Long-time collector Sharp retires after 38 years
Becky Sharp, who served as city collector for 38 years in Jonesboro, retired as the longest tenured Municipal Center employee last week.
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Politics
Bigger seeks Eleventh Judicial District Judge seat
Local attorney Alex Bigger is pleased to announce his candidacy for District Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District.
Murdered state senator was in bitter legal fight with ex-husband/ex-judge
The former State Senator who was found murdered on her property last week was involved in contentious divorce proceedings still active to this day.
Ellington announces he is running for circuit judge
The Second Judicial District Prosecutor is seeking new office.
Walnut Ridge elects new city attorney; other Lawrence Co. race results
Voters in Lawrence County made their choices Tuesday night in several important races.
Randolph County goes wet
3,213 for, 2,413 against are the unofficial vote totals
Complaint claims candidate glazed over ethics rules by sending donuts
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. – After a candidate for county judge in Mississippi County sent donuts to county offices with his campaign literature attached, he ended up […]
Former Mayor Rogers will challenge Snapp in Walnut Ridge election
“When he gets done, he goes and belly ups at the bar at the pizza place. And he ain’t just drinking two. I assure you when he’s leaving, he’s had enough to be drunk. But do you think they’re going to pull him over? No.”
Council members call for diversity on Perrin-appointed committees
When a black city council member called for diversity at a June meeting, a white councilman told him not to question the mayor.
District one Justice of the Peace seat declared vacant
A new Justice of the Peace will soon represent District One in Craighead County.