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.

Jefferson County Deputies graduate from FTO training

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office conducted its first Field Training Officer (FTO) certification class beginning on October 4, 2021 under the leadership and instruction of Captain John Bean - Training Division Commander.  Today, eight (8) experienced officers graduated from the thirty-two (32) hour course. The... Read More.
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Redistricting information session set for Jefferson County

The Arkansas Board of Apportionment has scheduled a redistricting information session for Jefferson and surrounding counties, according to a press release form the Mayor’s Office. The informational session is an effort to educate the citizens of Jefferson and surrounding counties about the impact of the... Read More.
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Escaped inmate turns himself in to Drew County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE FRIDAY OCT. 1 at 10:35 a.m. The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that escaped inmate Brandon Cox turned himself in without incident Friday morning: ORIGINAL STORY:  The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped while being seen at a medical facility... Read More.
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Appeals Court upholds Drew County drug conviction

By Ray King A 40-year-old Dew County man serving a prison sentence on a drug related charge failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that he was wrongly convicted. McKenzie Kory Martin was sentenced as an habitual offender to 35-years in prison after he was... Read More.

Drew County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

According to the Drew County Sheriff's Office 54-year-old Mark Anthony Mason was last seen at his home on Monday September 20, 2021 in the 3300 block of Hwy 278 East of Monticello. Mason is 6’1, 175 pounds, black hair, black mustache, black goatee, grey beard... Read More.