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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.

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.

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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.

Ronnie Wood’s guitars highlight new career-spanning anthology

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood is the subject of a new career-spanning book.Fearless: The Anthology, from Genesis Publications, has Wood opening up his personal archive in a book for the first time and features photos of rare instruments, designer stage wear, concert set lists... 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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Board of Election Commissioners responds to being named in lawsuit against Sheriff Woods

Wednesday, January 7 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners (JCBEC) was named in a lawsuit filed by Jefferson County Sheriff’s candidate Mark Cannon that alleged that current Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who is seeking another term should be removed from the ballot. In a response filed Tuesday,... 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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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 Woods Raises Concerns Over VOCA Funding Cuts Threatening Domestic Violence Shelters

Tuesday, November 11 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. is calling for immediate action following sharp reductions in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding that he says are pushing small and rural domestic violence shelters in Arkansas to the brink. Woods, who serves on the Board of... Read More.

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Friday, September 12 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 102633 Age: 36 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 09-11-2025 - 10:57 am Charges: State Petition to Revoke State Petition to Revoke

Stories tagged with: woods

Hearing in Woods eligibility lawsuit rescheduled until after primary election

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

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

Ronnie Wood’s guitars highlight new career-spanning anthology

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

Board of Election Commissioners responds to being named in lawsuit against Sheriff Woods

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

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 Woods Raises Concerns Over VOCA Funding Cuts Threatening Domestic Violence Shelters

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