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Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts Appointed to State Towing & Recovery Board

Saturday, August 30 by Luke Matheson

Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts has been appointed to the Arkansas Towing & Recovery Board by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Roberts was officially sworn in on Aug. 29 by Seventh Judicial District Circuit Judge Stephen Shirron, following his appointment on Aug. 20. He will serve... Read More.

Cleveland County School District to seek millage hike to build new gym

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

The Cleveland County School District has voted to seek a tax increase to pay for a new gym. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the board voted 5-2 to hold an election in November to pay for the project, which is estimated to cost $12... Read More.

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Burn Bans Lifted in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Friday, August 29 by Luke Matheson

The burn ban in Jefferson County has been lifted, effective immediately. County Judge Gerald Robinson issued the order Friday, ending restrictions that had been in place due to dry conditions. Residents may now resume outdoor burning; however, county officials are encouraging the public to continue exercising... Read More.

Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings Killed in Crash

Thursday, August 28 by Luke Matheson

Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings was killed Thursday in a single-vehicle accident near Kingsland, according to emergency services. Cummings, who was serving his first term as county judge, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Republican Party of Arkansas released a statement expressing grief over the... Read More.

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Grant County Man Charged with Threatening Behavior in Highway Altercation

Thursday, August 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $3,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Grant County man accused of threatening another man during a road-side altercation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Timothy Wright, 50, with terroristic threatening. Deputy... Read More.

P.F.A.C. Meeting Highlights Public Safety Updates in Jefferson County

Wednesday, August 27 by Luke Matheson

By: Patrick Dockett The monthly Police, Fire, Animal Control, and Code Enforcement (P.F.A.C.) meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Kevin Collins Center in Pine Bluff. The meeting, which takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month, featured updates from Interim Police Chief Shirley... Read More.

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Victorino Addresses Quorum Court Struggles with Attendance and Internal Conflicts

Tuesday, August 26 by Luke Matheson

Richard (Doc) Victorino has been a member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court only since February and has seen meetings where nothing happened because so few members of the Quorum Court showed up. Victorino was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show on Friday... Read More.

Grant County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old

Tuesday, August 26 by Luke Matheson

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile last seen in the Slabtown area southeast of Sheridan. Authorities say 15-year-old Colton Dunderdale was last seen leaving a residence on Grant 63. He was wearing a gray hoodie... Read More.

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Pilot killed in Plane Crash at Star City Municipal Airport

Friday, August 22 by Luke Matheson

A pilot was killed Thursday evening when a small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from the Star City Municipal Airport, according to a report from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Lincoln County deputies responded to the crash at approximately 7:06 p.m. on August 21. Upon... Read More.

Sheridan Man Killed, Two Injured in Grant County Crash

Thursday, August 21 by Luke Matheson

A Sheridan man was killed and two others injured Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 229 South in rural Grant County. According to an Arkansas State Police fatal crash report, the accident happened at 10:34 a.m. on August 20, 2025, near Forestry Road... Read More.

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Jefferson County Bridges Face Urgent Repairs Following ARDOT Inspection

Wednesday, August 20 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) recently identified critical issues with several bridges in Jefferson County during routine inspections. Because of the severity of these findings, the bridges will need to undergo repair or replacement in the near future. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke with... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Calls Special Quorum Court Meeting to Address Road Fund Appropriation

Tuesday, August 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has called a special meeting of the Quorum Court for Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. to consider an appropriation request for county road funding. According to documents submitted to the Quorum Court, the Jefferson County Road Department is seeking approval... Read More.

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Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts Appointed to State Towing & Recovery Board

Cleveland County School District to seek millage hike to build new gym

Burn Bans Lifted in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings Killed in Crash

Grant County Man Charged with Threatening Behavior in Highway Altercation

P.F.A.C. Meeting Highlights Public Safety Updates in Jefferson County

Victorino Addresses Quorum Court Struggles with Attendance and Internal Conflicts

Grant County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old

Pilot killed in Plane Crash at Star City Municipal Airport

Sheridan Man Killed, Two Injured in Grant County Crash

Jefferson County Bridges Face Urgent Repairs Following ARDOT Inspection

Jefferson County Judge Calls Special Quorum Court Meeting to Address Road Fund Appropriation

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