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Deputy Kaylon McDaniel gives his thoughts on being named JCSO Deputy of the Month

Deputy Kaylon McDaniel was recently named Deputy of the Month for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. McDaniel joined the Jefferson County force in October 2019, McDaniel enjoys helping others and continues to demonstrate it through his dedication to service in the Jefferson County community. McDaniel has ...
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US appeals panel upholds block of Medicaid work requirements

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court panel in Washington upheld a lower court’s decision on Friday that blocked the Trump administration’s work requirements for Medicaid recipients. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ...
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Camden police officer fired after placing student in choke hold

A police officer has been fired after a video went viral of the officer and a Camden Fairview High School student according to a press release from the department. On Monday, Feb. 10, a video began circulating on Facebook, showing Officer Jake Perry in an ...
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Seize Money, Firearms, and Narcotics

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with The Tri-County Drug Task Force have made multiple arrests and seized large amounts of money, firearms and narcotics in the past 30 days. Approximately 10 ounces of methamphetamine, 300 ecstasy pills (MDMA), prescription pills, $6300 in cash, ...
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10 dead in Arkansas from flu in the past week; Total flu deaths in Arkansas reaches 46

Ten people died from flu-related illness in Arkansas last week, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Health released on Wednesday. Since September 29, 2019, 46 people have died of influenza-related illness in the state. One was a pediatric death. The ADH reported ‘widespread’ ...
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WHPD Officer Harley Herron recognized by the State of Arkansas and City of White Hall

White Hall Police Officer Harley Herron has been recognized by the State of Arkansas and the White Hall City Council for being the first White Hall Police Department officer to save a life by using Naloxone/Narcan ...
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UAPB fires bus driver following report of inappropriate video

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has fired a bus driver after a report of an inappropriate video was seen playing on one of its buses on Sunday, Feb. 9. After a swift investigation, UAPB officials determined that the video playing inside the bus ...
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July trial set for suit over Arkansas Ten Commandments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has set a July trial for a lawsuit challenging a Ten Commandments display outside the Arkansas state Capitol. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker on Monday ordered the trial over the display installed on ...
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City Council candidate debates centered around downtown projects and Go Forward Pine Bluff

Deltaplex Radio aired a live political debate Tuesday at Pine Bluff High School’s Little Theater with numerous local political candidates in attendance. The event was hosted by current Ward One Councilmember Joni Alexander, and was held in front of a live audience of Pine Bluff ...
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Arkansas lawmaker calls for changes after police encounter

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A black Arkansas lawmaker plans to introduce legislation next year aimed at changing police tactics after officers drew guns on her and another black politician who had called 911 to report that they were being harassed.
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Deputy Kaylon McDaniel named JCSO Deputy of the Month

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Kaylon McDaniel is the Deputy of the Month for January 2020. Joining the Jefferson County force in October 2019, McDaniel enjoys helping others and continues to demonstrate it through his dedication to service in ...
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Mayoral candidates debate on Deltaplex Radio

Deltaplex Radio aired a live political debate Tuesday at Pine Bluff High School’s Little Theater with numerous local political candidates in attendance.
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