Scott Ellington
Update: Kade Holliday Arrested for Theft, Abuse of Office
Craighead County Clerk Kade Holliday was arrested Monday and charged with 13 counts of theft of property and one count of abuse of office. read more >
Feds Call ‘Dibs’ on Accountant in Roach Embezzlement Lawsuit
It looks like the federal government is taking an interest in the former Jonesboro accountant Edward M. Cooper Jr., who allegedly embezzled $8.9 million from his former client — double what was initially revealed. read more >
Municipal League Recognizes Lane, Ellington (Movers & Shakers)
Kirk Lane and Scott Ellington were honored recently at the Arkansas Municipal League’s 84th convention in Little Rock. read more >
In the Jury Box (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
The American public is as woefully ignorant on the difference between criminal and civil law as it is on personal finance. Even those of us who aren’t attorneys need to understand the basics of the legal system just as those of us who aren’t financial professionals need to understand the basics of home economics. read more >
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Arkansas GOP Aims for Statehouse, Congressional Sweep
Republicans looked to win a historic majority in Arkansas' Legislature and sweep its four congressional seats in Tuesday's election, while Democrats hoped that the popularity of a two-term governor would prevail over the dislike of President Barack Obama as voters cast their ballots. read more >
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Scott Ellington Challenges Rick Crawford for Arkansas US House
Incumbent Rep. Rick Crawford was confident entering Tuesday's general election as he sought to keep his U.S. House seat despite Congress' inability to pass a farm bill. read more >
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Arkansas Candidates Make Final Pitch Before Election
Candidates fanned across Arkansas on Monday making their final pitches to voters before an election that could hand Republicans a majority in the state Legislature for the first time since Reconstruction. read more >
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East Arkansas U.S. House Rivals Clash on Budget Views
Republican U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford said a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget is the only way to control the nation's debt, while Democratic challenger Scott Ellington said lawmakers need more self-control when it comes to spending as the read more >
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