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Fire tax increase in East End rejected by voters

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

East End voters in Grant County last week rejected a tax increase that would have supported the volunteer fire department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the vote was 122 to114 and Fire Chief Darrel Fegen described the vote as “disappointing.” The volunteer department was seeking... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas voters to decide several mayor’s races

Friday, August 19 by Ray King

Mayors in several Southeast Arkansas cities are facing opposition this fall, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times News. The newspaper reported that McGehee Mayor Jeff Owyoung will be opposed by ollie Reddick Jr., while in Dumas, incumbent Mayor Flora Simon has two challengers, Price “Bubba” Boney... Read More.

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Voters pass Watson Chapel School Millage to help fund new high school and other projects

Tuesday, August 9 by Staff

Voters in the Watson Chapel School District voted to approve a new millage that will go to fund construction of a new high school and other projects for the district. The vote, which passed with 220 votes for and 209 votes against, came down to... Read More.

Run-off Candidates for Ward 1 talks why voters should vote for them

Tuesday, June 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

As early voting kicks off for run-off elections, Two candidates that led the primary election for Ward one, LaTisha Brunson and Danny Walker joined Oldies 1013 Morning Show to tell the community about why they are best to represent their wards. Each was asked why... Read More.

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Stuttgart voters pass proposal to fund street and drainage improvements

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, the City of Stuttgart's bond refinancing proposal to help fund street and drainage improvements was approved by voters. According to officials at the Arkansas County Clerk’s Office, 474 votes were cast in the special election, which asked voters to approve the refinancing of... Read More.

Cleveland County School District campaigning for millage increase

Monday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Cleveland County School District will soon begin a campaign asking voters to approve a millage increase on May 18. Superintendent Craig Duprey told Deltaplex News on Monday the district will be seeking a five-mill increase which will bring in $8.75 million in... Read More.

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AP VoteCast: Arkansas voters mixed on state of nation

Monday, November 16 by Staff

Voters in Arkansas made their pick for president while holding mixed views about the country’s direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate. The race between President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden concluded Tuesday as the nation remains in the... Read More.

voters will keep confederate monuments in two Arkansas cities

Wednesday, November 4 by Ray King

EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) — Voters in two south Arkansas counties have decided to keep Confederate monuments on display in public spaces. In Tuesday’s general election, voters opted to keep monuments in place outside the Union County courthouse in El Dorado and the Ouachita County... Read More.

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Early voting begins in Arkansas for November election; Long lines await voters

Monday, October 19 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Monday in Arkansas for the November general election, and lines were reported at several locations around the state. Secretary of State John Thurston hasn’t predicted how many of the state’s 1.8 million registered voters will cast a... Read More.

Governor says fear of COVID qualifies voters for absentee ballot

Friday, August 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson said Friday he has signed an executive order enabling voters who have concerns about going to the polls in the general election because of COVID-19 to qualify for an absentee ballot. At his daily COVID-19 press conference, the Governor said... Read More.

Stories tagged with: voters

Fire tax increase in East End rejected by voters

Southeast Arkansas voters to decide several mayor’s races

Voters pass Watson Chapel School Millage to help fund new high school and other projects

Run-off Candidates for Ward 1 talks why voters should vote for them

Stuttgart voters pass proposal to fund street and drainage improvements

Cleveland County School District campaigning for millage increase

AP VoteCast: Arkansas voters mixed on state of nation

voters will keep confederate monuments in two Arkansas cities

Early voting begins in Arkansas for November election; Long lines await voters

Governor says fear of COVID qualifies voters for absentee ballot

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