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Grant county fire departments battle fire at Clearwater Lake

Thursday, December 2 by Staff

Fire departments from Calvert, Center Grove, and Sheridan along with the Arkansas Forestry Commission have suppressed a fire on Huckleberry Lane in the Clearwater Lake neighborhood that began Thursday evening. Sources at the scene tel Deltaplex News that a single story dwelling caught fire before... Read More.

Young announces candidacy for Lincoln County Sheriff

Monday, November 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

Steve Young announced his candidacy for Lincoln County Sheriff in a press release on Sunday, November 28th. His press release stated as follows, "Hello! My name is Steve Young and I am a candidate for Lincoln County Sheriff. My wife Angela and I have been... Read More.

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office searching for Person of Interest for assault

Tuesday, November 23 by Staff

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying this subject in these photographs. The subject is wanted in connection to a fleeing and assault charge that occurred on Tuesday. Any information will be kept confidential. Call 870-942-2101 with any information you may have... Read More.

Missing Jefferson County woman located

Tuesday, November 23 by Staff

UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has reported that Marissa Goldman has been safely located. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing Jefferson County resident. Thirty-one-year-old Marissa Goldman was last seen on November 22, 2021 in the 9000 block... Read More.

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Earthquake reported in Grant County

Thursday, November 18 by Staff

The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded a 2.9 magnitude earthquake near Prattsville in Grant county. It was initially called a 2.8, but was later upgraded to a 2.9 by the USGS. The earthquake happened at 12:01 p.m. CST at an estimated depth of five miles below... Read More.

Sheridan, Grant County discuss jail fees at meeting

Thursday, November 18 by Ray King

Representatives of the City of Sheridan and Grant County met recently to discuss jail fees. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County is one of the few counties in the state that does not operate its own jail, choosing instead to house its inmates... Read More.

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County Judge discusses details behind the new Veteran Service Office and other buildings

Wednesday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, the ribbon was cut to officially open the new Sgt. Elga Lee Roberts Jefferson County Veteran’s Service Office in the 100 block of State Street. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday said while the building is now open, there are still a... Read More.

Grant County Women’s Shelter gets grant to increase size

Wednesday, November 17 by Ray King

A more than $276,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Human Services will allow the Grant County Women’s Shelter to nearly double in size. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, ground was broken for the Keeping The Faith Women’s Shelter on Nov. 2. In addition to... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff talks efforts to reduce gang activity; Grant Awards

Tuesday, November 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An effort to reduce juvenile crime and gang activity in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County is moving forward, according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Woods said the program, Gang Reduction Initiative of Pine Bluff has... Read More.

Cherokee Nation Business to be awarded license for Pope County casino

Friday, November 12 by Ray King

The State Racing Commission voted Friday to award Cherokee Nation Business the license to operate a casino in Pope County. Media reports indicated that three members of the commission voted for the motion while two others voted no and one did not vote. The license... Read More.

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Drew County Quorum Court approves “premium pay” for employees

Friday, November 12 by Ray King

Despite the opposition of two of its members, the Drew County Quorum Court voted last week to approve a “premium pay” plan for city employees using money from the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund. The Quorum Court voted to amend the annual operating... Read More.

Cleveland county man sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault

Wednesday, November 10 by Staff

A 47-year old Cleveland county man has been sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to sexual assault in the first-degree. Nathan Garlington will receive credit for one day spent in jail, and was charged as a habitual offender... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

Grant county fire departments battle fire at Clearwater Lake

Young announces candidacy for Lincoln County Sheriff

Grant County Sheriff’s Office searching for Person of Interest for assault

Missing Jefferson County woman located

Earthquake reported in Grant County

Sheridan, Grant County discuss jail fees at meeting

County Judge discusses details behind the new Veteran Service Office and other buildings

Grant County Women’s Shelter gets grant to increase size

Jefferson County Sheriff talks efforts to reduce gang activity; Grant Awards

Cherokee Nation Business to be awarded license for Pope County casino

Drew County Quorum Court approves “premium pay” for employees

Cleveland county man sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault

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