Clay County

Judge Dan Stidham to Retire After 25 Years on the Bench in 17th Judicial District

PARAGOULD, Ark. — Longtime State District Judge Dan Stidham has announced his retirement after 25 years of service to the 17th Judicial District, which includes Greene and Clay counties. His retirement will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Stidham said the decision follows “a great deal of thought and discussions with [read more…]

Lawrence County

Third Judicial District Prosecutor Launches Re-Election Campaign, Citing “Proven Results” in Crime Reduction

POCAHONTAS, Ark. — Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder has formally announced his campaign for re-election, highlighting accomplishments in violent crime prosecutions, drug enforcement, and backlog reduction during his first term in office. Holder, who took office on Jan. 1, 2023, said his campaign slogan this cycle is “Safer [read more…]