by Seark Today | Jan 12, 2022 | News, Politics
James Slaughter, a 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force officer, has announced his intent to run for Drew County Sheriff, according to a news release announcing his candidacy. Slaughter said he is “excited to bring new ideas to the Sheriff’s...
by Seark Today | Jan 5, 2022 | Politics
State Rep. Monte Hodges, a Democrat from Blytheville and five-term state legislator, has announced his candidacy for the First District U.S. Congress seat. He kicked off his campaign for the Democratic nomination on January 5 with stops in Blytheville, West...
by News Release | Jul 22, 2021 | Politics
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, a Republican candidate for governor, has announced a plan to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in 2022 to permanently eliminate Arkansas’ personal income tax. Rutledge’s news release: Arkansas Attorney...
by News Release | Jul 21, 2021 | News, News Archive, Politics
In the regular session of 2021 the legislature approved at least 25 new election laws that will go into effect on July 28. Some of the new laws will affect poll workers, county election commissioners and county clerks’ office. Others will affect voters the next time...
by News Release | Jul 12, 2021 | News, News Archive, Politics
Former All-SEC Arkansas Razorback, New England Patriot, and Army veteran Jake Bequette officially announced his campaign for the United States Senate in Arkansas on Fox and Friends this morning. Bequette says he is a conservative outsider who’s running to fight...
by News Release | Jun 28, 2021 | News, News Archive, Politics
Jim Wells has announced his candidacy for Ashley County Judge. He is seeking the Republican nomination. Wells, an Ashley County native and resident of the Promise Land community, says he will focus on creating new sources of revenue to provide opportunities for...
