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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Sheriff Woods’ Eligibility for 2026 Ballot

Wednesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

A Jefferson County lawsuit seeking to disqualify Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from appearing on the 2026 ballot has been dismissed with prejudice by a special circuit judge. Special Judge William Randall Wright issued the order following a March 6 hearing in Pine Bluff. The case... Read More.

Four New Filings Added Ahead of Friday Hearing in Lawsuit Challenging Sheriff Lafayette Woods’ Eligibility

Monday, March 2 by Luke Matheson

Four new filings were entered Monday in a lawsuit seeking to disqualify Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from appearing on the 2026 ballot. The documents were filed by Mark Cannon’s attorney, Kenneth P. “Casey” Castleberry, ahead of a scheduled 10 a.m. Friday hearing before Judge Randall... Read More.

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How climate change will make hosting the Winter Olympics more challenging

Wednesday, February 4 by ABC News

(MILAN) -- Hosting the Winter Olympics will be more challenging in the future as global warming impacts host cities traditionally known for climates suitable for competitions such as skiing and snowboarding, according to climate scientists.The 2026 Winter Olympics are about to kick off, but... Read More.

Ashby Announces Run for U.S. Senate, Challenging Sen. Tom Cotton

Monday, February 2 by Luke Matheson

Born-and-raised Arkansan Micah Ashby has announced her candidacy for the United States Senate, entering the 2026 Republican primary and challenging incumbent Sen. Tom Cotton. In her campaign announcement, Ashby said she is running to give Arkansans a stronger voice in Washington and to refocus federal... Read More.

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Secretary of State seeks dismissal from lawsuit challenging sheriff’s eligibility to run and serve

Tuesday, January 6 by Ray King

By Ray King In a court filing Tuesday, Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester is seeking to be dismissed from a lawsuit alleging that Jefferson County Sheriff’s candidate Lafayette Woods Jr., is not eligible to be on the March primary ballot. On Dec.8, Mark Cannon, who... Read More.

Arkansas Supreme Court Appoints Special Judge in Lawsuit Challenging Sheriff Woods’ Eligibility

Friday, December 12 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Supreme Court has appointed Judge Randall Wright as a special judge to preside over a high-profile lawsuit seeking to remove Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from the 2026 election ballot, after all local judges recused themselves from the case. The appointment comes... Read More.

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Local Citizen Files Complaint Challenging Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr.’s Eligibility for Office

Tuesday, November 25 by Alex Bivens

Garland Trice, a Jefferson County resident, has filed a formal complaint with the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners alleging that Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. is constitutionally ineligible to seek re-election due to what Trice says is a prior misdemeanor conviction. In a letter dated... Read More.

Four Newcomers Enter Jefferson County Quorum Court Races Challenging Incumbents

Tuesday, November 4 by Luke Matheson

Four people who have never held elected office before submitted paperwork to file for positions on the Jefferson County Quorum Court of the first day of filing Monday. Each of the four will be challenging incumbents including two running against District 1 Justice of the... Read More.

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Federal judge rejects state law on challenging library books

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I... Read More.

Randy Green who is challenging Williams for District 6 seat explains why people should vote for him in March

Wednesday, February 14 by Alex Bivens

Six members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court have opponents in the March Democratic primary while two others, who are Republicans, will face Democrats in the fall. One of those six is political newcomer Randy Green, who is challenging District 6 incumbent Margarette Williams, who... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief calls last few days “extremely challenging” for his department

Friday, February 3 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday described the past few days, when Pine Bluff was dealing with an ice storm and poor driving conditions as “extremely challenging.” Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Howell said this. With electrical service out... Read More.

2nd lawsuit challenging new U.S. House boundaries filed

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A second lawsuit has been filed challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map for splitting up the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The lawsuit filed Monday in Pulaski County Circuit Court by six residents claims the redistricting plan approved... Read More.

Stories tagged with: challenging

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Sheriff Woods’ Eligibility for 2026 Ballot

Four New Filings Added Ahead of Friday Hearing in Lawsuit Challenging Sheriff Lafayette Woods’ Eligibility

How climate change will make hosting the Winter Olympics more challenging

Ashby Announces Run for U.S. Senate, Challenging Sen. Tom Cotton

Secretary of State seeks dismissal from lawsuit challenging sheriff’s eligibility to run and serve

Arkansas Supreme Court Appoints Special Judge in Lawsuit Challenging Sheriff Woods’ Eligibility

Local Citizen Files Complaint Challenging Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr.’s Eligibility for Office

Four Newcomers Enter Jefferson County Quorum Court Races Challenging Incumbents

Federal judge rejects state law on challenging library books

Randy Green who is challenging Williams for District 6 seat explains why people should vote for him in March

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief calls last few days “extremely challenging” for his department

2nd lawsuit challenging new U.S. House boundaries filed

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