Judges hear topics such as ballot issues, infrastructure

Washington County Judge Joseph K. Wood shares with conference attendees his life story of finding the man who rescued him as an infant in Chicago.

Charles “Chuck” and Nancy Banks; Madison County Judge Frank Weaver; Clay and Paige Stephens, parents of the first A.A. “Shug” Banks scholarship receipient; and Mary Lois and Brett Banks. The Banks family created the scholarship to honor their late father and AAC founder A.A. “Shug” Banks.

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is greeted by AAC Executive Director Chris Villines (second from left), Director of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management A.J. Gary and AAC Governmental Affairs Director Josh Curtis.

Judges hold fall meeting in Pulaski County

County judges gathered in North Little Rock/Pulaski County for their fall conference. The week consisted of hearing from guests speaking on topics such as ballot issues and infrastructure. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was the guest speaker at the Thursday luncheon. The Judges’ association also honored retirees during a dinner Thursday evening.

Arkansas Department of Transportation Director Scott Bennett (at podium) speaks as part of an infrastructure panel. He is joined by, from left to right, President of the Arkansas Trucking Association Shannon Newton, Arkansas Asphalt Pavers Association Director Park Estes, and Arkansas Good Roads Foundation Executive Director Joe Quinn. Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass asks guest speaker Gov. Hutchinson a question during the conference lunch.