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Jefferson County Dive Team Pulls car out of Black Dog Creek

Thursday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

Statement from Jefferson County Sheriffs Department at 3:10PM On March 13, 2025, a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Dive Team recovered a submerged, vehicle from a waterway near the Regional Park Softball Complex in Pine Bluff. Acting on information received from another law... Read More.

Court of Appeals says pay for stay fee at County Jail OK

Wednesday, March 12 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said the Jefferson County Quorum Court was acting within their authority when they adopted an ordinance imposing a fee for each inmate received at the country jail from a city or agency within the county. The court rejected... Read More.

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Jefferson County Farm Bureau honors local farmer Benny Fratesi

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau honored local farmer Benny Fratesi Tuesday by naming their board room in his honor. Fratesi, who farmed in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties for over 60 years, has been influential in farming legislature for both the state of Arkansas and the... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge says no to paying JP attorneys

Tuesday, March 11 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Judge’s Office has refused to approve a claim for payment submitted by a Paragould law firm that represented seven members of the Quorum Court in their unsuccessful lawsuit filed by County Judge Gerald Robinson. Robinson filed the lawsuit after the Quorum Court... Read More.

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Jefferson County Procedures Ordinance Fails for Third Consecutive Month

Monday, March 10 by Greg

For the third straight month, a procedural ordinance proposed by Jefferson Count Judge Gerald Robinson failed to pass during the regular monthly meeting of the Quorum Court Monday. Six of the Justices of the Peace, Reginald Adams, Alfred Carroll, Melanie Dumas, Brenda Bishop Gaddy, Cedric... Read More.

Attorney General Griffin Announces Investigation into Liberty Utilities Central Billing Issues in Jefferson County

Monday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing an investigation into billing issues reported by White Hall residents who are customers of Liberty Utilities Central: “After receiving information and a complaint from White Hall Mayor Noel Foster about dramatic increases on water... Read More.

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Grant County sales tax collection tops $3 million in 2024

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

A report from the Grant County Treasurer’s Office showed that the county’s one-cent sales tax exceeded $3 million last year. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County Treasurer Tim Stuckey said the collection figure for 2024 was $3,116,469, continuing a long string of tax... Read More.

County Master Gardeners support urban agriculture task force

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

Members of the Jefferson County Master Gardeners were excited to attend the Pine Bluff City Council Meeting on Monday in support of a resolution to create an urban agriculture task force. During the regular meeting, the Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution creating an... Read More.

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$25k bond set after Jefferson County man fails to register as a sex offender

Wednesday, March 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man previously convicted of failure to register or comply with reporting requirements as a registered sex offender. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court continues to disagree over procedure ordinance

Tuesday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King Eight members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court, unhappy with the procedural ordinance presented to them by County Judge Gerald Robinson, are taking matters into their own hands. Led by Justice of the Peace Reginald Johnson, the eight Justices of the Peace, Reginald... Read More.

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Pine Bluff’s Quentin Adams named the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Tuesday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff’s Quentin Adams has been named the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week following a 24 point, 8 rebound, and 2 blocked shot performance in a 74-55 victory over Arkansas High Adams is seen in the photo with State Farm... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff warns about the spread of disinformation

Monday, March 3 by Rick Walker

In a press release, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods shared his concerns about the intentional spread of disinformation. Major John Bean told Deltaplex News that it's information to get ahead of these problems One particular social media post was especially troubling All of this comes on... Read More.

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Jefferson County Dive Team Pulls car out of Black Dog Creek

Court of Appeals says pay for stay fee at County Jail OK

Jefferson County Farm Bureau honors local farmer Benny Fratesi

Jefferson County Judge says no to paying JP attorneys

Jefferson County Procedures Ordinance Fails for Third Consecutive Month

Attorney General Griffin Announces Investigation into Liberty Utilities Central Billing Issues in Jefferson County

Grant County sales tax collection tops $3 million in 2024

County Master Gardeners support urban agriculture task force

$25k bond set after Jefferson County man fails to register as a sex offender

Jefferson County Quorum Court continues to disagree over procedure ordinance

Pine Bluff’s Quentin Adams named the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Jefferson County Sheriff warns about the spread of disinformation

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