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Coverage dated November 3, 2026

Austin McCollum set to take over as Benton County judge despite pair of criminal cases

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Former State Rep. Austin McCollum is set to take over the position of Benton County judge despite facing a handful of criminal charges.

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  1. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Facing felony charges, ex-Arkansas state Rep. Austin McCollum officially elected Benton County judge (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    BENTONVILLE -- Former state Rep. Austin McCollum, who has been arrested twice since August, has officially been elected as the next Benton County judge.

  2. NWA Home Page

    Austin McCollum set to take over as Benton County judge despite pair of criminal cases (opens NWA Home Page)

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    Former State Rep. Austin McCollum is set to take over the position of Benton County judge despite facing a handful of criminal charges.

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