Rural Roots: Chris Scallion

We’re joined by Chris Scallion from Paron for the second episode of our Rural Roots series. Take a listen as Chris describes life growing up in rural Arkansas and his aspirations for the future of the place he calls home. Signup for RCA emails at:rca@thenewrural.org Listen to Podcast

Rural Roots: Ebony Broadnax

We’re kicking off our Fall 2021 season with a series titled Rural Roots. We’re talking to individuals residing in or from communities that RCA works with and alongside. On the first episode, we have Ebony Broadnax from Dermott, Arkansas. Ebony is a health and wellness specialist who moved back home to help create a better […]

Conversation with Kristin Higgins: Redistricting and Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Kristin Higgins (UADA-AR Public Policy Center) joins us to discuss proposed constitutional amendments and redistricting. Subscribe to the AR Public Policy Center monthly newsletter on ballot issues: https://tinyurl.com/4dvpchbj uaex.uada.edu/ballot uaex.uada.edu/ppc https://www.uaex.edu/business-communities/public-policy-center/arkansas-redistricting.aspx Listen to Podcast

2021, we’re here!

On this episode, Williams talks about some of the bills and issues that RCA will follow during the 2021 AR Legislative Session. Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us Listen to Podcast

2020 Highlights

The Representing Rural podcast was launched in August 2020. RCA held its first Rural Pitch Competition in November 2020.

Rural Challenges and Post Election 2020

The Election is over, now what? We’re still here; still advocating for rural Arkansas. RCA Staffers Matt Grandon and Candy Webb joined to discuss rural challenges and Post Election 2020. This is a two-part conversation. Part 2 will be released next week. Listen to Podcast

The Arkansas Coalition for Community Schools

Jerri Derlikowski (Forward Arkansas)  joined us to talk about the Arkansas Coalition for Community Schools and how they are moving to support community schools in rural Arkansas. Jerri can be directly contacted at jderlikowski@forwardarkansas.org Listen to Podcast