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Woman Killed in Desha County Crash

Saturday, March 28 by Luke Matheson

A 50-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Desha County, according to the Arkansas State Police. The crash occurred around 6:50 p.m. on March 24 along State Highway 138 near Tillar. Authorities identified the victim as Dianna Baxter of Plainview. According to a... Read More.

Jefferson County Investigates First Homicide of 2026 in Domestic Shooting on Sassafras Trail

Friday, March 27 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating its first homicide of 2026 following a domestic-related shooting Friday night on Sassafras Trail. Deputies were dispatched around 10:03 p.m. March 27 to a residence at 5120 Sassafras Trail in response to a reported disturbance involving a boyfriend... Read More.

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Trump administration to face questions about seizure of Fulton County 2020 election records

Friday, March 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Lawyers for the Trump administration will face serious questions for the first time on Friday about the search and seizure of more than 650 boxes of 2020 election records from a Fulton County, Georgia, election site.Fulton County officials have argued the FBI... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court to Consider $164K Appropriation for Delinquent Loan Payments

Thursday, March 26 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court is set to consider an emergency appropriation to cover more than $164,000 in overdue loan-related expenses tied to a long-standing equipment lease agreement during a special-called meeting Monday. According to agenda documents, the proposed ordinance would allocate $164,500 from the... Read More.

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Jefferson County Detention Center Implements New Inmate Mail Policy

Thursday, March 26 by Luke Matheson

The W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center in Jefferson County has announced significant changes to its inmate mail procedures, introducing a new system aimed at reducing contraband and improving efficiency. According to information released by the facility, the updated policy requires most inmate mail to... Read More.

Multiple Sentenced in Desha County Circuit Court

Tuesday, March 24 by Luke Matheson

Several individuals were sentenced in Desha County Circuit Court in recent weeks after accepting negotiated plea agreements in a series of cases involving charges ranging from burglary and firearm offenses to assault and failure to register as a sex offender. On Feb. 17, Keilan Curry... Read More.

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Cleveland County School Board names contractor for new Rison gym

Monday, March 23 by Ray King

The Cleveland County School Board has selected Clark Construction of Little Rock to construct the new gym at the Rison School Campus. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Clark was selected over three other companies, Kinco Construction of Little Rock, Broady Richardson Construction of Sheridan... Read More.

Jefferson County Issues Countywide Burn Ban Amid Increased Wildfire Risk

Monday, March 23 by Luke Matheson

A countywide burn ban has been issued for Jefferson County due to heightened wildfire concerns, according to the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management. Officials said current conditions have led to an increased risk of wildfires, prompting the order, which applies to all areas of... Read More.

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Second Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported in Jefferson County Since Friday

Monday, March 23 by Luke Matheson

A father and daughter were killed in a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning in Pine Bluff, according to authorities. Officers with the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a reported crash around 1 a.m. March 23 in the area of Blake Street near Miramar Drive. Preliminary... Read More.

One Dead, Two Injured in Jefferson County Crash

Sunday, March 22 by Luke Matheson

A Sheridan man was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening in Jefferson County, according to the Arkansas State Police. The crash occurred at approximately 6:17 p.m. on March 20 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 365 and Mill Avenue... Read More.

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Jefferson County Forest Fire Contained After Burning Over 120 Acres

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

A large forest fire that began Thursday afternoon near Gravel Pit Road and Mail Route Road in Jefferson County has been contained after an extensive multi-agency response. The fire was initially described by sources as “massive,” as flames spread across a significant area and prompted... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Bradley Shell to Corporal

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has announced the promotion of Bradley Shell to the rank of corporal within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Shell began his career with the department on Feb. 2, 2019, as a patrolman in the Uniformed Patrol Division. He graduated... Read More.

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Woman Killed in Desha County Crash

Jefferson County Investigates First Homicide of 2026 in Domestic Shooting on Sassafras Trail

Trump administration to face questions about seizure of Fulton County 2020 election records

Jefferson County Quorum Court to Consider $164K Appropriation for Delinquent Loan Payments

Jefferson County Detention Center Implements New Inmate Mail Policy

Multiple Sentenced in Desha County Circuit Court

Cleveland County School Board names contractor for new Rison gym

Jefferson County Issues Countywide Burn Ban Amid Increased Wildfire Risk

Second Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported in Jefferson County Since Friday

One Dead, Two Injured in Jefferson County Crash

Jefferson County Forest Fire Contained After Burning Over 120 Acres

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Bradley Shell to Corporal

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