The White County Quorum Court has approved a resolution naming its courtroom in honor of the late White County Judge Lisa Brown.
Brown made history as the first woman to serve as White County judge. She died in August at the age of 59 while serving her first term in office.
The resolution was approved during the Quorum Court’s Tuesday night meeting.
A plaque honoring Brown and her years of public service will be placed in the courtroom.
White County officials are also planning a public open house and special dedication ceremony for the afternoon of Tuesday, October 27.
The public will be invited to attend the ceremony and help recognize Brown’s service to White County. The exact time and additional details will be announced during the coming weeks.
FIRST WOMAN TO SERVE AS WHITE COUNTY JUDGE
Brown was elected White County judge in 2022 and took office on January 1, 2023. Her election made her the first woman to hold the county’s chief executive position.
She was serving her first term and was running unopposed for reelection in 2026 at the time of her death.
Before being elected, Brown spent many years working in White County government. Her experience included service in the county court system and work in the White County Judge’s Office under former county judges Bob Parish and Michael Lincoln.
Brown’s responsibilities as county judge included overseeing the county road system, county property and facilities, emergency management, veterans’ services, county employees and the county budget.
The county judge also presides over meetings of the White County Quorum Court.
HONORING BROWN’S PUBLIC SERVICE
Following Brown’s death, current and former public officials remembered her for her knowledge of county government, commitment to public service and dedication to White County residents.
Former White County Judge Michael Lincoln worked with Brown for approximately 16 years and frequently relied on her knowledge of county operations.
Brown’s death created a vacancy in the White County Judge’s Office. The Quorum Court was responsible for declaring the vacancy and selecting an interim county judge to complete the remainder of her term.
The courtroom dedication will provide county employees, public officials, Brown’s family and White County residents an opportunity to remember her service and historic election.
CEREMONY INFORMATION
Event: Judge Lisa Brown Courtroom Dedication and Open House
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: Afternoon; exact time to be announced
Location: White County Courthouse
Address: 300 North Spruce Street, Searcy, Arkansas
Admission: Free and open to the public
Recognition: Courtroom naming and commemorative plaque honoring Judge Lisa Brown
Additional information about the ceremony will be released during the coming weeks.
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