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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.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. Discusses First Winter Storm of 2026

Saturday, January 24 by Luke Matheson

The first winter storm of 2026 hit the Deltaplex area Friday night, leaving roads, yards, and homes covered in snow and ice as residents woke up Saturday morning. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. spoke with Deltaplex News on Saturday morning to share what he... Read More.

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Cannon Files Amended Petition in Case Seeking to Disqualify Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. From 2026 Ballot

Wednesday, January 14 by Luke Matheson

A Jefferson County resident and candidate for sheriff, Mark Cannon, has filed an amended petition in circuit court seeking to disqualify Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from seeking reelection, alleging Woods is constitutionally ineligible to hold public office due to a prior misdemeanor theft conviction. Cannon... Read More.

Court Date Set to Determine Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr.’s Eligibilty to Run for Office

Thursday, January 8 by Luke Matheson

A legal challenge seeking to remove Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from the upcoming ballot is moving forward, with a court hearing scheduled for Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. in the 2nd Division courtroom of the Jefferson County Courthouse. The case will be... Read More.

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Mark Cannon Files Lawsuit Seeking to Disqualify Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. From Ballot

Monday, December 8 by Luke Matheson

A Jefferson County resident and candidate for sheriff has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove incumbent Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from the upcoming ballot, alleging that Woods is constitutionally ineligible to run for or hold office because of a prior misdemeanor theft conviction. The petition,... 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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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Seeks Third Term in Jefferson County

Saturday, August 9 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has announced he will run for a third term, pledging to build on the progress made during his nearly seven years in office. First elected in 2018, Woods began his career with the sheriff’s office more than two decades... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. continued discussion on budget crisis

Friday, January 17 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has placed the blame for county employees not getting paid on Jan. 15 squarely on the shoulders of County Judge Gerald Robinson who vetoed a proposed 2025 county budget prepared by other elected officials and insists that only... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discussed the failed county budget

Thursday, January 16 by Alex Bivens

Over the past few days, much has been said about the failure of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to adopt the 2025 budget proposed by County Judge Gerald Robinson. One of the loudest voices has been that of Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who has been... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discussed the new approach to combatting the juvenile crime and gang activity

Wednesday, August 23 by Alex Bivens

Juvenile crime and particularly involvement of gangs has generated a lot of attention in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County over the past few months. So much so that the city of Pine Bluff, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Sixth Division of Circuit... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. talked about the three juvenile homicides

Tuesday, July 18 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff experienced its third homicide in a short period of time last week as three juveniles were shot to death at two difference locations and two other people were injured. On Monday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., talked about that when he was a guest... Read More.

Sheriff Woods says he understands both sides; Endorses 5/8th cent GFPB sales tax

Tuesday, May 2 by Alex Bivens

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Woods was asked what were the good points for those opposing extending the tax for another seven years. He went on to say that he had not made up his mind on how he will vote on a... Read More.

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

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. Discusses First Winter Storm of 2026

Cannon Files Amended Petition in Case Seeking to Disqualify Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. From 2026 Ballot

Court Date Set to Determine Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr.’s Eligibilty to Run for Office

Mark Cannon Files Lawsuit Seeking to Disqualify Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. From Ballot

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

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Seeks Third Term in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. continued discussion on budget crisis

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discussed the failed county budget

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discussed the new approach to combatting the juvenile crime and gang activity

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. talked about the three juvenile homicides

Sheriff Woods says he understands both sides; Endorses 5/8th cent GFPB sales tax

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