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Dutch King to oppose Robinson for County Judge as filing period closes

Tuesday, March 1 by Ray King

Former Jefferson County Judge Dutch King, who lost to current County Judge Gerald Robinson wants the job back. King filed as an independent candidate on Monday. He served two terms as Jefferson County Judge before being defeated in a three-way race involving himself, current Pine... Read More.

Former council candidate owes city $123,000 plus

Thursday, February 24 by Ray King

A former candidate for a seat on the Pine Bluff City Council owes the city more than $123,000 for the demolition and removal of a building that he owned downtown. A letter from Karla Williams, the director of Code Enforcement said the city intends to... Read More.

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Candidate filing period begins

Tuesday, February 22 by Ray King

Update: By: Deseray McKinzy The candidate filing period throughout the state and in Jefferson County began on Tuesday, February 22nd and candidates gathered at the Jefferson County Courthouse to file their bids for the local elections. Some of those candidates include Lanette Fraizer, current council member... Read More.

Candidate development institute switched to zoom because of possible inclement weather

Wednesday, February 2 by Ray King

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the Candidate Development Institute’s (CDI) crash course that had been scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. has been switched from an in-person forum to a virtual forum. The CDI course “highlights the do’s and don’t of running a... Read More.

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Jeffrey Neal candidate for Ward 2 council seat

Thursday, January 13 by Lori Basiewicz

Jeffrey Neal, a secondary assistant principal in the Pine Bluff School District and the owner of a real estate company, has announced he is a candidate for a seat on the Pine Bluff City Council. He will seek the 2nd Ward seat currently held... Read More.

Governor candidate Chris Jones responds to new Congressional Maps

Friday, October 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Legislature has finished its work on redistricting after drawing the state’s new congressional district maps. These new congressional districts are predicated on dividing the state’s largest county, its capital city, and its majority African-American and Latino/a communities into three... Read More.

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Candidate for Attorney General talks COVID misinformation

Tuesday, September 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Democrat running for attorney general in Arkansas, where health officials have struggled with resistance to the coronavirus vaccine, on Monday vowed if elected to take social media companies to court for spreading COVID-19 misinformation. Jesse Gibson focused on COVID-19... Read More.

Chamber, Go Forward to offer Candidate Development Institute

Monday, September 13 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Go Forward Pine Bluff to offer a six-week Candidate Development Institute (CDI) beginning later this month. According to a press release, the course provides a basis for planning and implementing a campaign for public... Read More.

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Quapaw Nation Business Committee Disqualifies John Berrey As A 2021 Candidate

Wednesday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

From The Quapaw Nation: The Quapaw Nation Business Committee, in a unanimous vote, with the Vice-chair abstaining, disqualified John L. Berrey as a candidate in this years election. The Quapaw Nation Business Committee heard an appeal challenging the candidacy of John L. Berrey. The Election and... Read More.

Mayor office announces top candidate for new chief of police

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Mayor's office announced on Friday, June 4th that the Pine Bluff Police Department's search for a chief has come down to one and Mayor Shirley Washington announced the preferred candidate as Robert Jones of Kingsland, Georgia. Jones has a background in law... Read More.

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Lieutenant Governor’s race gets another candidate

Monday, May 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Washington County Judge Joseph Wood on Monday said he’s seeking the Republican nomination for Arkansas lieutenant governor next year in what’s becoming an increasingly crowded primary. Wood became the fourth candidate to announce he’s running in the GOP primary for... Read More.

Arkansas Democrats nominate candidate with prior conviction

Thursday, July 16 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Democrats nominated a former legislator to fill a vacant candidate spot despite his past conviction, a move that Republicans have already threatened with a lawsuit. During a virtual convention on Monday, Democrats voted 5-3 to pick Jimmie Wilson as... Read More.

Stories tagged with: candidate

Dutch King to oppose Robinson for County Judge as filing period closes

Former council candidate owes city $123,000 plus

Candidate filing period begins

Candidate development institute switched to zoom because of possible inclement weather

Jeffrey Neal candidate for Ward 2 council seat

Governor candidate Chris Jones responds to new Congressional Maps

Candidate for Attorney General talks COVID misinformation

Chamber, Go Forward to offer Candidate Development Institute

Quapaw Nation Business Committee Disqualifies John Berrey As A 2021 Candidate

Mayor office announces top candidate for new chief of police

Lieutenant Governor’s race gets another candidate

Arkansas Democrats nominate candidate with prior conviction

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