Michael Hibblen
@hibblen.bsky.social
Veteran reporter, former Arkansas PBS Director of Public Affairs, News Director of KUAR/Little Rock, Asst. News Director WLRN-Miami Herald, reporter for CBS News Radio. https://hibblenradio.com/
John Oliver had a great segment on public media this week, which included this mention of Arkansas PBS.
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
John Oliver had a great segment on public media this week, which included this mention of Arkansas PBS.
On “Arkansas Week,” which airs again this morning at 10, I discussed the state’s high prison recidivism rate and the latest on the proposed Franklin County prison with state Sen. Ben Gilmore and Jim Bell, owner of a Little Rock prison reentry facility. Watch on Arkansas PBS, the PBS app or YouTube.
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On “Arkansas Week,” which airs again this morning at 10, I discussed the state’s high prison recidivism rate and the latest on the proposed Franklin County prison with state Sen. Ben Gilmore and Jim Bell, owner of a Little Rock prison reentry facility. Watch on Arkansas PBS, the PBS app or YouTube.
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News has arrived of the passing of Judge Billy Roy Wilson at age 85. Known for his country wit and his love of mules, he had continued hearing cases until earlier this spring. Read more about this Arkansas original here: encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/bill...
Billy Roy Wilson (1939–) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Scott County native Billy Roy Wilson is a raconteur, a mule and guinea fowl farmer, and a longtime civil and criminal defense attorney. In 1993, he began ...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
News has arrived of the passing of Judge Billy Roy Wilson at age 85. Known for his country wit and his love of mules, he had continued hearing cases until earlier this spring. Read more about this Arkansas original here: encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/bill...
A $5.8 million grant to UAMS will allow it to continue researching how to mitigate the terrible side effects of cancer treatments. Dr. Marjan Boerma spoke about this with “Arkansas Week” host Steve Barnes on Arkansas PBS. Here’s a highlight of the interview that aired this weekend.
October 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A $5.8 million grant to UAMS will allow it to continue researching how to mitigate the terrible side effects of cancer treatments. Dr. Marjan Boerma spoke about this with “Arkansas Week” host Steve Barnes on Arkansas PBS. Here’s a highlight of the interview that aired this weekend.
On Arkansas Week tonight, economists Dr. Michael Pakko and Mervin Jebaraj join host Steve Barnes to discuss the economy, agriculture and recent stock market volatility triggered by trade tensions. Watch at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS or afterward on the PBS App and YouTube.
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
On Arkansas Week tonight, economists Dr. Michael Pakko and Mervin Jebaraj join host Steve Barnes to discuss the economy, agriculture and recent stock market volatility triggered by trade tensions. Watch at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS or afterward on the PBS App and YouTube.
A new waterfowl research program, funded through $7 million in donations, is now based at University of Arkansas at Monticello. Agriculture and university officials celebrated the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence, which you can watch via Arkansas PBS. www.youtube.com/live/ZeBZ1sg...
UA Division of Agriculture celebrates new waterfowl center in Monticello
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October 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A new waterfowl research program, funded through $7 million in donations, is now based at University of Arkansas at Monticello. Agriculture and university officials celebrated the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence, which you can watch via Arkansas PBS. www.youtube.com/live/ZeBZ1sg...
The UA Division of Agriculture’s Dr. Hunter Biram has been talking with agricultural lenders about the grim prospects for farmers. The government shutdown has only worsened the situation by disrupting programs that benefit growers. Here's a highlight from tonight's "Arkansas Week."
October 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The UA Division of Agriculture’s Dr. Hunter Biram has been talking with agricultural lenders about the grim prospects for farmers. The government shutdown has only worsened the situation by disrupting programs that benefit growers. Here's a highlight from tonight's "Arkansas Week."
New Arkansas PBS Executive Director/CEO Carlton Wing sat down with me on “Arkansas Week” to discuss how he’s planning for the future of the station. While this is a challenging time for public broadcasting, he said there are immense opportunities ahead. Watch tonight at 7:30 or afterward online.
October 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
New Arkansas PBS Executive Director/CEO Carlton Wing sat down with me on “Arkansas Week” to discuss how he’s planning for the future of the station. While this is a challenging time for public broadcasting, he said there are immense opportunities ahead. Watch tonight at 7:30 or afterward online.
