2013 Arkansas Storms
Beginning May 30, 2013, and continuing in the following days, severe storms with tornadoes, floods and heavy rain swept through the state, causing widespread damage, multiple injuries and fatalities.
Martha Shoffner
Arkansas treasurer resigns amid extortion charges
Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner resigned May 21, 2013, after her arrest three days before on accusations she accepted cash payments from a bond broker in exchange for transferring a large portion of the state’s investment activity to the Russellville-based broker, St. Bernard Financial Services Inc. She was indicted June 5, 2013, on 14 counts, including extortion and bribery charges.
