These videos were taken at Monday’s Political Animals meeting in Monticello.

Howard Beaty, President and CEO of First State Bank in Crossett, announced his candidacy for State Representative in District 9, which includes portions of Drew and Ashley Counties.

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Orlando Jones and Steve Pigott filing for quorum court positions.

Filing for the primary elections began last Monday, and ended, yesterday.

Monday’s county candidates to file for Quorum Court included Steve Pigott, Orlando Jones, and Frank Appleberry.

Here is a list of current local candidates, who have filed. (more…)

“I want to thank the people for allowing me to represent them in the House of Representative for the past 10 years. It has been a privilege to serve the people of District 8.

I am pleased with what has been accomplished but know there is much more to do to keep our area of the state viable and headed on a positive economic path. I am very excited about the Regional Jail project that will soon be an opportunity for our area. I know it will bring some needed jobs, but we must continue to be proactive in attracting new business and seek expansion opportunities with our existing local businesses.  Paid Pol. Ad

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Two-term state lawmaker seeks to continue bipartisan efforts to maximize healthcare, highway funding, public education and economic development in Arkansas House District 9

Arkansas State Rep. LeAnne Burch today announced her re-election campaign for Arkansas State Representative, District 9, which includes portions of Drew and Ashley Counties. ?? (more…)

Ben Gilmore today announced his candidacy as a Republican for State Senate District 26. The district includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Drew, and portions of Cleveland, Desha, and Lincoln Counties. Ben said: (more…)

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all boxes reporting, here are the current, unofficial Drew County election results.

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Former District Judge Laurie Bridewell has announced her candidacy for Circuit Judge, Division 2 in the 10^th Judicial District. The position is open due to the upcoming retirement of the incumbent Judge at the end of his current term. (more…)

Born, raised, and educated in the 10th Judicial District, I’m pleased to announce I will be seeking the position of Circuit Judge for Div. 2. (more…)

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Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain announces his campaign for Tenth Judicial Circuit Judge Division 2.

Frank Spain moved to Crossett with his parents, Thomas and Marguerite Earnestine Spain in 1990 when his mother was appointed to the position of Postmaster. He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1997. (more…)

Judge Bruce Anderson announced his intention to seek re-election as District Judge for the 28th District Court, composed of Bradley and Drew Counties, in the election to be held March 3, 2020.  He currently serves as judge of the 28th District Court.  Prior to that, he served 12 years as Bradley County District Judge. (more…)