White County residents are invited to attend a special open house and courtroom dedication tonight, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the White County Justice Center in Searcy, honoring the life and public service of the late White County Judge Lisa Brown.
The evening will begin with a public open house at 4:30 p.m., followed by the official dedication of the White County Quorum Court courtroom at 5:30 p.m.
The regular White County Quorum Court meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the White County Budget and Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 7 p.m., following the Quorum Court meeting.
The White County Justice Center is located at 2121 South Benton Avenue in Searcy.
Courtroom Dedication to Honor Late Judge Lisa Brown
The highlight of the evening will be the 5:30 p.m. dedication of the Quorum Court courtroom in memory of Judge Lisa Brown.
Brown made history as the 1st woman elected to serve as White County judge.
She was elected in 2022 and began serving January 1, 2023.
Brown died in August 2026 at the age of 59 while serving her 1st term in office.
Her passing brought an outpouring of remembrance from county employees, public officials and residents who knew her through her many years of service to White County.
The White County Quorum Court previously approved a resolution naming the courtroom in her honor.
A commemorative plaque recognizing Brown and her years of public service was also included in the dedication plans.
The ceremony will provide an opportunity for residents, county employees, public officials and Brown’s family to recognize her contributions to White County government.
A Historic First for White County
Judge Lisa Brown’s election marked an important milestone in White County history.
As the 1st woman elected county judge, Brown assumed responsibility for overseeing county government operations, including roads, county property, emergency management, veterans’ services and budget administration.
Before being elected county judge, Brown spent years working in White County government and developed extensive experience with county operations.
She previously worked with former White County Judges Bob Parish and Michael Lincoln.
Her experience and knowledge of local government became a central part of her public service.
The courtroom dedication will preserve her name within the government she served.
White County Justice Center Open House Begins at 4:30 Tonight
The public open house begins tonight at 4:30 p.m. at the White County Justice Center on South Benton Avenue.
Residents are invited to attend the event and take part in the evening’s recognition of Judge Brown.
The courtroom dedication will follow at 5:30 p.m.
The event also provides an opportunity for community members to visit the Justice Center ahead of the scheduled county government meetings.
Quorum Court Meeting Begins at 6 p.m.
Following the dedication ceremony, the White County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m.
The Quorum Court serves as the county’s legislative body and is responsible for considering county ordinances, appropriations and other county business.
Residents interested in local government are encouraged to follow the work of their elected Justices of the Peace and county officials.
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Scheduled for 7 p.m.
The White County Budget and Finance Committee is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m., directly following the regular Quorum Court meeting.
The committee handles county budget and financial matters as part of the local government process.
The evening brings together a public open house, a special recognition ceremony and scheduled county government meetings at the Justice Center.
Full Schedule for Tonight: October 27, 2026
4:30 PM: White County Justice Center Open House
5:30 PM: Quorum Court Courtroom Dedication Honoring the Late Judge Lisa Brown
6:00 PM: Regular White County Quorum Court Meeting
7:00 PM: White County Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, following the Quorum Court meeting
LOCATION:
White County Justice Center
2121 South Benton Avenue
Searcy, Arkansas 72143
White County Community Invited to Remember Judge Brown
The October 27 dedication is intended to recognize a public servant who helped shape White County government and made history as the county’s 1st woman judge.
For those who worked with Brown and residents who followed her service, the dedication offers an opportunity to remember her contributions to White County.
The public is invited to tonight’s open house and courtroom dedication.
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Source: White County event announcement; White County Quorum Court; previous ArkansasRadio.com reporting on Judge Lisa Brown.
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