Local News
Silver Alert activated for Jefferson County man
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 81-year-old Johnathan Willis of Hughes.
Willis as an 6-foot-4 African American male who came up missing at approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.
He was last known to be at US-HWY 79 South in Hughes near... Read More.
White Hall School District Board meeting talks annual reports; mask policy update
The White Hall School District, like most districts in Jefferson County, met for their monthly meeting. The most prevalent topic was the annual report to the public. Debbie Jones, the Administrative Assistant, presented the report focusing on specific points including a staff report, enrollment... Read More.
Quorum Court designates 50k as incentive to get Covid shots
By Ray King
The Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended that an ordinance designating $50,000 in money from the American Recovery Plan be used to offer incentives for county residents to receive a COVID vaccination.
After the meeting, Jefferson County Judge... Read More.
Watson Chapel School Board acknowledges staff and student for acheivement
During the monthly Watson Chapel School District board meeting on Monday, October 11th the board had a special recognition award presented to a staff member and highlighted a special student for their monthly Wildcat Warrior Spotlight section.
Franky Hemphill a teacher and the Chairperson of... Read More.
Oklahoma doctor arrested in murder of woman found near Lake Village
An Oklahoma physician was arrested last night (*Monday, October 11th) by Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Dr. Tyler Tait, 34, of Tahlequah, was taken into custody at Lake Village and is being held at the Chicot County Jail charged... Read More.
Pine Bluff man charged with terroristic act
By Ray King
A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing shots at another man Monday.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Darius Brown, 33, with committing a terroristic... Read More.
Pine Bluff man arrested for aggravated assault
By Ray King
A Pine Bluff man was arrested Sunday after a reported armed disturbance in Jefferson County.
Michael Brooks, 43, was taken into custody by Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies and during a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King explained why.
Pine Bluff District Judge John... Read More.
UAMS activates lung biopsy robot
LITTLE ROCK — Doctors at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently activated the first lung biopsy robot in Arkansas. The robot allows doctors to discover and biopsy previously undetectable cancerous nodules in the far reaches of the lungs.
“This enables us to... Read More.
Live bazooka shell found in Lincoln County shed
A live bazooka shell dating back to World War I/II was found in a shed in Lincoln County Oct. 3, according to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper.
A bomb squad from the United States Air Force was called to the location by Lincoln County Office of... Read More.
Sheridan School Board adopts several resolutions; Announces plans for new school in East End
The Sheridan School Board passed a resolution in Monday night’s meeting to establish new school district zones after the 2020 census established the district will need to change current zones to meet requirements for the minority population.
In order to satisfy requirements, the board voted... Read More.
Watson Chapel Assistant Superintendent presented Annual Report to board
The Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) met for their monthly meeting on Monday, October 11th beginning with the Annual Report to the Public at 5:30 and the regular session at 6 pm.
The Annual Report was led by Assistant Superintendent LaDonna Spain who reported the... Read More.
