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$10k bond set for Jefferson County man accused of second-degree sexual assualt

Thursday, October 12 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man accused of having sexual contact with a female on Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Willard McGarity, 78, with second-degree... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson announces pay hike for county employees

Thursday, October 12 by Alex Bivens

With anticipated revenue projected to be higher in 2024 than it is this year, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson wants to reward county employees and share some of the wealth. During a meeting of Quorum Court Committees Tuesday, Robinson announced a five-percent pay hike for... Read More.

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Former jail inmates settle lawsuit against Washington county jail

Monday, October 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Five former inmates at an Arkansas county jail have settled their lawsuit against a doctor who they said gave them the antiparasitic drug ivermectin to fight COVID-19 without their consent. A federal judge last week dismissed the 2022 lawsuit against Dr.... Read More.

Jefferson County Health Department hold flu clinic through the month of October

Thursday, October 5 by Alex Bivens

In an effort to reduce the number of cases of flu this year, the Jefferson County Health Department will be administering flu shots through the month of October and has planned a mass effort Friday. Lakesha Webb-Collins with the Arkansas Department of Health explained the... Read More.

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Voting info from Jefferson County Clerk office

Wednesday, October 4 by Greg

Jefferson County Clerk office wants to let everyone know: Act 736 prohibits the County Clerk from sending unsolicited absentee applications to voters who have not established recent contact to request a new ballot application. All voters who wish to receive an absentee ballot must contact... Read More.

Man killed in one-vehicle accident in Lonoke County

Monday, October 2 by Ray King

A still unidentified driver was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Lonoke County Sunday night. According to a preliminary report, the man was southbound on U.S. 67/167 in the southbound lane when the 1997 Ford he was driving began to spin clockwise, traveled down... Read More.

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The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County was briefed on GTL fuel plant

Wednesday, September 27 by Alex Bivens

Members of the Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County who were unable to attend the Sept. 20 announcement relating to the natural gas to liquid fuel plant planned for Jefferson County were briefed on the announcement, and what it will mean for the county’s... Read More.

Motorcycle rider killed in Pulaski County accident

Monday, September 25 by Ray King

A Mayflower man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Pulaski County Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Tony Oaks, 66, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 113 at the Pulaski-Perry Count line and while negotiating a curve, the 2006 Harley Davidson he was... Read More.

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Havis Hester, former coroner of Jefferson County passed on, September 21, 2023

Friday, September 22 by Alex Bivens

JEFF CO. SHERIFF PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE PASSING ON LONGTIME CORONER: Jefferson County, Arkansas - September 22, 2023 - Havis Hester, former coroner of Jefferson County passed on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Havis served as the elected coroner from 1971-1998, preceded by Dr. E. Frank... Read More.

Zebra’s Brentley is Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County player of the week

Friday, September 22 by Greg

Pine Bluff Zebra Marquez Brentley Jr is this weeks Read More.

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Judge Gerald Robinson on the new GTL plant plant to be constructed in Jefferson County

Thursday, September 21 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson was in attendance Wednesday when GTL Americas announced that two companies had been selected to do the engineering and construction of the new natural gas to liquid fuel plant that will be constructed in northern Jefferson County. The plant will... Read More.

Allison Thompson of the Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County discusses GTLA

Thursday, September 21 by Alex Bivens

The long awaited project to convert natural gas to liquid fuel that has been on the drawing board for a number of years is one step closer to happening. At a press conference Wednesday, representatives of GTLA (Gas to Liquid Americas) and ESP (Energy... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

$10k bond set for Jefferson County man accused of second-degree sexual assualt

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson announces pay hike for county employees

Former jail inmates settle lawsuit against Washington county jail

Jefferson County Health Department hold flu clinic through the month of October

Voting info from Jefferson County Clerk office

Man killed in one-vehicle accident in Lonoke County

The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County was briefed on GTL fuel plant

Motorcycle rider killed in Pulaski County accident

Havis Hester, former coroner of Jefferson County passed on, September 21, 2023

Zebra’s Brentley is Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County player of the week

Judge Gerald Robinson on the new GTL plant plant to be constructed in Jefferson County

Allison Thompson of the Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County discusses GTLA

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