Former U.S. Senator from Arkansas Kaneaster Hodges, Jr. passes away

Former U.S. Senator from Arkansas Kaneaster Hodges, Jr. passes away

Former United States Senator Kaneaster Hodges, Jr. passed away March 23 at age 83. Hodges was appointed to fill the remainder of the term of Arkansas Political Giant Senator John L. McClelland upon McClellan’s death in 1977. Hodges served through January 3, 1979. Senator Hodges was a longtime Methodist pastor and lawyer. He had worked…

State Senator Jim Hendren addresses SE Political Animals

State Senator Jim Hendren addresses SE Political Animals

At a meeting of the Southeast Arkansas Political Animals Club conducted October 29 in Monticello, State Senator Jim Hendren spoke to those present about Common Ground Arkansas. The organization was founded in January 2021 and aims “to bridge the partisan divide and restore civility and accountability to Arkansas politics.” “The organization is led by pro-business…