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Spontaneous Combustion — Mayor’s remark draws impromptu heat
“Timing,” William Shakespeare penned, “is everything.”That old observation rung true in a Tuesday night mayoral forum at the University of…
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Texan won’t get second chance to qualify casino measure
LITTLE ROCK — Texas businessman Michael Wasserman cannot have more time to collect signatures for his ballot proposal to operate…
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Parties focus on key races in drive for legislative control
LITTLE ROCK — With control of the Legislature on the line, the state Democratic and Republican parties are targeting a…
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Mays expresses frustration with council, mayor
Alderman Steven Mays – one of nine mayoral candidates – twice experienced frustration at Monday night’s Pine Bluff City Council…
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Candidates face off in school board election Tuesday
In Jefferson County, school board candidates are vying for seats in two school districts — Pine Bluff and the Watson…
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School board elections see upsets in several races
Tuesday’s school board elections resulted in the defeat of four of the five incumbent Pine Bluff School District board members…
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Election Commission plans training sessions, certifies school board elections
The Jefferson County Election Commission is planning to conduct a series of training sessions with candidates for political office prior…
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Casino measure flawed, opponents argue
LITTLE ROCK — A group backed by Oaklawn Park thoroughbred track argued Monday in a filing with the state Supreme…
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Mayoral candidates talk tough, but also speak with sympathy
Tough talk was on the menu but it was seasoned with a good measure of sympathy and understanding at Thursday…
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Polls show Republicans leading in congressional races
LITTLE ROCK — Republicans hold commanding leads in each of the state’s four congressional districts in newly released polls.Results of…