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Jefferson County Judge Robinson speaks on water issues

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke about the improvements involving the city wide low water pressure issues. When asked about the updates on plant one which is where the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located and the efforts to fix the... Read More.

County judge blames inaction by Liberty Utilities for water pressure problems

Monday, February 22 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Monday told elected officials that Liberty Utilities failed to upgrade their infrastructure and knew that parts of it were old and when exposed to the extreme weather, the system failed. He went on to say that the... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson seeks disaster assistance with emergency declaration

Friday, February 19 by Greg

February 19, 2021 Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson issued a verbal disaster declaration in relation to the record breaking snow this week. UAPB and Jefferson Regional have been having issue in relating to the weather and water. Below is the Judge's statement to Deltaplex Radio.

Street Department director Rick Rhoden speaks on current road conditions in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, February 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy On Tuesday, the roads were more efficient to drive on but they were not at their best. Pine Bluff Street Department director Rick Rhoden spoke about these conditions The city has two snow plows and borrowed one from the county to combat road... Read More.

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Federal Office of Emergency Management grants were awarded to Jefferson County to help cover 2019 flood damages

Tuesday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King This is the second of two stories about grants from the Federal Office of Emergency Management that were awarded to Jefferson County to help cover damages that resulted in flooding on the Arkansas River in 2019. The first of those grants was to... Read More.

One-Vehicle Accidents Reported Including Jefferson County Deputy’s Run In with a Deer

Monday, February 15 by Staff

Several one-vehicle accidents have been reported in the Deltaplex including one involving a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy. Jefferson County Sheriff Layfatte Woods says the deputy is ok. He says they’ve made some adjustments due to the accident and road conditions The sheriff says they are focused on preventing... Read More.

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HOT SPRING COUNTY MAN DIES IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING; STATE POLICE CID INVESTIGATING

Friday, February 12 by Staff

From Arkansas State Police Thursday 2/11/21 A Hot Spring County man, armed with a shotgun, who fired the gun on local sheriff’s deputies was shot and killed this afternoon. Jacob Aaron Thomas, 29, died at the scene of the shooting near his residence at 1374 Two... Read More.

Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damage homes in the county sustained during flooding on the Arkansas River in 2019. The following is one of two stories dealing with those grants,... Read More.

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Jefferson County Courthouse closed Thursday

Wednesday, February 10 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Courthouse will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 11th due to inclement weather. Please check the county website (JeffersonCountyAR.gov) for weather-related updates.

Alabama man arrested for allegedly robbing Walmart in Jefferson County

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An Alabama man who told police he was trying to feed his family when he was arrested for robbery Monday. Andrew Singleton, 33, was taken into custody after he allegedly pushed two Wal Mart employees who tried to stop him and two other... Read More.

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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office looks to deal with local food insecurity

Tuesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday his office is always looking for ways to improve the programs and services they provide to the community and one of them is to try and deal with food insecurity. Appearing on Talk Back Live... Read More.

County domestic disturbance resulted in arrest

Tuesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance at a residence on NCTR Road Sunday resulted in the arrest of two people accused of battering each other. Garrett Noel, 23, and Shana Cooper, 27, who had both previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery in an incident involving... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

Jefferson County Judge Robinson speaks on water issues

County judge blames inaction by Liberty Utilities for water pressure problems

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson seeks disaster assistance with emergency declaration

Street Department director Rick Rhoden speaks on current road conditions in Pine Bluff

Federal Office of Emergency Management grants were awarded to Jefferson County to help cover 2019 flood damages

One-Vehicle Accidents Reported Including Jefferson County Deputy’s Run In with a Deer

HOT SPRING COUNTY MAN DIES IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING; STATE POLICE CID INVESTIGATING

Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Jefferson County Courthouse closed Thursday

Alabama man arrested for allegedly robbing Walmart in Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office looks to deal with local food insecurity

County domestic disturbance resulted in arrest

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