Jefferson County 4th in state with 34 new cases of covid-19

Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response. In its Monday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 616 new cases; 6,706 active cases; 447 hospitalized, which is up 35 from Sunday; 97 on ventilators, which is up 12 from Sunday; deaths... Read More.
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Lawsuit filed against the Jefferson County Election Commission

Two members of the Pine Bluff City Council are listed as plaintiffs in a lawsuit that has been filed against the Jefferson County Election Commission. Steven Mays and Bruce Lockett joined Walter Johnson in alleging that the commission closed three polling sites in African-American neighborhoods,... Read More.
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Grant County courthouse reopens

The Grant County Courthouse has reopened after being shut down because of COVID-19. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, County Judge Randy Pruitt said the county has hired a man who works the front door and who checks people in and takes their temperature before... Read More.
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Furloughs, shared work save County $868K

By Ray King A combination of furloughs and shared work programs generated just over $868,000 in savings from the 2020 Jefferson County budget. Earlier this year, County Judge Gerald Robinson called for the programs due to fears of lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19... Read More.
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Jefferson county man arrested following three county pursuit

A Jefferson County man is behind bars after leading Grant County law enforcement officers on a high speed chase after it was revealed the man had felony warrants out of Jefferson County. The man, 39-year-old Gregory Blackwood, began the chase at approximately 10:10 p.m. when... Read More.
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