Three area residents have been appointed to state commissions or state boards by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Laura Whitlow of Searcy was named to the State Kidney Disease Commission.
Stone County Judge Stacy Avey, who lives near Timbo, was appointed to the Outdoor Recreation Grants Advisor Board.
And, Pam Setser of Mountain View, was named to the board of Ozarka College.
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