1. Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. Releases Statement on New Year’s Eve Officer-Involved Shooting
2. President Joe Biden Appoints Arkansas Native, Doris Washington USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency
3. Former School Board Member and Public Service Champion Tara Shephard Announces for House District 79
4. Central Arkansas Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hosts It 25th Anniversary Gala Featuring Keynote Speaker, Tamika Edwards
5. Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Hosts King Week 2022
1. Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. Releases Statement on New Year’s Eve Officer-Involved Shooting
PRESS RELEASE
Jan. 1, 2022
Contact: Stephanie Jackson | (m) 501 539 3960 | [email protected]
Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. Releases Statement on New Year’s Eve
Officer-Involved Shooting
LITTLE ROCK – On Saturday, Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. released the following statement regarding the New Year’s Eve officer-involved shooting:
“On New Year’s Eve, Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey initiated an all-hands-on-deck approach to patrol, just as he’s done in the past, and required command staff to patrol the city. While patrolling, Chief Humphrey saw a disturbance that, unfortunately, led to a shooting. Chief Humphrey also fired his weapon at the suspected shooter, and as is customary practice in an officer-involved shooting, he has been placed on administrative leave. Assistant Chief Crystal Haskins is now acting Chief of Police.
“This is an unprecedented situation because it involves our chief of police. In our ongoing efforts to remain accountable, clear, and transparent, we have asked the Arkansas State Police to investigate both incidents, and they have agreed. We are thankful for their cooperation.
“There will be no further comments while Arkansas State Police conducts its investigation.”
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Stephanie Jackson
Communications Director and Spokesman
Office of the Mayor
o: 501.371.4731
m: 501.539.3960
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2. President Joe Biden Appoints Arkansas Native, Doris Washington USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency
Little Rock resident, Doris Washington was recently appointed Arkansas executive director for Farm Service Agency by President Joe Biden. The University of Arkansas graduate and National Guard veteran has over 34 years of experience with the USDA.
Washington will be sworn in on January 3rd.
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3. Former School Board Member and Public Service Champion Tara Shephard Announces for House District 79
Little Rock native, longtime community advocate, and champion for mental health services, Tara Shephard, announced her bid for House District 79.
Shephard, a former Little Rock School Board member and founder of AT-Promise, a mentoring organization for girls has worked for more than 20 years in the juvenile justice field.
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4. Central Arkansas Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hosts It 25th Anniversary Gala Featuring Keynote Speaker, Tamika Edwards
5. Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Hosts King Week 2022
