FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 25, 2024

CONTACT

Rachael Slobodien

‍rachael@opportunityarkansas.org

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OPPORTUNITY ARKANSAS, NEWSRADIO 102.9 KARN ANNOUNCE WEEKLY SEGMENT WITH NIC HORTON, TOBY HOWELL

CONWAY, AR — Today, Opportunity Arkansas and NewsRadio 102.9 KARN News Radio announced the launch of a new weekly segment featuring OA Founder and CEO Nic Horton. The segment will air every Wednesday morning at 7:40am on First News with Toby Howell. Nic and Toby will discuss the latest OA research and polling, economic trends, developments from the state capitol, and other pressing issues facing Arkansas families.

As the largest conservative talk radio station in Arkansas, NewsRadio 102.9 KARN’s signal extends as far south as Gould and Gourdon and as far north as Searcy and Russellville. This radius includes major metropolitan areas such as North Little Rock, Little Rock, Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Cabot, and Conway–reaching roughly 620,000 Arkansans, or 20 percent of the Natural State.

As part of the announcement, Opportunity Arkansas Founder and CEO Nic Horton and NewsRadio 102.9 KARN Program Director and host of First News Toby Howell offered the following statements:

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“I’m truly humbled and excited to be joining the airwaves each week on the legendary KARN. Toby has done a terrific job growing the station and bringing needed attention to many news stories that would otherwise go unnoticed. He’s not afraid to take on tough issues and cut through the fluff. That’s why I can’t wait to join him as a regular contributor–and maybe even have a little fun at the same time. More than anything though, I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring more awareness to the generational problems facing our state and the real, homegrown solutions that Opportunity Arkansas is advancing every single day. Arkansas’s best days are ahead, and we’re going to tell that story every week on KARN.” - Nic Horton

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“Opportunity Arkansas is bringing real, generational issues to the forefront of the conversation, and all of us at NewsRadio 102.9 KARN are excited to have Nic as a regular contributor. Nic has a true passion for solving generational problems that have plagued Arkansas for far too long and that passion clearly comes through over the airwaves. He’s engaging and insightful, and he always provides valuable content for our listeners. We’re excited to have him as a more permanent fixture of our show.” - Toby Howell

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The segment will air on NewsRadio 102.9 FM, newsradio1029.com, and on the Newsradio 102.9 KARN app. The segment will also be clipped and featured on Opportunity Arkansas’s YouTube page and social media channels.

For meetings, bookings, or interviews with Nic Horton, contact Rachael Slobodien via email at rachael@opportunityarkansas.org.

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About Opportunity Arkansas Foundation
Opportunity Arkansas Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization on a mission to renew the Land of Opportunity by simplifying government and solving generational problems for the next generation. OA stands ready to partner with state policymakers who share these goals. To learn more, visit www.OpportunityArkansas.org.

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