U.S. Senator John Boozman’s longtime Chief of Staff, Toni-Marie Higgins, has been honored with one of Congress’ highest professional recognitions after being named the 2026 Democracy Award recipient for Chief of Staff of the Year…
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Arkansas Ranked #1 in Nation for Religious Liberty, Earns First-Ever “Excellent” Rating
Arkansas has been named the top state in America for protecting religious liberty, according to the First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD). Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday that Arkansas earned…
Cushman Mayor Nichole Bryant Resigns Effective Immediately
Cushman Mayor Nichole Bryant has resigned from office, effective immediately. Bryant submitted her resignation to the Cushman City Council on Wednesday, July 1. She had served as mayor since taking office in January 2025. In…
Lloyd White Sworn In To Fill Vacant Heber Springs City Council Seat
The City of Heber Springs has officially welcomed Lloyd White to the Heber Springs City Council after he was sworn in during the City Council meeting held last week. White was selected to fill a…
Congressman French Hill Discusses Medicare, Iran and Balanced Budget Amendment on Open Mic with Bob Connell
French Hill joined ArkansasRadio.com’s Open Mic program to discuss federal spending, Medicare Advantage claim denials, tensions involving Iran, and efforts to pass a balanced budget amendment. Here the interview program below. During the interview, Hill…
Senator Tom Cotton Introduces Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act against unauthorized drone activity
Tom Cotton has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for critical infrastructure sites against unauthorized drone activity. The proposed Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act would give federally trained personnel the authority to detect, monitor,…
Federal Judge Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Monument at Arkansas State Capitol 2026
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…
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…
