Background
Barnes, John Elmer was born on March 29, 1948 in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Son of John Elmer and Lorraine (Merriman) Barnes.
columnist financial consultant
Barnes, John Elmer was born on March 29, 1948 in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Son of John Elmer and Lorraine (Merriman) Barnes.
Bachelor, Union University, 1970.
Reporter, Jackson (Tennessee) Sun, 1966-1968; reporter, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, 1968-1971; editor, Courier Chronicle, Humboldt, Tennessee, 1971-1972; managing editor, Russellville (Kentucky) News Democratic, 1972-1974; owner, public, Arkansas Sun., Heber Springs, 1974-1982; finance consultant, Merrill Lynch, Little Rock, 1982-1988; finance consultant, Shearson Lehmon Brothers (now Smith Barney), Little Rock, since 1988. Reporter KARN Radio, Little Rock, 1984-1991, KARK-television, Little Rock, 1985-1990, KATV-television, Little Rock, since 1990.
President Heber Springs Colorodo of C., 1977. Founding board member Clebvine CountyArts Council, 1979. Member inaugural committee Governor Bill Clinton, 1990.
Chairman.Ark. Arts Council, Little Rock, 1980-1991. Chairman of the board of trustees Pulaski Technology College, Little Rock, since 1991.
Married Cheryl Bates, August 16, 1969 (divorced 1985). Children: Christy Leigh, Megan Elizabeth. Married Lynne Light, February 16, 1991 (divorced 1993).
Married Debbie K. Cranford, February 5, 1994.