Governor Sanders appoints several new JPs

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders announced several appointments including the appointment of new justices of the peace.

Press release

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments:

Benton County Quorum Court

Jacob Jeanson, Bentonville, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 9, for Benton County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Gregory Woodell.


Howard County Quorum Court

Kellyjo Ogé, Nashville, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 7, for Howard County. Term Expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term for the unfilled position.


Lawrence County Quorum Court

Matthew Cox, Walnut Ridge, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 4, for Lawrence County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Stephen “Heath” Davis.


Perry County Quorum Court

Robert McCully, Bigelow, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 6, for Perry County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Mary Gipson.


Pope County Quorum Court

Leonel Cantu, Russellville, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 11, for Pope County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Lane A. Scott.


St. Francis County Quorum Court

Leodis Williams, Forrest City, to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 10, for St. Francis County. Term expires December 31, 2026. Fulfills the remaining term of Kendall Owens.

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