County Clerk announces info on absentee ballots, early voting

A recently adopted law in Arkansas prohibits the County Clerk’s Office from sending unsolicited absentee ballot applications to voters who have not recently contacted the clerk’s office to request a new ballot application. A message from Jefferson Count Clerk Shawndra Taggart said her office has... Read More.
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Craighead County clerk sentenced for theft allegations

LITTLE ROCK—Former Craighead County Clerk Jacob Kade Holliday was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison today for taking more than $1.5 million in county money for his personal use.  Holliday, 34, of Jonesboro, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge James M.... Read More.

County clerk talks early voting and voting process

Early voting continues at the Jefferson County Courthouse through the end of this week and will culminate the day before the May 24 Political Party primaries. Jefferson County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, whose office is responsible for early voting, was asked Wednesday how it was going... Read More.
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Flora Cook-Bishop announces run for Circuit Clerk

By Deseray McKinzy On Tuesday, June 15th, on the Jefferson County Courthouse steps, Flora Cook-Bishop, who is currently Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk, announced that she will be running in the 2022 Democratic Primary Elections for Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County. Bishop made the announcement among individuals... Read More.
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Quorum Committee approves Clerk filing office vacancy

By Ray King A request from Jefferson County Clerk Shawandra Taggart to fill a vacant position in her office was recommended for approval by a committee of the Quorum Court Tuesday night after County Judge Gerald Robinson said he supported the request. Taggart said in a... Read More.
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Jefferson County Clerk pleased with early voter turnout

By Ray King Early voting for the 2020 General Election is continuing at the Jefferson County Courthouse and while the line Wednesday morning didn’t match the line on Monday, which stretched almost all the way around the building, County Clerk Shawndra Taggart said she was... Read More.
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Quorum Court delays naming new circuit clerk

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday postponed a decision on appointing a new Circuit Clerk after questions arose about the legality of their actions. The County’s legislative body had met in special session to appoint current Deputy Clerk Barbara Collins to fill... Read More.

Jefferson County Clerk outlines early voting procedures

By: Ray King As early voting for the March 31 runoff continues, the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office is taking extra precautions to avoid exposure to the coronavirus. County Clerk Shawndra Taggart said Thursday that a deputy at the courthouse door is taking the temperature of before... Read More.