Arkansas
Bryan Norris bets Arkansas Republicans want an outsider, not the establishment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As Arkansas Republicans head toward a high-stakes runoff for Secretary of State, candidate Bryan Norris is making a clear case to voters: he is not a politician — and he says that is exactly why he should win.
The retired First Sergeant is positioning himself as the outsider in the March 31 Republican runoff against longtime state lawmaker Sen. Kim Hammer, arguing Arkansans are frustrated with what he calls “politics as usual” and ready for a different kind of leadership.
“I’m tired of feeling like I’m being ruled, not represented,” Norris said.
That frustration has become a central theme of his campaign.
Norris says voters are weary of elected officials moving from one office to the next, without delivering meaningful results.
“They rotate from one office to the next to the next,” Norris said. “I think the people of Arkansas are ready to see some results instead of seeing rotations.”
Norris repeatedly framed himself as a military veteran — not a career politician — and made election security the heart of his campaign message.
He says restoring public trust in Arkansas elections starts with transparency.
“The number one thing that we can do to bring back confidence is to be transparent,” Norris said.
Norris says that lack of visibility is fueling voter mistrust, and if elected, he wants to pursue expanded oversight — including what he describes as a first-of-its-kind audit.
“I want to perform the first ever 100% audit of an election in a primary and a general and release those results to the people of Arkansas,” he said.
But Norris says his concerns go beyond ballots and ballot boxes.
He also warned Arkansas should be more aggressive when it comes to cybersecurity, particularly as artificial intelligence advances and foreign threats grow more sophisticated.
“No one’s leaning forward in the foxhole of AI, and I’m extremely concerned about that,” Norris said.“One person with a laptop can have a huge impact.”
When asked whether the cost of stronger protections could ultimately fall on taxpayers, Norris argued the greater risk is failing to act.
“What’s the cost if they hack into our entire infrastructure and just degrade it and turn it off?”he asked. “What’s the cost if they hack into an election? What’s the cost if they hack into the treasury?”
Still, Norris insists his campaign is about more than election systems.
He says after traveling what he estimates to be more than 40,000 miles across Arkansas, he has heard a familiar set of concerns from voters — and says affordability is at the top of the list.
“Number one is the affordability,” Norris said.“They feel like things are getting really tough on them.”
And beneath those economic worries, he says, is a deeper frustration he believes many Arkansans share.
“They’re tired of feeling like they’re being ruled and not represented,” he said.
On the business side of the Secretary of State’s office, Norris says he would begin by cutting regulations and reevaluating internal processes from day one.
“First day is my office doors coming off the hinges,” Norris said. “I want to do a DOGE-style audit of it. If it’s not codified in law, it’s going to go away.”
The interview also touched on controversy surrounding now-deleted social media posts in which Norris used profanity.
When asked about the language, Norris acknowledged the posts and said he regrets them.
“I’m a soldier. I’m a military guy. We use some salty language from time to time,” Norris said.“I’m a work in progress. I’m a human being that makes mistakes from time to time. You’re never going to hear me talk or speak that way again.”
As the runoff approaches, Norris says his message remains simple: accountability.
“I just want the opportunity to earn your vote from you,” he said. “After you elect me, I’m going to be held accountable to you.”
Norris will face Senator Kim Hammer in the March 31st Republican runoff for Arkansas Secretary of State. You can watch both full candidate interviews on KATV’s YouTube page.
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- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
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- Cash 3 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
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BENTON, Ark. (KATV) — Saline County residents got a fresh boost earlier today when the Central Arkansas Development Council hosted its third Fresh Market event in the county, handing out about 300 bags of fresh produce free of charge.
The council, described as the largest community action agency in Arkansas, said the event is part of its ongoing effort to address food insecurity in the state and expand access to healthy food options.
“What we’re here to do is we’re here to be what our community needs us to be,” Randy Morris, CEO of Central Arkansas Development Council, said. “We are here to serve our mission, which is to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty, to help vulnerable populations achieve their potential and to build strong communities in Arkansas through community action.”
The council also said it was rewarded funds by the government to host an emergency food drive that will happen soon.
FAYETTEVILL – In a thrilling contest that featured 5.1 impressive innings in the circle from sophomore Payton Burnham and a go-ahead two-run home run from Tianna Bell, the No. 6/8 Arkansas Razorbacks defeated No. 1 Oklahoma, 3-2, on Saturday night at Love’s Field to even the series and set up a winner-take-all series finale on Sunday.
Win the win, Arkansas recorded its third victory in program history over a consensus No. 1-ranked opponent, having previously defeated UCLA (Feb. 18, 2011) and Cal (May 19, 2012).
It also marked the Razorbacks’ third win in program history over a No. 1 opponent in the ESPN/USA Softball Poll and the fifth over a top-ranked team in the NFCA Coaches Poll.
Arkansas (36-7, 11-6 SEC) took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning courtesy of an RBI double down the right-field line from Kennedy Miller. The Sooners then tied the game, 1-1, in the bottom of the fifth inning, with a solo home run from Sydney Emerling.
Tianna Bell put the Hogs ahead for good by blasting a two-run homer into the left-center field bleachers in the top of the fifth inning. Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells accounted for the final run of the contest with a solo shot to left field, bringing the score to 3-2.
