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A $10K bond set for a Jefferson County man on drug charges

Wednesday, May 14 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man on drug related allegations. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jeremy Jones, 38, of Moscow, Ark., with possession of a controlled... Read More.

Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests and Seizures in Bradley County

Wednesday, May 14 by Luke Matheson

On May 12, 2025, a coordinated effort by the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force, Warren Police Department, and Bradley County Sheriff Department led to the execution of three search warrants in Warren, AR, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal substances... Read More.

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Rick Victorino Focuses on Procedural Integrity Amidst Debates in Jefferson County

Tuesday, May 13 by Luke Matheson

Richard “Rick” Victorino has been a member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court since he was appointed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in January following the resignation of former Justice Danny Holcomb. He has started getting involved with legislation after taking time to study... Read More.

Freeman announces run for Cleveland County Sheriff

Tuesday, May 13 by Ray King

A third candidate has entered the race for Cleveland County Sheriff. Vance “Lee” Freeman has announced his intention to run for the position in 2026. Current Sheriff Jack Rodgers has announced his intention to retire next year after more than 49 years of service. Freeman joins current... Read More.

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Desha County Court Sentences: Recent Plea Deals and Jury Verdicts

Monday, May 12 by Luke Matheson

In Desha County Circuit Court last week, several individuals accepted negotiated pleas and received their sentences. Niaka Harris was sentenced to three years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for fleeing in a vehicle, with an additional three years of suspended imposition of sentence (SIS). Kendrick... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Canceled Due to Low Attendance and Agenda Dispute

Tuesday, May 6 by Greg

By Ray King A scheduled meeting of committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court that was scheduled for Tuesday failed to happen as only three members of the county’s legislative body showed up. Justices of the Peace Dr. Conley Byrd, Ted Harden and Patricia Royal Johnson... Read More.

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Desha County Sheriff’s Office searching for man on Burglary and Firearm Theft charges

Friday, May 2 by Luke Matheson

The Desha County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Breion Martise Edwards, a 20-year-old man wanted on charges of Commercial Burglary and 13 counts of theft of a firearm. Edwards, originally from Springfield, Illinois, has a history of arrests for Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Possession of... Read More.

Scales at landfill increases Grant County revenue

Friday, May 2 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court received information on additional revenue the county has received with the addition of scales at the landfill. According to the Sheridan Headlight, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt reported that by charging for weight instead of... Read More.

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Desha County Court Sentences: Murder, Fraud, and Theft Cases Resolved

Wednesday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

In Desha County Circuit Court on April 22nd, several individuals accepted negotiated pleas resulting in various sentences: Della Marshall was sentenced to 13 years for Murder 1st Degree, with an additional 9-year enhancement, to be served in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Randall Holland... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Desha County man’s appeal of gun related conviction

Wednesday, April 30 by Ray King

A Desha County man sentenced to prison last year has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals there were errors in his trial. Don Lamar Love, 51, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after a jury trial for being a felon in possession... Read More.

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Desha County sheriff announces plans to monitor registered sex offenders

Tuesday, April 29 by Ray King

Law enforcement in Desha County has announced the formation of a group to closely monitor registered sex offenders. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant said the Desha County Sex Offender Compliance Team will include the McGehee and Dumas Police Departments. The... Read More.

Cleveland County, Rison and Kingsland see population drops

Monday, April 28 by Ray King

According to UALR’s Economic Development Institute, the population of Cleveland County is declining. The Cleveland County Herald reported that between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, the county lost 0.03 percent of its population (19 PEOPLE) In a previous report, the county saw a 1.2... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

A $10K bond set for a Jefferson County man on drug charges

Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests and Seizures in Bradley County

Rick Victorino Focuses on Procedural Integrity Amidst Debates in Jefferson County

Freeman announces run for Cleveland County Sheriff

Desha County Court Sentences: Recent Plea Deals and Jury Verdicts

Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Canceled Due to Low Attendance and Agenda Dispute

Desha County Sheriff’s Office searching for man on Burglary and Firearm Theft charges

Scales at landfill increases Grant County revenue

Desha County Court Sentences: Murder, Fraud, and Theft Cases Resolved

Desha County sheriff announces plans to monitor registered sex offenders

Cleveland County, Rison and Kingsland see population drops

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