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Local election numbers down on Super Tuesday

Wednesday, March 4 by Greg

The 2020 Primary election is now come and gone, and some candidates are celebrating victories while some are dealing with defeat, and others are preparing for runoff elections. While Super Tuesday is now in the past, there is one glaring issue that stands out for... Read More.

Arkansas candidate backed by GOP groups wins court race

Wednesday, March 4 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The chief administrative law judge for the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission and wife of the state Republican Party chairman was elected Tuesday to the Supreme Court after a race that focused on her deep ties to the GOP. Barbara Webb... Read More.

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Arkansas governor proposes $5.8 budget for coming year

Wednesday, March 4 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday proposed a $5.8 billion budget that increases spending by 1.5% for the coming year and told lawmakers he wants to set aside more of the state’s surplus in case of a economic downturn. Hutchinson... Read More.

JCSO seizes narcotics, firearms, and stolen property

Wednesday, March 4 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with The Tri-County Drug Task Force and The Arkansas Community Corrections Special Response Team seized narcotics, stolen property and firearms in a recent arrest. On Monday, March 2nd, deputies were executing a search warrant in an attempt to... Read More.

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Shirley Washington wins Pine Bluff Mayoral re-election bid

Wednesday, March 4 by Greg

Mayor Shirley Washington has won a second term in office after a landslide victory over Council Member's Ivan Whitfield and Steven Mays. Washington received 5,895 votes compared to Whitfield's 1,179 votes and Mays' 711 votes. Washington received 75.72 % of the votes, while Whitfield received... Read More.

SUPER TUESDAY: Local election results

Tuesday, March 3 by Greg

Below you will find election results from local races in Jefferson, Cleveland, Grant, and Lincoln counties. PINE BLUFF MAYOR CANDIDATES Shirley Washington – Democrat - 5,895 Ivan Whitfield – Democrat - 1,179 Steven Mays – Democrat - 711 PINE BLUFF CITY CLERK Janice L. Roberts – Democrat - 5,004 Sharon Hardin... Read More.

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SUPER TUESDAY: Local elections take center stage

Tuesday, March 3 by Greg

Super Tuesday is here, and there are numerous important positions that citizens will vote for in our local counties. Early voting has taken place since February 18. In Jefferson County 5,034 citizens have voted early with 903 citizens voting on the final day. Those numbers... Read More.

Supreme Court will decide the fate of Obama health care law

Monday, March 2 by Greg

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era health care law, but the decision is not likely until after the 2020 election. The court said it would hear an appeal by 20 mainly Democratic states of... Read More.

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Group files new lawsuit over Arkansas ‘eye law’ referendum

Monday, March 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an Arkansas law to expand the procedures optometrists may perform filed a new lawsuit Friday to prevent an effort to repeal the measure from appearing on the ballot this fall. The group, Arkansans for Healthy Eyes, asked the... Read More.

Arkansas universities cancel study abroad amid virus concern

Monday, March 2 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Several Arkansas universities have canceled study abroad programs in Italy amid fears over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville announced on Friday it was suspending academic operations at its Rome Center for the rest of the... Read More.

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Democrat Party of Arkansas calls for resignation of Jefferson County Election Commissioner Stu Soffer

Friday, February 28 by Greg

The Democrat Party of Arkansas is calling for the resignation of Jefferson County Election Commissioner Stu Soffer following issues with misprogramed voting machines. In a press release on ArkDems.org, the party states “152 people in Jefferson County were given the wrong ballots during Early Voting for... Read More.

Lt. Dorothy “Dot” Rowland retires from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office after 29 years of service

Friday, February 28 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office joined Lieutenant Dorothy 'Dot' Rowland in celebrating her retirement after 29 years of serving the community. 'I've loved every minute of my job. It's bittersweet that I have chosen to retire to spend time with my family," said Rowland. Rowland began... Read More.

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