The Razorbacks’ pitching staff did not allow a walk in the win. Payton Burnham was phenomenal in the circle during her 10th victory of the season, striking out three while allowing two runs on four hits in 5.1 innings of work.
Robyn Herron earned her fourth save of the season by retiring the final five Oklahoma batters in the contest.
In addition to Bell’s two-run blast and Miller’s RBI double, Reagan Johnson and Kailey Wyckoff singled in the victory.
Sydney Berzon fell to 5-2 on the season for Oklahoma (41-6, 14-3 SEC) after allowing two runs on two hits with one strikeout in her 4.2 innings pitched.
QUOTABLES
Arkansas Head Coach Courtney Deifel
On the victory…
“Any win right now is a big one for the program. It was really great in this environment just to see our team stay the course and trust themselves. It is a hostile environment that is very loud. They have a lot of energy. For our team to just lean into each other and find a way to get the win was big. Any win is really big, so it just feels really awesome.”
On Payton Burnham’s performance…
“She was in her element. She loves the big moment. She wants the ball, and she was locked in today. She was dialed, and I am really proud of her.”
HOW IT HAPPENED
Payton Burnham earned her 12th start of the season in the circle for Arkansas, while Oklahoma gave the ball to Miali Guachino.
In the top of the first inning, Guachino retired the Hogs in order courtesy of a pair of groundouts and a lineout. Burnham spun a 1-2-3 bottom of the first courtesy of a groundout, strikeout, and a groundout.
Kailey Wyckoff recorded the first hit of the contest with a two-out single up the middle in the top of the second inning. She would later come around to score a batter later on an RBI double down the right-field line from Kennedy Miller, giving the Hogs a 1-0 lead.
Cam Harrison followed Miller’s double with a walk, but OU would escape without further damage courtesy of OU right fielder Ella Parker taking an extra-base hit away from Karlie Davison with a catch at the wall in right field.
Burnham spun another scoreless frame in the home half of the second inning, highlighted by a 6-4 double play from shortstop Atalyia Rijo, who snagged a line drive and threw to Davison at second base to double off the Sooners’ Gabbie Garcia, who reached on a leadoff single.
Brinli Bain drew a one-out walk in the top of the third inning, prompting Oklahoma to make a pitching change and bring in LSU transfer Sydney Berzon.
Wyckoff made an incredible catch with a leaping grab at the wall in left field for the first out of the bottom of the third. She would then catch a pair of fly balls as Burnham completed a 1-2-3 frame.
Berzon retired the Hogs in order during the top of the fourth inning. Burnham recorded a 1-2-3 bottom of the fourth inning while picking up her second and third strikeouts of the night.
Reagan Johnson reached courtesy of a two-out infield single in the top of the fifth inning. Oklahoma first baseman Isabella Imerling tied the game with a leadoff solo home run to left-center field in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Following the home run, Reagan Johnson made a diving catch in right-center field to take away an extra-base hit from Pickering.
Ella McDowell was hit by a pitch to lead off the top of the sixth inning. Tianna Bell then gave Arkansas a 3-1 lead with a two-run shot into the left-center field bleachers, her 14th of the season, tying Dakota Kennedy for the team-lead.
Oklahoma made it a one-run ballgame with a one-out solo home run off the bat of freshman Kendall Wells. Following the home run, Robyn Herron entered the circle and would retire the next two batters faced by way of a strikeout and a lineout.
Berzon retired the Hogs in order in the top of the seventh inning. Herron trotted out to the circle looking to complete the save in the bottom of the seventh.
Herron fanned Imerling for the first out of the frame before issuing a lineout to Johnson in center field for the second out.
She then got Aliana Agbayani to ground out to Karlie Davison at second for the final out of the win as Arkansas evened the series and improved to 36-7 overall and 11-6 in SEC play.
NOTABLES
- Reagan Johnson registered her 205th start batting leadoff, which tied the career program record set by Devon Wallace, 205 (2012-2015).
- Payton Burnham improved to 10-3 this season after striking out three and allowing just two runs on four hits and no walks in 5.1 innings. Arkansas is now 22-6 when a starting pitcher goes 5+ innings without allowing a walk.
- Tianna Bell blasted her 46th career home run and 14th home run this season with a two-run shot in the top of the sixth inning. Bell is now tied for the team lead in home runs alongside Dakota Kennedy.
- Kyler Del Duca recorded her first collegiate start, batting eighth and playing left field.
- Arkansas had five different outfielders in the victory (Reagan Johnson CF, Kailey Wyckoff RF/LF, Ramsey Walker LF/RF, Kyler Del Duca LF, Brinli Bain RF)
- Kennedy Miller increased her career-high reached base streak to 11 games.
- Arkansas is 148-41 since 2001, when its pitching staff issues no walks in a game. The Razorbacks are 94-18 when issuing no walks under head coach Courtney Deifel (2016-present). Arkansas has won 21 of its last 22 when issuing zero walks dating back to April 6, 2023.
- Arkansas snapped Oklahoma’s 31-game home winning streak, which was the longest active winning streak in the nation entering the contest.
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