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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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Supreme Court denies parole eligibility request from Calvin Lowe

Thursday, February 19 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she dismissed a petition by a man serving a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole who alleged he should be parole eligible. In 1991,... Read More.

Hearing in Woods eligibility lawsuit rescheduled until after primary election

Tuesday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

The hearing in a lawsuit challenging the eligibility of Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has been rescheduled until March 6, after the upcoming primary elections. According to a court order resetting the case, the hearing on Mark Cannon's petition for a writ of mandamus... Read More.

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Woods files motion to dismiss; Cannon responds in Sheriff eligibility dispute

Monday, February 9 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has asked a circuit court judge to dismiss a lawsuit that claims he is ineligible to serve or run for sheriff, while the plaintiff has filed a response opposing the motion ahead of a scheduled hearing. The lawsuit was... Read More.

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.

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Congressman Rick Crawford Explains Farm Aid Eligibility and Addresses Supply Chain Challenges

Wednesday, December 17 by Alex Bivens

President Trump has directed $12 billion in tariff revenue toward helping farmers during the current farm crisis. First District Congressman Rick Crawford, whose district includes part of Southeast Arkansas, shares important information that farmers need to know if they wish to qualify for this program... 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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Arkansas State Secures Bowl Eligibility with Thrilling Comeback Win Over App State

Saturday, November 29 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State (6-6, 4-3 SBC) showcased resilience and determination, rallying from a late six-point deficit to secure a 30-29 victory over App State (5-7, 2-6 SBC) at Kidd Brewer Stadium. With this win, A-State clinched bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season, joining an... Read More.

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.

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Supreme Court says Judge Dennis correct in denying inmate petition for parole eligibility

Thursday, November 6 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said an inmate at the Varner Unit of the Department of Corrections was wrong when he sought to compel the prison director to reclassify him as parole eligible. George Jackson Newton, 65, is currently serving an 18-year... Read More.

SeArk Sharks Baseball Earns Postseason Berth in First Year of Eligibility

Monday, May 5 by Luke Matheson

The SeArk Sharks baseball team has qualified for postseason play in the programs first year of eligibility for a postseason appearance since starting the program two years ago. Head coach Toby Cornejo spoke with Deltaplex News about making the postseason, and what it took to... Read More.

Stories tagged with: eligibility

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

Supreme Court denies parole eligibility request from Calvin Lowe

Hearing in Woods eligibility lawsuit rescheduled until after primary election

Woods files motion to dismiss; Cannon responds in Sheriff eligibility dispute

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

Congressman Rick Crawford Explains Farm Aid Eligibility and Addresses Supply Chain Challenges

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

Arkansas State Secures Bowl Eligibility with Thrilling Comeback Win Over App State

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

Supreme Court says Judge Dennis correct in denying inmate petition for parole eligibility

SeArk Sharks Baseball Earns Postseason Berth in First Year of Eligibility

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