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Arkansas County Sheriff resigns following recording of racial slurs

Friday, August 28 by Ray King

Arkansas County Sheriff Todd Wright has resigned according to multiple reports. Wright had come under fire after an audio recording of Wright using racial slurs was posted on social media. The recording was of Wright using the slurs at a woman he was with who... Read More.

Jefferson County jailer arrested for smuggling contraband into adult detention center

Friday, August 28 by Staff

A Jefferson County Jailer is now facing charges for furnishing prohibited articles in a correctional facility. The arrest followed an on-going investigation at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC). According to the Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division, Corey Hayes was arrested and booked into... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses preparations for Tropical Storm Laura

Thursday, August 27 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has released the following information for citizens regarding plans of action as Tropical Storm Laura makes her way towards Jefferson County: Tropical storm conditions are now imminent and occurring across some portions of our state. A slight shift will... Read More.

Woods says fewer inmates at jail saving county money

Tuesday, August 18 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday that efforts to limit the number of inmates booked into the adult detention center has helped the county financially. Woods was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday morning. The adult detention center has... Read More.

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Missing Arkansas County girl may be in Jefferson County

Monday, August 17 by Staff

The Arkansas County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a missing female who is believed to be in the Watson Chapel or White Hall areas with an 18-year-old male named David Henley. A photo of the female is attached below. Anyone with information on the location... Read More.

Collections and spending both up for Jefferson County

Monday, August 10 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County collected just over $2 million more in July than in July 2019 and spent just over $ 3 million more, according to County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin. Goodwin made her report during the August meeting of the Quorum Court Monday night which... Read More.

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Grant County to buy solar power, city of Sheridan shut out

Wednesday, August 5 by Ray King

Grant County has been accepted for a program that will allow them to buy solar generated energy while the City of Sheridan was shut out, at least for now. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the State Public Service Commission ruled earlier this summer that... Read More.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Chicot County detention facility

Wednesday, July 29 by Ray King

By Ray King An outbreak of COVID-19 at a correctional facility in Chicot County contributed to a total of nearly 800 new cases statewide in the past 24 hours and pushed the cumulative state-wide total to nearly 41,000. At his daily COVID-19 press conference Wednesday, Governor... Read More.

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JCSO reports unemployment benefit fraud in Jefferson County

Wednesday, July 29 by Greg

A large-scale scam involving fraudulent unemployment benefits claims has been reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Criminals not yet identified are filing claims for benefits using the name and personal information of individuals who are not unemployed. Victims are generally alerted of the fraud... Read More.

Jefferson County records 30th Coronavirus death

Monday, July 27 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 30th community related Coronavirus death after a death Monday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was an African American male in his 40’s that passed away Monday, July 27 at Jefferson Regional. Information on those... Read More.

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Jefferson County records 29th Coronavirus death

Monday, July 27 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 29th community related Coronavirus death after a death Saturday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was a White male in his 80’s that passed away at Jefferson Regional. Jefferson county recorded 28 Coronavirus deaths previous... Read More.

County officials react to the death of Dr. Herman Ginger

Friday, July 24 by Greg

By: Ray King Justice of the Peace Dr. Herman Ginger died Friday at Jefferson Regional hospital. Ginger, 78, was an Optometry Specialist in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and served as District Six Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County. During his terms on the Quorum Court, he... Read More.

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Arkansas County Sheriff resigns following recording of racial slurs

Jefferson County jailer arrested for smuggling contraband into adult detention center

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses preparations for Tropical Storm Laura

Woods says fewer inmates at jail saving county money

Missing Arkansas County girl may be in Jefferson County

Collections and spending both up for Jefferson County

Grant County to buy solar power, city of Sheridan shut out

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Chicot County detention facility

JCSO reports unemployment benefit fraud in Jefferson County

Jefferson County records 30th Coronavirus death

Jefferson County records 29th Coronavirus death

County officials react to the death of Dr. Herman Ginger

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