1955 – Lindley and Governor

1955 – Lindley and Governor

As the newly elected governor of Arkansas Girls State, Newport’s Lindley Williams is escorted into her inauguration by Arkansas Governor Orval E. Faubus in 1955. Outfitted in her prom dress, Williams was following the tradition of her day, which clearly did not...
1977 – Senator Kaneaster Hodges Jr

1977 – Senator Kaneaster Hodges Jr

Kaneaster Hodges, Jr. served as a US senator from December 1977 to January 1979.  He was appointed by his friend Gov. David Pryor to fill out an unexpired term when Sen. John McClellan died unexpectedly.  Pryor then ran successfully for the Senate seat and served...