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Off The Back Porch – Episode 36 (December 12th)

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9 months ago

December 12, 2025

Sandy Sanford

During the Christmas season, the guys are grateful for more fabulous guests. This week, Sandy & Boomer welcome the head men’s baseball coach for South Arkansas College, Cannon Lester.

• Cannon realizes his success is due in part to a team mate (00:03:11)

• Sandy finds out that a previous bad decision is going to live with him forever (00:05:27)

• Coaching T-Ball is like herding cats (00:09:57)

• When does the new stadium open? (00:22:23)

• Sandy gets confused on who is Boomer and whom is NOT (00:30:57)

• Update on Billy Lester, evidently he’s still able to give umpires a fit! (00:36:44)

• Sandy tells about a pitcher he coached who went into the final inning with a no hitter on the line (00:40:58)

• Where does Coach Cannon Lester see himself 15 yrs from now? Coaching the Razorbacks perhaps? (00:52:19)

• The guys asked Coach Lester what his team looked like for the upcoming season (01:08:42)

• What is a skill you’ve lost that you wish you had again? (01:13:33)

• If you could invite anyone, past or present, onto the podcast to ask them questions, who would it be? (01:20:15)

• When did you realize you were actually a grown up? (01:29:37)

• Things that don’t exist, but should! (01:37:32)

• FLORIDA MAN! (01:51:02)

• Sandy isn’t the only one who has been aggressive with people on the street! (Looking at you Boomer!) (01:57:08)

• Evidently, Cheese on Cheese crackers will disrupt a child who already is experiencing bowel troubles! This is according to one mom! (02:01:41)

• Some adults today are plainly disappointed that they were never offered drugs or asked to help a stranger find a lost puppy! (02:05:03) All this and much more on this week’s episode of “Off The Back Porch w/ Sandy & Boomer”

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SENATOR TOM COTTON IN UNION COUNTY TODAY

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1 week ago

August 27, 2026

Sandy Sanford

EL DORADO, AR – Arkansas’ Junior U.S. Senator, Tom Cotton (R-Russellville) made a quick stop in Union County this morning, stopping at the Lawson Volunteer Fire Department and personally thanking the first responders whose quick and tireless work, extinguished the Pine Tree Road Wildfire. The fire, which has been recorded as the largest in the State of Arkansas in more than 60 years, devoured nearly 2,300 acres of woodlands. “Not a single Arkansan lost their life, not one single home fell to the ground either.” Cotton said, in his statement to the crowd on hand for the private ceremony. Cotton also said the miraculous statistics were not just an answer to prayer but a testament to the leadership of local officials and the courage of the first responders.

In addition to the first responders and county officials, Senator Cotton took a moment to thank the congregation of Lawson Baptist Church and their pastor, Don Travis. He thanked them collectively for, “aiding in the response efforts by offering up their facilities for all of you who were fighting the fire.” For the full speech, you can see the video attached to this story.

After the speech, the ceremonies moved inside where the Senator then handed official recognition awards to those parties he had previously thanked.

Award being given to Pro Med Ambulance

Award given to Union County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Bruce Goff

Pastor Don Travis of Lawson Baptist Church

Union County Judge Mike Loftin accepted recognition on behalf of the Union County Road Crews and a second award made by the Senator to the County Judge for his efforts in leading and coordinating the response

Union County Sheriff Charlie Phillips, along with administration from the Sheriff’s Office, accepted the award on behalf of the Sheriff’s Department Employees who assisted in the fire response.

The Lawson / Urbana Fire Department accepted an award for the all of the volunteer firemen who worked around the clock.

The whole group posed for one big picture

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Off The Back Porch – Episode 72 w/ Special Guest, Mark Day

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1 week ago

August 27, 2026

Sandy Sanford

EL DORADO, AR – Sandy & Boomer welcome to the big couch, Mark Day for his second appearance Off The Back Porch!

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Off The Back Porch – Episode 71 w/ Special Guest Jim Andrews

Published

3 weeks ago

August 18, 2026

Sandy Sanford

EL DORADO, AR – From the South Arkansas Now studios, incoming State Representative Jim Andrews joins Sandy & Boomer Off the Back Porch!

• Also Boomer learns how to clear his TikTok algorithim.

• A young lady from South Arkansas moved to the Austin area and has found herself adapting easily

• You know you’re at a different birthday party, when you show up at the 6 year old’s party to find two kegs, a full bar with 2 bartenders

• What does it mean to settle (in a relationship)

• One viewer messages the show with an ugly note

All of this and more on this week’s episode of Off The Back Porch!

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Off The Back Porch – Episode 70, w/ special guest Kent Harrell

Published

4 weeks ago

August 11, 2026

Sandy Sanford

El Dorado, AR – Joining Sandy & Boomer this week is Union County Republican Party Chairman, Kent Harrell. The guys discuss a wide range of topics, including life in the 1980’s, conspiracy theories, politics, sports, and much more!