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Tony Washington announces run for second term as county tax collector

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

During Monday's July 12 Quorum Court meeting, current Jefferson County Tax Collector Tony Washington announced he is running for his second term in the 2022 elections. During his three years as tax collector, he said he and his office created a pilot program for... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court asked to increase jail fees

Wednesday, July 7 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court, during their regular meeting in late June, heard a request to consider raising the amount of money the county pays to house inmates at the Sheridan City Jail. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County is one of the... Read More.

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Jefferson County District Court in search of probation officer

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A probation officer for District Court was recommended for approval by a committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court during a meeting Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth told the county’s legislative body that currently both her court and Pine Bluff District... Read More.

Kidnapping suspect facing new allegations in Desha County

Friday, July 2 by Ray King

An Arkansas City man previously accused of trying to drown his wife in a ditch in Drew County on June 15 is now facing new accusations in Desha County. According to the McGehee Dermott Times News, Jonathan Eric Garrison, 36, was identified as a suspect... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department warns residents about fraud alerts

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

In a recent news release, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office stated that they have recently been made aware that there have been numerous phone calls made in an attempt to defraud citizens of funds. It has been reported that the scam callers are claiming to... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for Drew County man

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a news release from the Drew County Sheriff's Office, a Drew County man is being held on a $100,000 bond for allegedly holding his mother at gunpoint at her home and refusing to leave. Jared Meyer, 34, likely will be charged with... Read More.

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Grant County sets Fourth of July fireworks shows

Wednesday, June 30 by Ray King

Fireworks shows to celebrate the Fourth of July are planned at several locations in Grant County, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. Events include what the paper described as one of the most attended events, the annual fireworks show in Prattsville, sponsored by the Prattsville... Read More.

Grant County planning improvements at park

Thursday, June 24 by Ray King

Improvements are planned at the Cox Creek Lake Park in Grant County, using grant money from the state. The Sheridan Headlight newspaper reported that the county has received a $15,000 grant from the Arkansas Rural Community Grant program to install a dump station at the... Read More.

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$500,000 bond set for Desha County man

Tuesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Drew County Sheriff's Office, a judge has set a $500,000 bond for a Desha County man who allegedly beat his wife, put her and two children in a drainage ditch, and threatened to kill them. Johnathan Garrison, 36, of Desha County was... Read More.

Online meeting set for Drew County Highway expansion

Thursday, June 17 by Ray King

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced an online public meeting to receive comments on the planned expansion of State Highway 83 spur, also known as Scogin Drive, in Drew County. According to the Advanced Monticellonian newspaper, some county residents have expressed concerns over the... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Robinson talks courthouse renovations

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson talked to Deltaplex News on a variety of subjects including renovations that are underway at the county courthouse. He said repairs are underway on the roof and when all the renovations are complete, the building will... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects claims of trial error in Jefferson County case

Friday, June 11 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate has failed for a fourth time to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court that his trial was flawed. Saba K. Makkali, 45, formerly known as Gary Cloird, contended in the latest petition to the court that prosecutors concealed DNA evidence... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

Tony Washington announces run for second term as county tax collector

Grant County Quorum Court asked to increase jail fees

Jefferson County District Court in search of probation officer

Kidnapping suspect facing new allegations in Desha County

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department warns residents about fraud alerts

$100,000 bond set for Drew County man

Grant County sets Fourth of July fireworks shows

Grant County planning improvements at park

$500,000 bond set for Desha County man

Online meeting set for Drew County Highway expansion

Jefferson County Judge Robinson talks courthouse renovations

Supreme Court rejects claims of trial error in Jefferson County case

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