Arkansas News Bureau

LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday appointed Toyce Newton of Crossett to the Arkansas Board of Education.

Newton, whose term expires June 30, 2016, is director of Phoenix Youth and Family Services.

She replaces Diane Tatum of Pine Bluff.

The governor also appointed Doug Martin of Fayetteville circuit judge for Division 5 of the 4th Judicial District in Madison and Washington counties.

Martin replaces Circuit Judge Mike Mashburn, who recently retired for health reasons. Martin’s appointment expires Dec. 31, 2010.

Beebe also made 32 other appointments to boards and commissions. They include:

To the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council:
—Terry Coberly of Bentonville.
—Wes Fowler of Huntsville.
—Regina Walker of Mena.
These reappointments expire July 1, 2013.

To the Arkansas Workforce Investment Board:
—Thomas Anderson of Roland.
—Terrie Baker of North Little Rock.
—Dr. Dan Bakke of Sherwood.
—Lawrence Bearden of Smackover.
—Ricky Belk of Alma.
—John Berry of Harrison.
—David Burnley of Searcy.
—Bob East of Little Rock.
—Donnie Fowler of Damascus.
—Bary Hay of Jonesboro.
—Diane Hilburn of Little Rock.
—Gene Hill of Camden.
—Denny Holliday of Camden.
—Alan Hughes of Bismarck.
—Dean Inman of Paragould.
—Brian Itzkowitz of Little Rock.
—Sandra Kerr of Forrest City.
—Marion Littlejohn of Marion.
—Judge Steve McGuire of Blytheville.
—Dwayne Mays of Blytheville.
—Ken Milbrodt of Rogers.
—Mayor Charles Northcutt of Malvern.
—Mary Parham of Little Rock.
—Michael Rebick of Little Rock.
—Marty Reep of Warren.
—Gary Sams of Morrilton.
—Hays Sullivan of Burdette.
—Pat Sweeden of North Little Rock.
—Levi Thomas of Pine Bluff.
The expiration of appointments to this restructured board will be determined by a drawing of lots.