News Arkansas Should Know
Seventeen-year-old Peyton Bolling, representing Miss Dogwood, has been crowned Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2024. This monumental moment marked the beginning of her journey as a state representative. The historic event took place on Friday night at Robinson Center in Little Rock. Peyton’s achievement will take her to new heights as she prepares to represent Arkansas at the Miss America’s Teen Pageant in Orlando later this year.
Chop of Gentry has made history as the latest state representative elected at Arkansas Boys State, a week-long event where high school students actively participate in the political process. Delegates run for office, engage in debates, and work together to pass legislation, making Boys State a hands-on political simulation. Chop’s election underscores the impact of this program in shaping young minds and encouraging active participation in local politics, setting the stage for a future of public service and committed citizenship.