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Since 2011, Mayor Talitha Hardin has secured over $1.5 million for infrastructure improvement projects in Leslie. Hardin is currently running for the

Kristin Higgins, Program Associate with UA System Division of Agriculture | Cooperative Extension Service, joins us to discuss the 2022 November Election Ballot

Raised in Elaine, Arkansas, Tyesha has returned to her hometown committed to make a difference. Initially contested in the race to become

Representative Mary Bentley is serving her fourth term in the Arkansas House. For the 93rd General Assembly, Rep. Bentley serves on the

Representative David Tollett is a career educator, beginning in a rural district in the early 2000s. He served as the Superintendent for

Nick Cartwright is running for Arkansas Senate District 18. Cartwright’s career experience includes working as a policy associate for Community Farm Alliance,

Committed to cleaning up the county, Scott Finkbeiner is running for Hot Spring County Sheriff. A retired Union Pacific Engineer, Finkbeiner secured

Demetris Johnson Jr. is running for State Representative District 35. At the age of 22, Demetris has accomplished so much and has

Launching his campaign with touring every county in Arkansas, Dr. Chris Jones has a vision of spreading opportunity all over the state.

Pursuing the Libertarian party nomination for Governor, Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. has adopted the state’s motto,“Regnat Populus”, as his official campaign slogan:

The Rural Candidates series has taken a turn to interview a gubernatorial candidate, Doc Washburn. Washburn was host of a local talk

Longtime community advocate, Mattie Allison, is throwing her hat in the ring for Mayor of Marianna. Allison, a retired educator, has worked

Alan Yarbrough, retiring Searcy County School District Superintendent, is running for the newly-drawn Arkansas House of Representatives District 27. The district includes

In this new series, we’ll talk with rural candidates from across the state of Arkansas. Whether they’re running for school board or

With a passion to cultivate leaders, Shalondra Smith tells us about the love she has for Hughes and the importance of raising

From Marshall, Bob King joins us to share life in Searcy County. With a true vision of building a rural Arkansas that

We’re joined by Coach Johnny Lomack from Elaine for this Rural Roots episode. Coach Lomack moved back home in 2019 and has

We’re joined by Chris Scallion from Paron for the second episode of our Rural Roots series. Take a listen as Chris describes

We’re kicking off our Fall 2021 season with a series titled Rural Roots. We’re talking to individuals residing in or from communities

Kristin Higgins (UADA-AR Public Policy Center) joins us to discuss proposed constitutional amendments and redistricting. Subscribe to the AR Public Policy Center

Williams provides an update on Week 4 of the Arkansas 93rd General Assembly. Listen to Podcast

On this episode, Williams talks about some of the bills and issues that RCA will follow during the 2021 AR Legislative Session.

Part 2 of the sit down with RCA Staff-Matt Grandon and Candy Webb. Listen to Podcast

RCA staff Lincoln Barnett and Tanya Broadnax joined to talk about challenges in their regions. Listen to Podcast

The Election is over, now what? We’re still here; still advocating for rural Arkansas. RCA Staffers Matt Grandon and Candy Webb joined

Jerri Derlikowski (Forward Arkansas)  joined us to talk about the Arkansas Coalition for Community Schools and how they are moving to support

Kristin Higgins with the Public Policy Center(UA System Division of Agriculture | Cooperative Extension Service) joins us to breakdown the four ballot

Tiffany Henry, with the Conductor, joins us to talk about how the Conductor supports entrepreneurship and how they’re creating a collaborative table

Mayor Lincoln Barnett shares his journey as he’s led the city of Hughes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to Podcast

Three RCA Youth Network members join us to give brief perspectives of how COVID-19 has effected them and changed learning delivery. This

With her research focusing on racial and educational equity in rural schools and communities, Dr. Mara Tieken has been a RCA partner

On the fourth episode, Brad Cameron joins us to talk about the importance of Arkansans being counted in the 2020 Census. Listen

Lisa Hicks-Gilbert, a direct descendant of the 1919 Elaine Massacre candidly shares how she learned about it and work that she is

Join Rural Community Alliance staff as we give an overview of our current work. Listen to Podcast

On the first episode of Representing Rural, we have a conversation with Superintendent Henry Anderson of the Marvell-Elaine School District. He answers

In this introductory episode, Candace Williams gives an overview of the podcast. Listen to Podcast