Two killed, four hurt in Bradley County accident

A two-vehicle accident in Bradley County Friday resulted in the death of two men and injuries to four others. According to a preliminary report, Juan Manuel Medina, 40, and Cesar Figuerao-Gutirrez, 35, both of Warren were passengers in a 1993 Ford Van driven by Fidel... Read More.
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Q&A with Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley

One of the most important jobs in each county is the job performed by the county coroner and their deputies. They are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. At times the public is able to see... Read More.
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County judge lists roads closed in county

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday provided Deltaplex News.com a list of county roads that are currently closed as a result of the storm Sunday night. Those roads are as follows: Brickey Road, Harmony Church Road, Camp Road, Tas Road, McGarity Road, Stage Coach,... Read More.

County Judge still assessing storm damage

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Monday that he and his staff are still assessing the damage that resulted from a powerful storm that hit the county Sunday night, causing numerous power outages and resulting in one fatality. "There's significant damage," Robinson said... Read More.
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Jefferson county records fourth COVID-19 death

Jefferson county has recorded its fourth death associated with the COVID-19 virus. The death is also the fourth this week. Jefferson county Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed two additional deaths to DeltaplexNews.com Saturday. The first death for Jefferson county was announced Tuesday by County Judge Gerald Robinson.... Read More.
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County jail population down thanks to state help

By Ray King The Jefferson County Adult Detention Center on Friday had 245 detainees, one of the lowest numbers the facility has seen in recent months, thanks to some help from the state. On Thursday, the Department of Corrections picked up 14 men who had previously... Read More.

Jefferson county records second COVID-19 death

Jefferson county has recorded its second COVID-19 death according to Jefferson county Coroner Chad Kelley. According to Kelley, a patient at Jefferson Regional passed away overnight after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Kelley was not able to provide any other details regarding the patient due... Read More.
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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. releases statement on county curfew

Jefferson county Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. released a statement regarding the county-wide curfew issued by County Judge Gerald Robinson Tuesday morning. Dear Citizens, Recognizing that enacting a county-wide curfew is to further discourage unnecessary social gathering, our office will closely monitor the unincorporated areas of Jefferson... Read More.