The government shutdown is disrupting some programs that benefit agriculture. That’s on top of what has already been a terrible year for growers. On “Arkansas Week,” airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, I'm joined by UA Division of Agriculture’s Dr. Hunter Biram and UCA’s Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl.
October 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The government shutdown is disrupting some programs that benefit agriculture. That’s on top of what has already been a terrible year for growers. On “Arkansas Week,” airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, I'm joined by UA Division of Agriculture’s Dr. Hunter Biram and UCA’s Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl.
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As we mark our 50th anniversary, we want to hear from Viewers Like You:
How has the show affected your life? https://bit.ly/3KFpORZ
How has the show affected your life? https://bit.ly/3KFpORZ
October 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
As we mark our 50th anniversary, we want to hear from Viewers Like You:
How has the show affected your life? https://bit.ly/3KFpORZ
How has the show affected your life? https://bit.ly/3KFpORZ
We're standing by for an announcement from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and White House Faith Office Senior Advisor Pastor Paula White-Cain. The live feed from Arkansas PBS at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion is streaming and can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evca...
October 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We're standing by for an announcement from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and White House Faith Office Senior Advisor Pastor Paula White-Cain. The live feed from Arkansas PBS at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion is streaming and can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evca...
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to make an announcement at 10:30 this morning alongside White House Faith Office Senior Advisor Pastor Paula White-Cain. No additional details yet. Arkansas PBS has a crew at the Governor's Mansion to stream the it live. I'll post a link in comments.
October 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to make an announcement at 10:30 this morning alongside White House Faith Office Senior Advisor Pastor Paula White-Cain. No additional details yet. Arkansas PBS has a crew at the Governor's Mansion to stream the it live. I'll post a link in comments.
On Arkansas PBS tonight, U.S. Sen. John Boozman talks with Steve Barnes about the federal government shutdown and an expected announcement by the administration of a plan to provide assistance to the nation’s farmers. Watch Arkansas Week at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 10 a.m., on the PBS app or YouTube.
October 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
On Arkansas PBS tonight, U.S. Sen. John Boozman talks with Steve Barnes about the federal government shutdown and an expected announcement by the administration of a plan to provide assistance to the nation’s farmers. Watch Arkansas Week at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 10 a.m., on the PBS app or YouTube.
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It’s after midnight on the East Coast, meaning we are officially in a government shutdown.
Here’s what Arkansas’ senators are saying.
Here’s what Arkansas’ senators are saying.
Arkansas’ U.S. senators blame Democratic colleagues for government shutdown | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
WASHINGTON -- As U.S. senators waited Tuesday to vote on measures to fund the government, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., did not hesitate to blame his Democratic colleagues for the stalemate on Capitol Hill...
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October 1, 2025 at 4:37 AM
It’s after midnight on the East Coast, meaning we are officially in a government shutdown.
Here’s what Arkansas’ senators are saying.
Here’s what Arkansas’ senators are saying.
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Rep. Carlton Wing is serving his fifth term in the House and is a former sports broadcaster for Little Rock’s KARK. (Via @arkansasadvocate.com) current.org/2025/09/stat...
State lawmaker to receive $206K salary as Arkansas PBS director
Commission Vice Chairman Woody Freeman said he recommended the amount because of Rep. Carlton Wing’s “extensive media background.”
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September 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Rep. Carlton Wing is serving his fifth term in the House and is a former sports broadcaster for Little Rock’s KARK. (Via @arkansasadvocate.com) current.org/2025/09/stat...
A federal government shutdown is looking likely next week as Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over budget legislation. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's @alexhousethomas.bsky.social joins us from Washington with the latest on "Arkansas Week," tonight 7:30 on Arkansas PBS.
September 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A federal government shutdown is looking likely next week as Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over budget legislation. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's @alexhousethomas.bsky.social joins us from Washington with the latest on "Arkansas Week," tonight 7:30 on Arkansas PBS.
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Pharoah Sanders died this date-September 24, 2022.
Jazz saxophone great was born in 1940 at Little Rock, Arkansas.
30+ solo albums as well as numerous recordings with others, including John Coltrane.
Jazz saxophone great was born in 1940 at Little Rock, Arkansas.
30+ solo albums as well as numerous recordings with others, including John Coltrane.
September 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Pharoah Sanders died this date-September 24, 2022.
Jazz saxophone great was born in 1940 at Little Rock, Arkansas.
30+ solo albums as well as numerous recordings with others, including John Coltrane.
Jazz saxophone great was born in 1940 at Little Rock, Arkansas.
