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Poll Shows Shoffner Slightly Ahead of Cotton in Arkansas Senate Race
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner holds a narrow lead over Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton in a new statewide poll,…
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At Least Six Arkansas Cities End or Suspend Flock Camera Programs
Officials cited privacy, public trust, cost and underuse, even as several acknowledged the cameras had assisted criminal investigations. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Six or more…
Craighead County
Petition Drive Begins for Jonesboro Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal
JONESBORO, Ark. — A ballot committee made up of local public safety employees said Wednesday it has begun a petition drive aimed at placing a…
Statewide
PHOTOS: Governor Attends UFC White House Event
WASHINGTON — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and First Gentleman Bryan Sanders attended UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on Sunday, June 14. The governor…
Poinsett County
Trumann Mayor Jay Paul Woods Announces Re-Election Campaign
Friends and neighbors, Today, I am proud to officially announce my re-election campaign for Mayor of Trumann, Arkansas. Over the last three years, together, we…
Statewide
Governor Sanders and Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk Announce a Statewide Club America Partnership
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Turning Point USA Chairwoman and CEO Erika Kirk Wednesday attended a Turning Point USA pep rally…
Regional
Judge Brimhall Concedes Race After Third-Place Finish, Thanks One Opponent
JONESBORO, Ark. — The race for Circuit Judge, District 2, Division 4 is headed to a run-off in November between the two challengers – Curtis…
Craighead County
Judge Faces Criticism over Tax Issues as Election Nears
JONESBORO, Ark. — A circuit judge seeking reelection is facing criticism for tax issues from opponents seeking to replace him on the bench. Circuit Judge…
Craighead County
Crisler Announces Candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector
Jenny Crisler, a Republican, has announced her candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector in the 2026 election. Crisler is a long-time resident of Craighead County…
Craighead County
Jolene Mullet Announces For JP District 1 in Craighead County
JONESBORO – Jolene Mullet filed to run for the Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday, becoming a Democratic candidate for Justice of the Peace, District…
Independence County
Paper Ballot Advocate Facing Misdemeanor for Alleged Election Law Violation by Arkansas AG
BATESVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Attorney General has filed a misdemeanor charge for violation of election law against an Arkansas conservative radio host, who is…
Regional
Prosecuting Attorney Sonia F. Hagood Announces Re-Election Bid
Sonia F. Hagood announced today that she will seek re-election as Prosecuting Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District, which includes Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Greene, Mississippi,…
Craighead County
Representative Jack Ladyman Announces Re-Election Campaign for Arkansas House District 32
JONESBORO, Ark. — Representative Jack Ladyman (R-Jonesboro) today announced his bid for re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives, seeking to continue his dedicated service…
Greene County
Nichols Announces Run for State Representative in District 1
Mark Nichols is announcing his run for State Representative for District 1, which covers all of Clay County and portions of Randolph and Greene counties.…
Craighead County
Justice of the Peace Garrett Barnes Announces Re-Election and Town Hall on Oct. 2
Jonesboro, AR — Garrett Barnes, an advocate for the Northside, the West End, and Downtown Jonesboro, has announced his re-election for Justice of the Peace…