Parents of K-12 students across the state of Arkansas have been stunned to learn everyone has the freedom to send their child to any school of choice within their district (if there is room), send them to a private school or homeschool them which comes with many additional options. The LEARNS Act, along with multiple […]
At Arkansas 1st, our commitment is clear: truth, transparency, and accountability—regardless of party, personality, or power structure involved. This is not a slogan; it is our standard, and we uphold it even when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable. The recent article by Jimmie Cavin did not make accusations. Instead, it raised reasonable, necessary questions about the
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
Here’s the Heavy Load: The American trucking industry is under siege! Unvetted drivers, open borders, and corrupt brokerage practices are endangering lives and crushing livelihoods. Arkansas 1st Reports is sounding the alarm, and we’re diving into HB1569—the Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act—President Trump’s English proficiency executive order, and the urgent fight to TAKE BACK
Arkansas House Speaker Brian Evans was celebrated by local citizens and politicians on May 6th at an event hosted by the Cabot Area Chamber of Commerce. Representative Brian Evans lives in Cabot with his wife, Missy, and two children. Brian spent 10 years on the Cabot School District School Board of Directors before being elected
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
📋 Episode Summary: In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox is joined by Shannon Everett, co-founder of American Truckers United. Together, they tackle the growing crisis within the American trucking industry—highlighting how unvetted drivers, open border policies, and corrupt brokerage practices are putting lives at risk and crushing wages. Shannon shares how
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
Early voting started today in Arkansas for school board positions. I have been following the Cabot School Board candidates, ever since many unethical and unlawful activities were done by the current school board mem Two candidates, Noah Welch and Sally Beebe, are the top contenders, when looking at qualifications and backgrounds. But are work
UPDATE 5/23/2025: Governor Sanders announced that the State will cover up to 35% of county and local governments’ cleanup and rebuilding costs after the March storms. UPDATE 05/15/25: After what she calls a “productive” phone call with President Trump, Governor Sanders announced that Trump has now approved federal disaster assistance for Green, Hot Spring, Independence,
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
Hey Hardliners! Ever wonder what’s actually going on in Arkansas classrooms? Thanks to Act 649 of the 2025 General Session, it’s now public record! This game-changing law lets ANY citizen—parents or not—FOIA curricula, lesson plans, videos, and more to see what kids are learning. From anti-police videos in a science class to sneaky indoctrination, we’re
On Monday, April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order requiring all truck drivers in the United States to be proficient in English. It was a bold move to protect public safety and national sovereignty—but behind the headlines is a story of quiet obedience, unwavering faith, and the mighty hand of God.
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
Are the past 100 days simply the second round, or are they something more? One thing is certain–100 days does not a presidency make! One must remember that as the torrent of news, crisis on crisis, caterwauling and general mayhem continues. The beginning is just that, a beginning. It is not an ending. While it
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
The U.S. government is seeing record tariff revenues following the implementation of President Trump’s trade policies. According to the April 24 Daily Treasury Statement, revenues from “customs and certain excise taxes” reached an all-time high of $15.9 billion in April—an increase of 105% compared to the same period last year. Peter Navarro, President Trump’s senior
Forgive this foreigner (defined as anyone not from Arkansas) for making a few observations as he prepares to head back to the North where it is decidedly ‘purple’, not the joyous ‘red’ of this Natural State. It has been a marvelous winter in our Arkansas paradise (though 8″ of snow one weekend was a bit
