A federal judge has ruled that the Ten Commandments monument at the Arkansas State Capitol must be removed after determining it violates the U.S. Constitution. United States Chief District Judge Kristine Baker found the monument…
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Rule Number 1 in Debate Personal Attacks Signal Lost Argument Focus On Policy
A widely shared principle in communication is gaining renewed attention: “Rule number 1 in debate — when you move to personal attacks, you’ve lost the debate.” Communication experts say the idea reinforces a key standard…
Arkansas Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Representative Stan Berry
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered flags across Arkansas to be flown at half-staff in honor of State Representative Stan Berry, who passed away on March 23, 2026. The order directs that both the United…
Lyon College Convocation to Explore Arkansas’s Political Realignment from Blue to Red
Lyon College will host a public convocation lecture examining Arkansas’s dramatic political shift over the past decade. Dr. John C. Davis will present “From Blue to Red: The Rise of the GOP in Arkansas” on…
Sanders Signs Executive Order to Speed Permitting for Economic Development Projects
Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new executive order aimed at speeding up permitting for economic development projects across Arkansas, calling it a major step in making the state more competitive nationally and globally. The…
Senator Boozman Highlights Arkansas Energy Permitting Reforms During U.S. Senate Hearing
John Boozman, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, highlighted Arkansas’s growing national leadership in energy permitting reform during a hearing with industry experts Wednesday, urging Congress to modernize the…
Independence County GOP to Host Reagan Rockefeller Dinner Featuring Senator Tom Cotton
The Independence County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Reagan Rockefeller Dinner, featuring U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Batesville Community Center.…
Dale James Announces Re-Election Campaign for Van Buren County Judge
Dale James officially announced today that he is seeking re-election as Republican County Judge of Van Buren County, citing strong financial stewardship, transparent leadership, and continued community growth as key priorities for his next term.…
Scout Stubbs Candidacy for Arkansas State Representative District 42
Scout Stubbs, a Greenbrier small business owner and born Arkansan, has announced her candidacy for Arkansas State Representative in District 42, campaigning on a platform centered on smaller government, less regulations, and lower taxes. Stubbs…
Former State Representative from Batesville Tommy E. Mitchum of Batesville Passes Away at 76
Former State Representative Tommy E. Mitchum, 76, of Batesville, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at White River Medical Center, surrounded by family. Known for his dedication to public service, his love for…
