Greene County sheriff changes from Democrat to Republican
Franks announced he was switching parties to become a Republican himself.
Politics
City says handbook can’t be changed for LGBTQ protections but not everyone agrees
The city communications director said the handbook can’t be changed but the leader of NEA Pride disagrees
Supreme Court to hear appeal by Judge Weeks
There’s still hope that Judge Adam Weeks’ campaign for circuit judge can prevail after news from the state Supreme Court on Monday.
Congressman Crawford: Iran strike exposed their military weakness
Iran launched a weak propaganda campaign that exposed their military weakness, said Congressman Crawford.
Court rules against judge being on ballot over “absurd” minor crime
Judge Adam Weeks was ordered taken off the ballot after the issue was raised of misdemeanors when he was 18.
Mayor hopes to ban new junk yards in Jonesboro
The city is looking to ban any new junk, salvage, or scrap yards from being made in Jonesboro.
Chris Jester announces candidacy for state district court judge
Local attorney Chris Jester of Cherokee Village announces his candidacy for State District Court Judge, Division 1, for the new 11th District which will include the counties of Lawrence, Randolph, and Sharp.
Supreme Court appoints Rees to committee on conduct
Attorney Mark Rees will serve on a state committee governing professional conduct, he announced Tuesday.
Late Jonesboro WWII veteran recognized in ‘Salute to Veterans’
Harp grew up on his family’s farm in Strawberry, Arkansas. He graduated from Strawberry High School in a class of 27 in 1939. Soon after high school he met his wife Pauline. They were married for about a year when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and Harp was drafted into the U.S. Army.
Scott Troutt files to serve as Second Judicial District Circuit Judge
Troutt, a native of Northeast Arkansas, has owned a general law practice based in Jonesboro, Arkansas for nearly a decade.