30+ solo albums as well as numerous recordings with others, including John Coltrane.
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Little Rock and the world have lost a beautiful friend with the passing of Mr. Robert Griffin Sr, longtime DJ of The Quiet Storm jazz show on KABF 88.3 FM. It was always special to turn on the radio on a rainy Sunday morning and hear Mr. Griff's unmistakable voice drifting through the airwaves.
September 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Little Rock and the world have lost a beautiful friend with the passing of Mr. Robert Griffin Sr, longtime DJ of The Quiet Storm jazz show on KABF 88.3 FM. It was always special to turn on the radio on a rainy Sunday morning and hear Mr. Griff's unmistakable voice drifting through the airwaves.
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, who wants a new government funding bill passed this month, told me on Arkansas PBS: “I’m a bit at odds with my own leadership team on this subject because continuing resolutions are not the answer to America’s fiscal problems.” youtu.be/DkuStOpEq3Y?...
Arkansas Week: U.S. Rep. Steve Womack/ The Trucking Industry
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September 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, who wants a new government funding bill passed this month, told me on Arkansas PBS: “I’m a bit at odds with my own leadership team on this subject because continuing resolutions are not the answer to America’s fiscal problems.” youtu.be/DkuStOpEq3Y?...
On “Arkansas Week,”airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, I’m joined by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack to discuss his push for a new government spending bill rather than the continuing resolution passed by the House today. We also talk agriculture and his bill to preserve veterans’ access to telemedicine.
September 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
On “Arkansas Week,”airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, I’m joined by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack to discuss his push for a new government spending bill rather than the continuing resolution passed by the House today. We also talk agriculture and his bill to preserve veterans’ access to telemedicine.
Proud of the folks I work with here at Arkansas PBS, which received 11 nominations for the 49th annual NATAS Mid-America EMMY Awards! Winners will be announced Oct. 25. www.myarkansaspbs.org/blog/arkansa...
September 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Proud of the folks I work with here at Arkansas PBS, which received 11 nominations for the 49th annual NATAS Mid-America EMMY Awards! Winners will be announced Oct. 25. www.myarkansaspbs.org/blog/arkansa...
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There are talks happening about economic assistance for farmers as provisions of the GOP tax package won't take effect until next fall.
Sen. Boozman: "We're in a situation where it doesn't matter where you live in the United States, it's very, very difficult." www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/se...
Sen. Boozman: "We're in a situation where it doesn't matter where you live in the United States, it's very, very difficult." www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/se...
Boozman discussing possible agriculture relief with colleagues, White House | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said he has been talking with congressional leadership and the Trump administration about possible economic assistance for farmers, with Arkansas' senior ...
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September 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
There are talks happening about economic assistance for farmers as provisions of the GOP tax package won't take effect until next fall.
Sen. Boozman: "We're in a situation where it doesn't matter where you live in the United States, it's very, very difficult." www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/se...
Sen. Boozman: "We're in a situation where it doesn't matter where you live in the United States, it's very, very difficult." www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/se...
On Arkansas Week, airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, the Democrat-Gazette’s @alexhousethomas.bsky.social joins me from Washington to discuss congressional matters, including a federal funding deadline, a push for agricultural assistance and a proposal to loosen permitting environmental reviews.
September 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
On Arkansas Week, airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, the Democrat-Gazette’s @alexhousethomas.bsky.social joins me from Washington to discuss congressional matters, including a federal funding deadline, a push for agricultural assistance and a proposal to loosen permitting environmental reviews.
An Arkansas legislative hearing looking into a proposed state prison in Franklin County is underway. You can watch the Joint Performance Review Committee hearing live via Arkansas PBS. www.youtube.com/live/OX4Fa0R...
Legislators to Discuss Proposed Franklin County Prison
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September 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
An Arkansas legislative hearing looking into a proposed state prison in Franklin County is underway. You can watch the Joint Performance Review Committee hearing live via Arkansas PBS. www.youtube.com/live/OX4Fa0R...
A campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of opioids is being expanded to Arkansas college campuses and will include narcan being available for free in vending machines, Attorney General Tim Griffin announced today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVe5...
AG Griffin announces ‘One Pill Can Kill’ initiative on college campuses
YouTube video by Arkansas PBS
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September 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of opioids is being expanded to Arkansas college campuses and will include narcan being available for free in vending machines, Attorney General Tim Griffin announced today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVe5...