I purposefully maintain a small circle of friends because I value deep, meaningful connections. Also, I’m terrible at remembering names. more

I purposefully maintain a small circle of friends because I value deep, meaningful connections. Also, I’m terrible at remembering names. more

It is amazing how quickly a month passes by! November just leaped up, and we are now feeling cooler weather. The rain could help our trees with their color changing. The cool nights and sunshine each day works wonders. Be sure to make time to get out and find trees popping colors! While driving to church this morning, I drove through fog near Brightwater. The sun was shining through the fog, and it made rainbows. I decided that may have been where the pots of gold were! That was the first time I had ever seen rainbows in fog near the ground. more

It is amazing how quickly a month passes by! November just leaped up, and we are now feeling cooler weather. The rain could help our trees with their color changing. The cool nights and sunshine each day works wonders. Be sure to make time to get out and find trees popping colors! While driving to church this morning, I drove through fog near Brightwater. The sun was shining through the fog, and it made rainbows. I decided that may have been where the pots of gold were! That was the first time I had ever seen rainbows in fog near the ground. more

This past weekend my family gathered at the Assembly of God Church in Jasper to share time with Hayden and Bryleigh Phillips as they were married with a church full of family and friends. It was a lovely ceremony with many friends serving as bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, and a little boy pulling a wagon with a little one in the wagon taking the rings to the couple. While looking around I made the comment that if all the people in the room had a blood test, that most would be related to us. more

This past weekend my family gathered at the Assembly of God Church in Jasper to share time with Hayden and Bryleigh Phillips as they were married with a church full of family and friends. It was a lovely ceremony with many friends serving as bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, and a little boy pulling a wagon with a little one in the wagon taking the rings to the couple. While looking around I made the comment that if all the people in the room had a blood test, that most would be related to us. more

This month, Arkansas will once again participate in Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide mission to safely collect and dispose of unused and expired prescription medications. more

This month, Arkansas will once again participate in Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide mission to safely collect and dispose of unused and expired prescription medications. more

Providing timely, effective assistance to the folks across the Fourth District of Arkansas dealing with federal agencies is a central duty of serving as a representative in Congress. Although the federal government may be shut down, my offices in Washington, DC, and across Arkansas remain open and ready to assist. more

Providing timely, effective assistance to the folks across the Fourth District of Arkansas dealing with federal agencies is a central duty of serving as a representative in Congress. Although the federal government may be shut down, my offices in Washington, DC, and across Arkansas remain open and ready to assist. more

LITTLE ROCK – In 2019 the legislature passed Act 789, directing the Arkansas Department of Transportation to collect information on the most congested highways in the state, as well as the stretches of road with the highest frequency of crashes. more

LITTLE ROCK – In 2019 the legislature passed Act 789, directing the Arkansas Department of Transportation to collect information on the most congested highways in the state, as well as the stretches of road with the highest frequency of crashes. more

The House and Senate Education Committees met this week to review the Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADE) comprehensive plan to strengthen the state’s teacher workforce through recruitment, retention, and recognition initiatives. more

The House and Senate Education Committees met this week to review the Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADE) comprehensive plan to strengthen the state’s teacher workforce through recruitment, retention, and recognition initiatives. more

Well, here goes. As the title warns – I am going to write about things that will likely trigger everyone who reads the articles. Some reactions may be positive and some, mayhap most, will be negative. more

Well, here goes. As the title warns – I am going to write about things that will likely trigger everyone who reads the articles. Some reactions may be positive and some, mayhap most, will be negative. more

Last week, I mentioned the sign at the Hilltop Bible Church looking so good. I always like to give credit where it is due. I have since learned that Steve Williams put in several hours getting the sign ready, painting, and helping do the lettering. It was a team effort on the part of both Steve and Sandy Williams. They did a great job, and the sign is beautiful. more

Last week, I mentioned the sign at the Hilltop Bible Church looking so good. I always like to give credit where it is due. I have since learned that Steve Williams put in several hours getting the sign ready, painting, and helping do the lettering. It was a team effort on the part of both Steve and Sandy Williams. They did a great job, and the sign is beautiful. more

The Arkansas Legislature had a full schedule this week, as the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) and its subcommittees met, as well as the House and Senate City, County, and Local Affairs Committees. The ALC approved the recommendations from the Employee Benefits Division for 2026 health insurance rates for state and school employees. Rates will remain unchanged for active employees, while Medicare-eligible retirees in United Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage and Health Advantage supplemental plans will see a $6 monthly increase. In response to recent flooding in Texas, the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee will conduct a study on Arkansas’ emergency flood preparedness. Arkansas State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar also briefed the subcommittee on the recent homicide at Devil’s Den State Park. more

The Arkansas Legislature had a full schedule this week, as the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) and its subcommittees met, as well as the House and Senate City, County, and Local Affairs Committees. The ALC approved the recommendations from the Employee Benefits Division for 2026 health insurance rates for state and school employees. Rates will remain unchanged for active employees, while Medicare-eligible retirees in United Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage and Health Advantage supplemental plans will see a $6 monthly increase. In response to recent flooding in Texas, the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee will conduct a study on Arkansas’ emergency flood preparedness. Arkansas State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar also briefed the subcommittee on the recent homicide at Devil’s Den State Park. more