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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Deyonta Jones to Sergeant

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has announced the promotion of Deyonta Jones to the rank of sergeant within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, effective March 16, 2026. Jones began his career with the department on Aug. 1, 2020, serving as a patrolman in the... Read More.

Cleveland County Sheriff Warns Residents of Traffic Ticket Scam

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent messages claiming to be from the Office of Arkansas Motor Vehicles. According to the sheriff’s office, individuals have reported receiving messages stating they have an overdue traffic ticket. Authorities say these messages... Read More.

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Glenn Barnes Jr Promoted to Lieutenant at Jefferson County Sheriffs Office

Wednesday, March 18 by Lori Basiewicz

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who remains committed to fostering professional development and recognizing excellence within the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), proudly announces the promotion of Glenn Barnes Jr. to the rank of Lieutenant, effective March 1, 2026. Lieutenant Barnes began his career... Read More.

Entergy sets vendor fair for Jefferson County projects

Wednesday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas announced Wednesday it will host a vendor fair for Arkansas companies interested in pursuing contract opportunities related to the Jefferson Power Station and Arkansas Cypress Solar and Battery construction. These projects are anticipated to create 1,600 jobs at... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson Addresses Budget Dispute Ahead of Democrat Runoff

Tuesday, March 17 by Haleigh Reichen

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson is seeking another four-year term and is facing a run-off on March 31 against attorney Effrem Neely for the Democrat Party nomination. On Tuesday, Robinson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne asked about... Read More.

Road Funding Dispute Continues Between Jefferson County Judge and Quorum Court

Monday, March 16 by Luke Matheson

Ongoing concerns over the condition of county roads in Jefferson County continue to be a point of contention between County Judge Gerald Robinson and several members of the Quorum Court. The issue resurfaced during Monday night’s meeting, where a proposal related to road funding was... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Woodruff County

Monday, March 16 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in Woodruff County that left a man dead. According to the Arkansas State Police, the shooting occurred around 4:13 a.m. Sunday, March 15, when deputies with the Woodruff County Sheriff's... Read More.

McGehee Man Convicted of Felon in Possession of Firearm After Traffic Stop in Desha County

Saturday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A Desha County jury on March 13 found a McGehee man guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm following a traffic stop conducted by the Arkansas State Police in early 2025. John Thompson was convicted of the Class D felony after a... Read More.

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Monticello Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Possession After Drew County Jury Conviction

Saturday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A Drew County jury has sentenced a Monticello woman to 15 years in prison after finding her guilty of possessing more than two grams of methamphetamine and related charges. Christina Mix, 52, was convicted following a jury trial in Drew County Circuit Court. Jurors recommended... Read More.

Wilmar Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Felon in Possession of Firearm in Drew County

Saturday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A Drew County jury on March 12 found a Wilmar woman guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm following an incident last year in which authorities said she threatened another woman while displaying a gun. Phyllis Faye Farmer was convicted in Drew... Read More.

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Drew County Jury Sentences Violent Felon to 15 Years for Firearm Possession

Saturday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A Drew County jury on March 11 found a 42-year-old man guilty of being a violent felon in possession of a firearm and sentenced him to 15 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. Jacob Spurlin was convicted following a trial in Drew County Circuit... Read More.

E-F1 Tornado Carves 14.7-Mile Path Through Calhoun, Dallas, and Cleveland Counties

Wednesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has completed its tornado damage survey and confirmed that an E-F1 tornado touched down near Thornton in Calhoun County traveling northeast of Kingsland in Cleveland County on Wednesday morning. According to survey findings, the tornado produced peak winds of... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Deyonta Jones to Sergeant

Cleveland County Sheriff Warns Residents of Traffic Ticket Scam

Glenn Barnes Jr Promoted to Lieutenant at Jefferson County Sheriffs Office

Entergy sets vendor fair for Jefferson County projects

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson Addresses Budget Dispute Ahead of Democrat Runoff

Road Funding Dispute Continues Between Jefferson County Judge and Quorum Court

Arkansas State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Woodruff County

McGehee Man Convicted of Felon in Possession of Firearm After Traffic Stop in Desha County

Monticello Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Possession After Drew County Jury Conviction

Wilmar Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Felon in Possession of Firearm in Drew County

Drew County Jury Sentences Violent Felon to 15 Years for Firearm Possession

E-F1 Tornado Carves 14.7-Mile Path Through Calhoun, