Polls open in runoff elections

According to the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, 444 people cast ballots early before early voting ended last Friday. The polls are open today from 7;30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. as voters will decide races for First and Third Ward aldermen ad the constable Vaugine Township. Mike... Read More.

Spears talks win in County elections

Before he chose not to run for reelection, Edward Spears had served as a member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court representing District 13, which is across the Arkansas River and includes Altheimer, Wabbaseka, Tucker, Wright-Pastoria, and other small communities. On Tuesday, Spears won his... Read More.
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Arkansas legislators approve changes to state elections laws

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislators on Tuesday approved changes to the state’s election laws, including restrictions outside polling places and on absentee ballots, that opponents said would disproportionately harm voters of color in the state. The measures advanced by the majority-Republican Legislature come... Read More.
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Joseph Byrd defeats John Berrey in Quapaw Elections

The Quapaw Tribe, who owns and operates Saracen Casino and Resort, will have a new leader after current Chairman John Berrey lost his bid for re-election Saturday. Joseph Byrd will be the new Chairman after defeating Berrey 544-325 in Saturday’s election. Berrey released a statement regarding... Read More.
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SUPER TUESDAY: Local elections take center stage

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.