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Simmons announces Makris to retire, names Brogdon new CEO

Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff, the holding company for Simmons Bank, on Monday announced that George Makris Jr. plans to retire as chairman and CEO of both companies at the end of 2025. Jay Brogdon, president of Simmons First and Simmons Bank, is set to succeed Makris and join... Read More.

Tudor to retire as Department of Transportation Director

The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced that Lorie Tudor, the department’s first female director, is retiring effective Jan. 10. Tudor, who has led the department since March 2020, informed the state Highway Commission of her decision in a letter Monday. During her time as director, Tudor... Read More.
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Little Rock Police Chief to retire

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock’s police chief is retiring this month after a rocky three years leading Arkansas’ capital police force that’s been marked by lawsuits and public clashes with officers. Mayor Frank Scott on Monday announced Chief Keith Humphrey submitted a letter... Read More.
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State Prison Director to retire

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The head of Arkansas’ prison system said Monday she’s retiring at the end of July after more than 2,300 inmates have been infected with the coronavirus. Arkansas Department of Corrections Secretary Wendy Kelley announced her retirement at a state Board... Read More.