Stalemate again at Jefferson County Quorum Court

By Ray King Another month and another stalemate for the Jefferson County Quorum Court as the scheduled committee meetings broke down and never recovered. An agenda consisting of five items, prepared by the County Judge’s Office immediately drew the ire of Justice of the Peace Lloyd... Read More.
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County Judge files lawsuit against Quorum Court

By Ray King A lawsuit has been filed against the 13 members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court alleging they have failed to perform their duties. The suit was filed by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson Friday and names each member of the County’s legislative body,... Read More.

12 year old shot in Jefferson County

Update 11:00pm July 13, 2023 Press Release from JCSO: JCSO INVESTIGATES ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING:  Jefferson County, Arkansas - July 13, 2023 - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigators are currently investigating a shooting injury of a 12-year-old boy, who was shot by his 9-year-old brother. At approximately 3:11... Read More.
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1 killed, 2 hurt in Cleveland County accident

Updated Information: The Arkansas State Police have listed Kailee Curry, 18, of Warren as the driver in this accident. One person was killed, and two others injured in a one-vehicle accident in rural Cleveland County Tuesday. According to a preliminary report, Dakarius Davis, 21, was southbound... Read More.
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One killed, 3 hurt in Arkansas County accident

A two-vehicle crash in rural Arkansas County Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of one person and injuries to three more. According to a preliminary report, Alish Ratnani, 25, of Mabelvale was southbound in the northbound lane of U.S. 165 in a 2003 Ford when... Read More.

Benton man dies when hit by vehicle in Saline County

A Benton man was killed Thursday when he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 30 in Saline County. According to a preliminary report, Christopher S. McCallister, 47, entered the roadway near mile marker 118 and was hit by a Peterbuilt tractor-trailer... Read More.