I retired in 2020. March 12th was my last day in the classroom, followed by a few months of flying by the seat of our pants like we had never…
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Arkansans are tough. We know when to lend a hand. We know how to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. We know what’s right. This is our state. These are our values. We are Arkansas Strong.
Arkansas Strong advances a more responsible and resilient Arkansas by informing the public about issues facing our people, lifting up the stories of everyday Arkansas heroes, and promoting the values that make our state special.
ARKANSAS STORIES
Celebrating the Strength of Arkansas
Today I must confess That I’m a Mama’s Boy No reticence about it I declare it with pure joy We started out together I was born in Mama’s bed I…
Fans of the recent hit mini-series, Inventing Anna, will recall a scene where the reporter adopts the mantra, “I’m not special,” when she’s racing to meet a deadline while also…
Most people think they know a lot more than they really do.
I grew up in a small town in Arkansas, tucked away in the Ozarks. Most of the people there are Baptist, but I grew up in a sweet little Methodist…
Inaugural Young Writers Contest open to any Arkansas student grades 10-12 We are all part of the great story that is unfolding in Arkansas— a story of hope, unity, and…
It all started out as a normal day. I met my Facility Training Officer at our station, loaded my gear over to his patrol car and got things ready for…
Every penny given to the Baby Sharon Fund goes to the families of sick children. Have you heard of the Baby Sharon Children’s Catastrophic Illness Grant Program? Unfortunately, very few Arkansans…
A sheep knows how to take care of her own. It’s no small feat to come up with a genuinely new insult, I’ll grant you. Most of them are tired…
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Inform Arkansans on issues that impact their lives
Celebrate the stories of all our people
Empower Arkansans to band together and fight for a stronger state
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