Judges discuss roads, jails, crisis intervention

Top Right: State Sen. Bobby Pierce (far right) joined the county judges in honoring the legacy of Grant County Judge Kemp Nall, who passed away in February. The Nall family was present to accept citations. They are from left to right: Amanda Mitchell; Denice Nall, who has been serving the remainder of her husband’s term; Jenny Manning and Bryce Nall.

Middle Right: The Secretary of State’s office presented Capitol citations to retiring judges to thank them for their public service. Pictured from left to right are Danielle Fusco, Sharp County Judge Larry Brown, Benton County Judge Bob Clinard, Ralph Burns, Perry County Judge Baylor House and Deputy Secretary of State and incoming Washington County Judge Joseph Wood. A total of 14 county judges are retiring at the end of this year.

Bottom Left: Crittenden County Judge Woody Wheeless brings a matter of discussion before the County Judges’ Association.

Bottom Right: Auditor of State Andrea Lea mingles with Little River County Judge Mike Cranford, Howard County Judge Kevin Smith and Sevier County Judge Greg Ray during a luncheon.