Appeals Court turns down appeal of Grant County man

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Grant County man currently serving a prison sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chad Cason, 53, contended that there was insufficient evidence for his conviction, but the appeals court... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Vermillion conviction and sentence

A Jefferson Count man currently serving a prison sentence for manslaughter failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the evidence against him was insufficient to justify his sentence. Zachary Vermillion was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tony Jones on Jan.... Read More.
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Senators remember D-Day ahead of anniversary

WASHINGTON – In advance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the Senate French Caucus, commemorating this historic operation and expressing gratitude and appreciation to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces... Read More.
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Dorothy Fay Ludlam

Booking #: 179061 Age: 71 Gender: Female Race: Caucasian Address: Rison, AR Booking Date: 06-04-2024 - 8:04 pm Charges: Alias Aggravated Assault- Family Member Or Household Member

Jefferson County Quorum members refuse to pass legislation

It’s the beginning of the month and that means committee meetings for the Jefferson County Quorum Court.  County Judge Gerald Robinson offered to Hire a backup internet provider, since  Jefferson County does not have one. However, Justice Reginald Adams says Justices don’t have enough information. And... Read More.
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Island Of Hope Chapel gets historic declaration

The Island Of Hope Chapel at the Tucker Unit in rural Jefferson County is one of 11 properties in the state to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.  The chapel, which is currently undergoing renovation, was built in 1969 and designed... Read More.

Post office at Kingsland renamed to honor Johnny Cash

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to rename the post office in Kingsland, Arkansas, after music legend and Arkansas-native Johnny Cash. The legislation, H.R. 7180, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04) will officially designate the post office as... Read More.
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Inmate featured in Netflix doc dies in Pine Bluff.

John "Eastside" McAllister, featured in the controversial Netflix documentary "Unlocked" has died at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He had been transferred to the Williams Correctional Center, where has was serving a three year sentence after being convicted on 10 felony counts related to drugs,... Read More.