James Sturch, Arkansas Senator When people call the state hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect, about 80 percent are assigned to the Division of Children and Family Services.The other 20 percent are considered more serious, and are assigned to the State Police, which has a Division of Crimes Against Children.The Division presented a report to the Senate Committee on Children and Youth about the most recent quarter. A total of…
Tammy Curtis, Publisher UPDATE: While we don't have county totals from Fulton in at this time, we have state totals and it appears we have two new state legislators. Incumbent State Representative Marsh Davis lost to Trey STEIMEL for the District 2 Seat by a margin of 59 percent to Davis 41 percent. The second runoff race mirrored the House race in percentages as Incumbent Senator James Sturch lost his seat to…
Current county and city office holders seeking county offices met with media questions By Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor As the end of the campaign season for the May 24 Primary closes several locations have held political forums for candidates. In Sharp County, the last one of the season was held at Cave City’s newest venue, The Meadows. The Sharp County Republican Party and Justice of the Peace Brianna Diorio hosted the well…
