Arkansas Democrat Hallie Shoffner: ‘We Would Exchange Five Americans for One Undocumented Immigrant’
Hallie Shoffner Defends Undocumented Workers in Senate Race Hallie Shoffner, a candidate aiming to unseat Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), has expressed strong support for “undocumented” farm workers, labeling them as incredibly diligent. She reflected on her own upbringing around such workers and addressed the reliance on foreign labor in agriculture, noting her involvement in a […]
Simmons Bank to shut down 26 branches, including 6 in Arkansas, in December.
LITTLE ROCK — Simmons First National Corporation has announced plans to shut down 26 Simmons Bank branches, as detailed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1. The closures will impact locations across six states, including six branches situated in Arkansas. On Thursday, Simmons Bank’s President and CEO, Jay Brogdon, […]
‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan makes progress in Arkansas while Sen. Dan Sullivan moves forward in Alaska
Alaska’s GOP Primary Complicated by Name Confusion WASHINGTON — An Alaskan Republican, sharing the same name as the state’s current senator, Dan Sullivan, has made it past the primary, adding to the confusion surrounding the GOP’s situation. This might inadvertently help the Democrats in the upcoming elections. Retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan has qualified in […]
Arkansas football player finds an unexpected assassin in an unusual location
High School Football Player Discovers Snake in His Helmet An Arkansas high school football player’s regular practice took a bizarre turn when he stumbled upon a situation he never expected. While warming up on Thursday, the student, who plays at Maumelle High School, began to feel something unusual in his helmet after about an hour […]
Person in Spider-Man outfit assists man in wheelchair crossing the street in Arkansas
A man dressed in a Spider-Man costume has become a viral sensation after a video showed him helping a wheelchair user cross a busy street in Arkansas. The heartwarming moment occurred Tuesday when Christopher Hellenthal, 20, finished his shift at a trampoline park in Jonesboro. “It was Superhero Day, so I brought the costume for […]
Arkansas officer loses his life while rescuing his fiancée just hours after proposing.
United Cajun Navy Reflects on Texas Flood Rescue One Year After Camp Mystic United Cajun Navy’s Incident Commander, Josh Gill, along with meteorologist Amy Metz, shared their personal experiences during a perilous flood rescue in Texas that resulted in two fatalities. They noted an increase in preparedness compared to the devastating Camp Mystic flood last […]
$1.82 billion Powerball jackpot winner identified as brother of Arkansas mayor Terry Hartwick
Powerball Winner Linked to Arkansas Mayor The winner of the record-breaking $1.82 billion Powerball jackpot from Christmas Eve has been identified as Tracy Hartwick, the brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick, who was under scrutiny for alleged assault earlier this year. Tracy Hartwick, whose brother is nearing the end of his third term […]
Finalist Jennifer Maune is starting a farm-to-table restaurant in Arkansas.
MasterChef Finalist to Open Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Little Rock Jennifer Mohn, who has held various roles throughout her life—including nonprofit executive, food blogger, and MasterChef finalist—is gearing up to become a restaurateur. The Arkansas native is set to open a new farm-to-table restaurant, Fleur, along with a European-style pastry shop in downtown Little Rock this […]
Arkansas Democrat Hallie Shoffner Proposes to Cut ICE Funding, Urges Government to Avoid Negative Actions on Immigration
Arkansas Democratic Senate Candidate Voices Opposition to ICE Harry Shoffner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Arkansas, is challenging the incumbent Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.). In a recent statement, Shoffner expressed his intention to vote for defunding ICE in its current form. He criticized the government’s approach to immigration, arguing that it portrays immigrants—and particularly undocumented […]
Arkansas will start the gradual implementation of new Medicaid work requirements on Wednesday.
Arkansas is set to launch a new phase of Medicaid work requirements starting Wednesday. This initiative will mandate that many adults enrolled in the ARHOME Medicaid program either work, go to school, or volunteer for at least 80 hours a month, with these requirements kicking in on January 1, 2027. State officials indicated that this […]