Craighead County
Judge Marvin Day Will Not Seek Jonesboro Mayor Position
Craighead County Judge Marvin Day released the following statement this morning upon deciding not to seek the Mayor of Jonesboro position.
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Boozman Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reducing VA’s Medical Exams Backlog
The backlog has more than tripled since November 2019, growing to 197,000 veterans nationwide. In Arkansas, more than 1,500 veterans are waiting for a C&P…
Craighead County
Day plans to run for mayor despite amendment concerns
"You'd think that the people get to decide who they want to represent them," Day said.
Craighead County
Judge Marvin Day To Run For Mayor Of Jonesboro
Craighead County Judge Marvin Day is seeking to be the next mayor of Jonesboro.
Craighead County
Mayor Perrin announces he will not seek re-election
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin has announced that due to a recent but ongoing health issue he will not seek re-election to a fourth term.
Craighead County
Mayor Harold Perrin announces campaign for re-election
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin announced Tuesday that he will be seeking another four-year term as the city's chief executive.
Craighead County
Jonesboro native Andy Shatley announces bid for mayor of Jonesboro
"Many people think it's time to pass the baton - and I agree," Shatley said.
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Reps. Crawford, Swalwell reintroduce resolution allowing remote participation in committee hearings
The resolution would strengthen the ability of Members to virtually participate in committee hearings and allow them to vote remotely on suspension bills.
Lawrence County
Judge Adam Weeks back on the ballot, Arkansas Supreme Court rules
In their ruling, the Arkansas Supreme Court reversed the decision by the lower court and ordered Weeks back on the ballot.
Lawrence County
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.
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Congressman Crawford: Iran strike exposed their military weakness
Iran launched a weak propaganda campaign that exposed their military weakness, said Congressman Crawford.
Lawrence County
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.
Craighead County
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.
Randolph County
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…
Lawrence County
Judge Mark R. Johnson Announces Candidacy for District Judge
Judge Mark R. Johnson, longtime resident of Sharp County, announced his candidacy for District Judge (Position 1) of the Eleventh Judicial District serving Randolph, Lawrence,…