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Eric Walden Jr. Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Judge

Thursday, August 7 by Luke Matheson

Election season is underway, and several candidates are beginning to announce their bids for various positions across the Deltaplex area. The latest to enter the race is Eric Walden, Jr., who has officially announced his candidacy for Jefferson County Judge. Walden, a Democrat, earned his... Read More.

Taggart Announces Bid for Third Term as Jefferson County Clerk

Thursday, August 7 by Alex Bivens

Shawndra Taggart, who has served more than a decade in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, has officially announced her candidacy for reelection. First elected in 2016, Taggart ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and general election. She was reelected in 2018, again without opposition,... Read More.

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Bradley County Man Sentenced in Major Drug and Weapons Case

Thursday, August 7 by Luke Matheson

A Bradley County jury has convicted a local man on multiple felony charges stemming from a 2023 drug and weapons investigation, resulting in a 12-year prison sentence. On August 6, 2025, Derek Logan Simmons was found guilty by a Bradley County Circuit Court jury on... Read More.

Tension Rises in Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting as Members Clash Over Meeting Procedures

Tuesday, August 5 by Ray King

By Ray King When Jefferson County Judges Gerald Robinson banged the gavel to start the regular monthly meeting of Quorum Court Committees Tuesday, only six Justices of the Peace were in their seats. Justices Roy Agee, Dr. Conley Byrd, Ted Harden, Cedric Jackson, Patricia Royal Johnson... Read More.

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Ouachita County Man To Be Charged With Aggravated Assault and Attempted Capital Murder Following Standoff

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 11:55 AM: The Arkansas State Police have released a statement regarding the standoff that occurred Monday night in Ouachita County. The following information has been provided in that report: A tense, 12-hour standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies ended Monday evening in Stephens, after... Read More.

Desha County Sheriff’s Office Assists in City-Wide Operation, Captures Kidnapping Suspect

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

A joint city-wide law enforcement operation between the Desha County Sheriff’s Office and the Dumas Police Department on Friday, August 1, led to the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a violent kidnapping incident. As part of a coordinated enforcement saturation effort, deputies... Read More.

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Dallas County Sheriff Reflects on Emotional Sentencing in Fordyce Mass Shooting

Monday, August 4 by Luke Matheson

In a heartfelt and emotional statement, Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl broke his public silence following the sentencing of Travis Posey, the man responsible for the deadly mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce on June 21, 2024. Posey, 45, was sentenced... Read More.

Judge Halts Payment of Legal Fees in Jefferson County Quorum Court Dispute Amid Appeal

Monday, August 4 by Luke Matheson

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has issued an order halting the enforcement of a previous ruling that required Jefferson County to pay thousands of dollars in legal fees to a private law firm representing several justices of the peace involved in a prolonged... Read More.

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Jefferson County Collector Tony Washington Announces Re-Election Bid

Sunday, August 3 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Collector Tony Washington has officially launched his campaign for re-election, promising continued progress and innovation in how the county manages and collects property taxes. “Better days are coming,” Washington declared as he announced his bid for another term. “I’m running for re-election to... Read More.

Jefferson County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin Seeks Fourth Term

Sunday, August 3 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin has announced her candidacy for a fourth term, highlighting nearly three decades of experience in county government and a continued commitment to financial transparency and public service. Goodwin, who has worked in the treasurer’s office since 1999, first served as... Read More.

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Jefferson County Assessor Gloria Tillman Announces Reelection Bid

Sunday, August 3 by Luke Matheson

Gloria Tillman, the longtime Jefferson County Assessor, is seeking reelection, aiming to extend her decades of public service and experience in county government. A lifelong resident of Pine Bluff, Tillman is a graduate of Dollarway High School's Class of 1981 and earned a bachelor’s degree... Read More.

Jefferson County Deputy Graduates from State Law Enforcement Academy

Friday, August 1 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating as Deputy Devin Bohannon of the Uniformed Patrol Division has graduated from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Camden on August 1, 2025. Bohannon completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, a comprehensive 13-week program totaling 649... Read More.

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Eric Walden Jr. Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Judge

Taggart Announces Bid for Third Term as Jefferson County Clerk

Bradley County Man Sentenced in Major Drug and Weapons Case

Tension Rises in Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting as Members Clash Over Meeting Procedures

Ouachita County Man To Be Charged With Aggravated Assault and Attempted Capital Murder Following Standoff

Desha County Sheriff’s Office Assists in City-Wide Operation, Captures Kidnapping Suspect

Dallas County Sheriff Reflects on Emotional Sentencing in Fordyce Mass Shooting

Judge Halts Payment of Legal Fees in Jefferson County Quorum Court Dispute Amid Appeal

Jefferson County Collector Tony Washington Announces Re-Election Bid

Jefferson County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin Seeks Fourth Term

Jefferson County Assessor Gloria Tillman Announces Reelection Bid

Jefferson County Deputy Graduates from State Law Enforcement Academy

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