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Friday morning death at Jefferson County jail

Friday, April 12 by Greg

On April 12, 2024 at approximately 8:00 AM W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Deputies learned of a detainee who was unconscious. Deputies, as well as a jail nurse, responded and attempted to revive the detainee through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Robinson addresses the county’s nepotism policy and the breach made by the Assessor

Thursday, April 11 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County Assessor Gloria Tillman has run afoul of the county’s nepotism policy and according to County Judge Gerald Robinson, there have been complaints from others who work in the office as well as from the public. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Robinson... Read More.

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Jefferson County Road Department lays off nearly a dozen employees

Wednesday, April 10 by Alex Bivens

Nearly a dozen employees of the Jefferson County Road department have been laid off. According to County Judge Robinson, the layoffs were necessary because the County has witnessed a reduction in state turn back funding. The judge says that Jefferson County has experienced a 40-percent... Read More.

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County Completes Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Recertification for Jefferson Industrial Park Site

Monday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County and Entergy Arkansas recently announced the completed recertification of the Jefferson Industrial Park Select Site through the utility company’s program. “Entergy’s Select Site certification distinguishes Jefferson County from other communities and shows... Read More.

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McGehee Police, Desha County SO cooperate on amnesty program

Friday, April 5 by Ray King

People who have active misdemeanor warrants in Desha County have until April 30 to take advantage of a new program that will allow them to avoid being arrested. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, the McGehee Police Department and Desha County Sheriff’s Department are cooperating... Read More.

3 dead in accident in Ashley County

Thursday, April 4 by Ray King

Three people were killed in a two-vehicle accident in Ashley County Wednesday morning. According to a preliminary report, a 2015 Kia Sportage driven by Jolita Bowles, 57, of Crossett was eastbound on U.S. Highway 82 at the Highway 82 Bypass and attempting to merge onto... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Top Ranking in ATLAS Summative Assessment at Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center

Tuesday, April 2 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County, Arkansas - April 1, 2024 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the outstanding achievement of the Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) in the recent ATLAS Summative Assessment. The JJC, under the oversight of the Sheriff's Office and... Read More.

Sunday car shooting kills 1 and injures another on Hwy 79 in Jefferson County

Monday, April 1 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) requested ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigate a shooting incident that took place on Sunday, March 31, 2024, on Highway 79 in Jefferson County. JCSO Deputies responded to a call at approximately 12:30 a.m. to the 9200 block of... Read More.

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A $25k bond was set for a White Hall man accused of damaging a Jefferson County Sheriff’s vehicle

Thursday, March 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Thursday for a White Hall man accused of damaging a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department vehicle by hitting it with a brick. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

County Judge Gerald Robinson Endorses Shirley Washington for Mayor

Friday, March 22 by Greg

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson whose wife, former city council member Joni Alexander Robinson, finished 3rd in the primary for Pine Bluff Mayor on March 5th, contacted Greg Horne this morning during an interview he and Will Jenkins were having live on air with... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee of the Whole met last night to discuss multiple issues

Friday, March 8 by Alex Bivens

Because of the recent March 5th preferential primary elections, the Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee of the Whole met last night to discuss a number of issues—-including the payment of outstanding bills owed by the County’s Road Department. Less than 20 minutes into the meeting, Justice... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court may finally see some progress

Wednesday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King One of the biggest trouble makes on the Jefferson Count Quorum County was beaten easily Tuesday night during the Democratic Party primary. Lloyd Franklin Jr., was defeated by former Justice of the Peace Jimmy Fisher 563 to 242. While Franklin will be off next... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

Friday morning death at Jefferson County jail

Jefferson County Judge Robinson addresses the county’s nepotism policy and the breach made by the Assessor

Jefferson County Road Department lays off nearly a dozen employees

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County Completes Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Recertification for Jefferson Industrial Park Site

McGehee Police, Desha County SO cooperate on amnesty program

3 dead in accident in Ashley County

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Top Ranking in ATLAS Summative Assessment at Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center

Sunday car shooting kills 1 and injures another on Hwy 79 in Jefferson County

A $25k bond was set for a White Hall man accused of damaging a Jefferson County Sheriff’s vehicle

County Judge Gerald Robinson Endorses Shirley Washington for Mayor

Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee of the Whole met last night to discuss multiple issues

Jefferson County Quorum Court may finally see some progress

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