Currie throws hat in ring for county clerk

Janice Currie of Osceola has announced her candidacy for county clerk of Mississippi County.

Currie said, "I have had the pleasure of working with two very knowledgeable county clerks (Jo Ann Morgan and Lib Shippen) and interim county clerk (Eupha Sacrider) who have taught me a great deal. I have a good working relationship with county employees and officials. I want to continue serving the public in a courteous, professional and efficient manner and I would appreciate your support."

Currie was married for 31 years to William "Billy" Currie. She has two sons, William and Brian, and three grandchildren, Nyk, Jay and Matti.

She has 16 years office experience, including 10 years as chief deputy of the Osceola District and Deputy Voter Registrar. She attends voter training seminars on a regular basis and has successfully completed all requirements for certification in the Arkansas County Continuing Education Boards.

She is a lifelong area resident and attended both Rivercrest and Osceola schools. She also attended Mississippi County Community College.

Currie is a member of Tabernacle MB Church and is assistant church secretary. She is also a member of the Democratic Central Committee and a Democratic Women Committee member. She is an active fundraiser for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society and a St. Jude sponsor.