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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public About Fake Arrest Warrant Scam

Tuesday, June 17 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public about a fraudulent arrest warrant that has recently surfaced and was sent to at least one local citizen. This document, which falsely claims to be an "Order of Arrest" issued by the Jefferson County Sheriff's... Read More.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed Against Jefferson County Justices of the Peace

Tuesday, June 17 by Luke Matheson

A lawsuit filed by six Pine Bluff residents — including former justice of the peace candidate Garland Trice — against seven Jefferson County Justices of the Peace was dismissed in the 11th West Circuit Court by Special Judge Randy Wright. The suit, filed on April... Read More.

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Two Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Commanders Graduate from Prestigious Arkansas Leader Program

Friday, June 13 by Luke Matheson

Captain Kaylon McDaniel, Training Division Commander for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and Lieutenant Dennis Kendall, Assistant Commander of the Criminal Investigation Division, have successfully graduated from Arkansas Leader Session XXXIII, an elite executive-level training program for senior criminal justice professionals. The graduation ceremony, held... Read More.

Three Juveniles Charged in Desha County Vandalism and Burglary Cases

Friday, June 13 by Luke Matheson

Three juveniles have been charged in connection with two separate property damage incidents that occurred in early May in Watson, following an investigation by the Desha County Sheriff’s Office. The first incident occurred on Sunday, May 4, 2025, when Deputy Eric Armstrong responded to a... Read More.

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New prison in Franklin County is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Thursday, June 12 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas Board of Corrections has approved $57 million dollars to design a new state prison to be located near Charleston in Franklin County. The proposed 3,000 bed prison has drawn the ire of those living in the area and even charges from a... Read More.

15-Year-Old Girl Fatally Attacked by Pack of Dogs in Saline County

Wednesday, June 11 by Luke Matheson

A 15-year-old girl was tragically killed after being attacked by a pack of dogs in Saline County on Wednesday, June 11. Emergency dispatchers received a call around 12:15 p.m. reporting that a female had been mauled by multiple dogs near Vimy Ridge Road in the... Read More.

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Garland Trice booked into jail following Monday nights arrest

Wednesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: Garland Trice, 76, has been released from both the hospital and the Jefferson County Jail following his arrest at a Quorum Court meeting on Monday night. According to the Jefferson County jail log, Trice was booked at 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday and released just... Read More.

Contentious Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Ends in Walkout, Arrest

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

Another Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting devolved into controversy and chaos Monday night, as disputes over procedural legitimacy and decorum led to a walkout by Justices and the eventual arrest of a community activist. Tensions flared at the outset of the meeting when Justice Alfred... Read More.

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High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest in Grant County; Multiple Law Enforcement Vehicles Damaged

Wednesday, June 4 by Luke Matheson

A suspect is in custody following a high-speed pursuit that unfolded across Grant County on Wednesday morning, involving multiple law enforcement agencies and resulting in significant vehicle damage. According to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began in the Ico... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Justices Fail to Attend Meeting

Tuesday, June 3 by Luke Matheson

Another scheduled meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court ended in frustration Tuesday night as a lack of attendance once again brought local government operations to a standstill. Only four Justices—Ted Hardin, Conley Byrd, Margarette Williams, and Patricia Royal-Johnson—were present, far short of the quorum... Read More.

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Desha County Circuit Court Issues Sentences and Warrants Following Recent Hearings

Tuesday, June 3 by Luke Matheson

Several individuals appeared before the Desha County Circuit Court last week and entered negotiated plea agreements, resulting in various sentences for criminal charges. The court also issued a warrant for a defendant who failed to appear for her scheduled hearing. Sentencings from negotiated pleas included: ... Read More.

Unemployment rate for Cleveland County below national average

Tuesday, June 3 by Ray King

Unemployment in Cleveland County for March was below the national average but above the state average. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the county’s rate was 4.0 percent, a drop of half a percent from February when the rate was 4.5 percent. The state unemployment rate... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public About Fake Arrest Warrant Scam

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed Against Jefferson County Justices of the Peace

Two Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Commanders Graduate from Prestigious Arkansas Leader Program

Three Juveniles Charged in Desha County Vandalism and Burglary Cases

New prison in Franklin County is one step closer to becoming a reality.

15-Year-Old Girl Fatally Attacked by Pack of Dogs in Saline County

Garland Trice booked into jail following Monday nights arrest

Contentious Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Ends in Walkout, Arrest

High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest in Grant County; Multiple Law Enforcement Vehicles Damaged

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Justices Fail to Attend Meeting

Desha County Circuit Court Issues Sentences and Warrants Following Recent Hearings

Unemployment rate for Cleveland County below national average

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