Bulldog Jayden Gorman is Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the week for Jefferson County
Jayden Gorman of the White Hall Bulldogs won the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the week with his 15 tackles, 6 solo, 2 QB pressures last Friday night.
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Air Force Veteran and Educator Michael Turley Launches Bid for Jefferson County Judge
Former teacher and Air Force pilot Michael Turley has announced his intention to run for Jefferson County Judge in the March Democratic primary.
According to his campaign flyer, Turley spent 20 years in the Air Force, living in 14 time zones. As a teacher, he... Read More.
Jefferson County Man Found Not Guilty in 2024 Capital Murder Case
A Jefferson County man accused of capital murder has been acquitted in the 2024 death of Willie Purifoy, following a jury trial before Circuit Judge Alex Guynn on September 29.
According to court records obtained by Deltaplex News, Stephen Peterson was charged with capital murder... Read More.
Jefferson County Man Held on $50,000 Bond After Fleeing Police in Stolen Vehicle
By Ray King
A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of fleeing from police while driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen.
Davdrin Goffin, 42, was also accused of running into a house in the Dollarway area where he was... Read More.
Jefferson County Man Held on $10,000 Cash Only Bond for Alleged Assault and Threats Against Childs Mother
By Ray King
A $10,000 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of choking the mother of his child and threatening to kill her.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.
Jefferson County Considers Multi-Million Dollar Solar Project
Jefferson County could soon be home to a multi-million dollar solar plant, according to information presented to the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday night.
Apex Solar is exploring plans to build a large-scale solar farm on land currently owned by Weyerhaeuser in northern Jefferson... Read More.
Wilmar Man Out On Bond For Previous Shooting Arrested After Shots Fired at Drew County Apartment Complex
The Drew County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Wilmar man in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at a local apartment complex on September 30, 2025.
According to Sheriff Tim Nichols, deputies responded to reports of suspects allegedly breaking into vehicles at the complex.... Read More.
Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash on Highway 167 in Grant County
A Monroe, Louisiana man was killed early Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Highway 167 in Grant County.
According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash occurred around 4:15 a.m. on September 28, 2025. Authorities said 46-year-old Travis L. Johnson... Read More.
Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Young Announces Re-Election Bid
Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Young has announced that he will seek re-election in 2026, pledging to continue the work he and his team have accomplished since he first took office in January 2023.
Young, who was elected sheriff in November 2022 after a 37-year career... Read More.
Sheriff Tim Nichols Announces Re-Election Bid in Drew County
Drew County Sheriff Tim Nichols has officially announced his bid for re-election, highlighting improvements made during his first term and pledging to continue building on those efforts if granted another.
Nichols, who has served as sheriff since 2023, said it has been an honor to... Read More.
Jefferson County Woman Faces Charges for False Police Report and Drug Possession
By Ray King
A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of filing a false police report, and drug and weapons allegations.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charla Wilkinson, 50,... Read More.
Hensley Man Killed in Three Vehicle Crash in Van Buren County
A 61-year-old Hensley man was killed Monday afternoon in a three-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 65 in rural Van Buren County, according to the Arkansas State Police.
The crash happened at 12:51 p.m. when a 2025 Toyota traveling north on U.S. 65 crossed the centerline... Read More.
