Former U.S. Representative and Arkansas sheriff, Tommy Robinson, has died at the age of 82. Robinson, a notable figure in Arkansas politics, served in the United States House representing the 2nd Arkansas District from 1985 to 1991. He was well-known for his controversial tactics as a sheriff, including chaining inmates outside a state prison to highlight overcrowding issues.
His career spanned various roles, including that of a politician and law enforcement officer, making him a provocative figure in the state's political and social landscape.
Colleagues and friends have been sharing their memories and discussing the impact Robinson had on Arkansas.
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Tommy Robinson — politician, patrolman, provocateur — dies at 82
Tommy Robinson Credit: From Eugene Richards' “Tommy Robinson: He Speaks Softly (But Not Too Softly) and Carries a Big Stick.” Arkansas Times, July 1981 Former Arkansas Congressman and sheriff Tommy Robinson died yesterday in Forrest City at age 82.
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Former Congressman Tommy Robinson dies at 82
Former U.S. Rep. Tommy Robinson has died at the age of 82, according to our content partner, KARK News. The St. Francis County coroner confirmed Robinson died around 7
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