Gov. Hutchinson announces board, court appointments

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (Feb. 3) announced the following appointments:

Denny East, Marion, to the Arkansas Racing Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2020. Replaces Thomas Akin.

Joe Whisenhunt, Conway, to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2022. Replaces Robert Adcock.

Chuck Graham, Lonoke, to the State Crime Lab Board. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2022. Replaces J. Fairley.

Stephen Whitwell, Little Rock, reappointment to Arkansas Cemetery Board. Appointment expires Jan. 15, 2019.

Noyl Houston, Jonesboro, Special Associate Justice to Arkansas Supreme Court. CV-13-721

David Sterling, Little Rock, Special Associate Justice to Arkansas Supreme Court. CV-14-618