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JCSO names February Deputy of the Month

Monday, March 9 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Nathan Jynes is the Patrol Deputy of the Month for February 2020.Deputy Jynes has exceeded the expectations of a patrol deputy for the month of February.Joining the Jefferson County force over a year ago,... Read More.

Body of missing Drew County man found in creek

Monday, March 9 by Greg

The body of a missing Drew County man was found on Saturday morning, according to a press release.Deputies say the body of Marquis Martin, 26, was found in a creek just outside of Wilmar around 7:05 a.m.Arkansas Game and Fish along with Arkansas State... Read More.

Arkansas man to be sentenced 3rd time for 1991 murder

Monday, March 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man who killed a 12-year-old girl while robbing a grocery store more than 20 years ago will be sentenced a third time after his attorneys argued that prosecutors tainted his previous sentencing, the state’s highest court ruled. Chad... Read More.

Officials discuss 2019 Arkansas River flooding, preparedness

Monday, March 9 by Greg

VAN BUREN, Ark. (AP) — State, local, federal officials gathered in western Arkansas last week to discuss the response to historic flooding along the Arkansas River in Arkansas and Oklahoma and ways to reduce damage in the future. Following the closed-door meeting Tuesday, U.S. Army... Read More.

Veterans Administration issues Coronavirus warning

Friday, March 6 by Greg

Special Notice from Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemTalk of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is everywhere. Here’s what you should know and do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.Know the symptomsCOVID-19 is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in humans, usually 2–14... Read More.

Health department reports 69 flu deaths in Arkansas so far this season

Friday, March 6 by Greg

More flu-related deaths are being reported in Arkansas as the count now stands at 69 total deaths according to the state Department of Health.Three of the latest deaths were of people age 65 or older, and one was of a person age 45-64, according... Read More.

https://www.jrmc.org/services/urinary-urology/

Delta Rivers Nature Center upcoming events

Friday, March 6 by Greg

UPDATE: THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 30TH Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center is opening back up just in time for spring break. Here is a list of events for March.March 21st: Artifact Identification Day 9 AM - NoonMarch 21st: Outdoor Swap... Read More.