Kevin R. Holmes Takes Office as United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas

FORT SMITH - Kevin R. Holmes has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. Mr. Holmes was nominated by President Donald Trump on January 5, 2026, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 18, 2026. He took the oath of office on May 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. from United States District Court Judge David Clay Fowlkes, and began work immediately after the ceremony.

"It is an honor to hold this position, and I appreciate President Trump for the trust he has in me to fill this important role," said U.S. Attorney Holmes. "I also want to thank Senator Boozman and Senator Cotton for their support. I look forward to leading our incredible staff during this pivotal time in our Nation's history. We stand ready to hold those committing crimes in the Western District of Arkansas accountable and restoring law and order to our communities."

As U.S. Attorney, Mr. Holmes is the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the Western District of Arkansas, which includes six divisions and 34 counties within Arkansas, with its primary office in Fort Smith. He oversees a staff of 41 employees, including 21 attorneys and 20 non-attorney support personnel. The office is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in the district, including crimes related to terrorism, public corruption, child exploitation, firearms, and narcotics. The office also defends the United States in civil cases and collects debts owed to the United States.

Born in Van Buren, Mr. Holmes is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas School of Law.

Mr. Holmes succeeds Kimberly D. Harris, who had served as the U.S. Attorney since February 6,2026.