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January county revenue shows increase over 2020

Tuesday, February 9 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County ended the month of January with nearly $117,000 more in revenue than in January 2020, according to the monthly report from Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin. Specifically, the county collected $7,936,950.09 last month when all funds were combined, compared to $7,859,424.83 in January... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to Jefferson County Judge Robinson

Friday, February 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the study of... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson addresses the city’s progression

Thursday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King After two consecutive years of financial hardship, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said when he first took office, he asked elected officials to trust him and trust his plan and said things would get better by the third year. He also said county... Read More.

Two from Lonoke County Arrested After Man Found Dead

Thursday, February 4 by Staff

Two people from Lonoke County are in custody in connection with the death of a man after his body was found in Little Rock. John Harp, 60, was found unresponsive with cuts to his body Wednesday night. He later died at a Little Rock... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson’s State of the County address Thursday

Thursday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King `For the third time since he was elected as Jefferson County Judge, Gerald Robinson delivered his state of the county address to elected officials and members of the media Thursday and unlike the first two, when the theme was somber because of... Read More.

Grant County reports sales tax revenue increases

Monday, February 1 by Ray King

Sales taxes revenue in Grant Count increased last year, compared to the previous year, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. In its Jan. 27 edition, The newspaper reported that Grant County Treasurer Tim Stuckey said the one-quarter cent sales tax generated over a half million... Read More.

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Jefferson County GOP Elects Officers

Friday, January 29 by Greg

Press Release Officers for 2021/2022 were elected on Thursday January 28, 2021 via a virtual meeting. David Singer of White Hall was elected chairman of the county committee. Susan Over of White Hall will serve as first vice and Debbie McKinstry of White Hall will... Read More.

Jefferson County man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly assaulting girlfiend

Friday, January 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Jefferson County man was arrested Wednesday after his girlfriend said he hit her in the eye with a can and damaged the eye. Corey Welch, 36, was taken into custody after a sheriff’s deputy was sent to McFarland Eye Care where Welch... Read More.

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New boat ramp planned in Drew County

Friday, January 29 by Ray King

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has approved the construction of a boat ramp to Bayou Bartholomew at its intersection with Arkansas Highway 277 in Drew County, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News. In its Jan. 27 edition, the newspaper reported that the commission unanimously approved... Read More.

25K cash bond for 2 Jefferson county men

Monday, January 25 by Greg

By Ray King Twenty-five thousand dollar cash only bonds were set Monday for two Jefferson County men accused of involvement in a breaking or entering incident in Lonoke County who fled from Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies who tried to arrest them. Jefferson County District Judge Kim... Read More.

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Bond set for Jefferson County man on drug charge

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

A $5,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County man who was arrested on drug related charges Sunday after a White Hall Police officer recognized the man and knew he had a suspended driver’s license. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis “Boe” Fontaine has passed away

Sunday, January 17 by Staff

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis "Boe" Fontaine has passed away. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed Fontaine’s death to Deltaplex News Sunday evening. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson replaced Fontaine after he was elected as Sheriff in 2006. Robinson gave Deltaplex News a brief statement... Read More.

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January county revenue shows increase over 2020

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to Jefferson County Judge Robinson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson addresses the city’s progression

Two from Lonoke County Arrested After Man Found Dead

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson’s State of the County address Thursday

Grant County reports sales tax revenue increases

Jefferson County GOP Elects Officers

Jefferson County man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly assaulting girlfiend

New boat ramp planned in Drew County

25K cash bond for 2 Jefferson county men

Bond set for Jefferson County man on drug charge

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis “Boe” Fontaine has passed away

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