, I discussed the bright future for wholesome movies in the next decade. However, even with the rise of more conservative media, it’s crucial that we remain vigilant and stand firm against harmful messages or influences. As parents and guardians, we have a duty to ensure that the children 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
Hey, Hardliners! I’m branching out and taking a stab at writing. Something I’m excited to share is my recent experience at the movies with my two boys. Growing up, going to the movies was a big thing for me. I loved the excitement of the hyped-up commercials, the drama, and the action—with exaggerated explosions in
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
Arkansans are eagerly looking for major changes in our government promised by President Donald Trump as he takes office on January 20. Of course, border security and bringing down inflation are the most fiery topics, but where are Congressional Democrats when it comes to so-called mandatory spending? For several years Democrats (and some Republicans) have
As Governor Sarah Sanders’ secret prison land purchase deal is becoming unraveled —thanks in part to our state’s strong FOIA, we might add — at least one leading Arkansas lawmaker continues to follow Sanders’ lead. Instead of responding to the pleas of Franklin County citizens and elected officials who were blindsided by how Sanders’ administrative
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,
