Lincoln County JP’s say no to alcohol permit

The Lincoln County Quorum Court on Monday rejected a request from the owners of a Star City restaurant to approve a beer and wine only permit for the business. Justin and Tenecia Mills, the owners of Smokin’ Mills Steakhouse and BBQ, located in the Country... Read More.
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Lincoln County judge talks roads

By Ray King Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest said Tuesday that while taking care of county roads is not his only responsibility, it is the one that most of the county’s residents are concerned about. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Earnest said there are... Read More.

County Judge discusses new buildings and bank help

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday said that construction on the new Veteran’s Service Center, Coroner’s Office, and Jefferson County Health Department are all about 70 percent complete. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Robinson said he told representatives of the... Read More.
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3 killed, 3 injured in Bradley County accident

Three people were killed and three others injured in a two vehicle accident in Bradley County Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Brittney Hampton, 27, of Warren was northbound on U.S. 63 when the vehicle she was... Read More.
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Drew County to phase out weather warning sirens

The Drew County Quorum Court voted during their last meeting to phase out the severe weather alert sirens in the county as they go down for repairs. The action came after Jesse Griffin, director of the Drew County Office of Emergency Management, said two of... Read More.
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Grant County expands recycling program

The Grant County Solid Waste Department announced it will expand recycling efforts in the county. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the county recently began accepting aluminum cans and glass, in addition to the paper and cardboard items they have always accepted, The newspaper reported that... Read More.
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County revenue shows big increase

By Ray King At the end of July, Jefferson County had more than $3-million in the County General Fund, almost double the amount that was in the fund a year ago. According to the Treasurer’s report, the fund contained $3,236,375.89 compared to $1,811,449.71 on July 31,... Read More.

Jefferson County employees to get 2nd pay raise this year

By Ray King Jefferson County employees who have not seen a pay increase in a number of years are in line for their second raise this year, according to County Judge Gerald Robinson. At a meeting of Quorum Court committees Tuesday night, Robinson said he will... Read More.