Candidates file for commissioner, sheriff and more in Phillips County

Phillips County Sheriff Scott Moran will conclude a 20-year career in law enforcement when his current term as sheriff expires following November's elections.

The news of Sheriff Moran's retirement comes following the first day for potential candidates for several positions in Phillips County to file for office.

As of last week, current Phillips County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Burt Peigneux and Deputy Jerry Lytle, both Republicans, have both filed for the sheriff position.

"I have decided not to seek a third term as sheriff," Sheriff Moran told the PCN. "There were many factors involved i...