Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced his intent to grant 14 pardons and 1 commutation. An additional 35 clemency requests were denied and 3 had no action taken.

Among the pardons: Gary Mitchell, of Beebe, convicted in White County in 1988 on Theft of Property and Breaking or Entering charges; Kristi Spurlin, of Batesville, convicted in 2004 and 2005 in White County on Shoplifting and Possession of methamphetamine; and Joey Goshien, of Cabot, convicted in 2006 in Lonoke County on numerous drug and hot check charges.   MORE