Lincoln County Judge discussed economy in county

By Ray King Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest on Tuesday described the economy of his county as “not too bad.” Earnest went on to tell Deltaplex News about some of the contributors to that economy and tax base. He said the county has had difficulty keeping employees... Read More.
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17 arrested in drug investigation in White County

SEARCY, ARKANSAS—Seventeen individuals were arrested Thursday morning as part of a sweeping law enforcement operation that targeted associates of a drug organization responsible for the distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine in Searcy and the White County area. The investigation, named Operation Central Sweep, began in... Read More.
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Appeals Court rejects Grant County man’s appeal

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments by a Grant County man who contended that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction. Joey D. Watts, 38, is serving a 36-year prison sentence after being convicted of aggravated assault and being... Read More.
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Former County Judge Jack Jones dies

Former Jefferson County Judge Jack Jones died Wednesday night at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Jones served as County Judge from 1989 to 2006 when he was defeated in the Democratic primary by then Justice of the Peace and current Arkansas legislator Mike Holcomb. Prior to being elected... Read More.
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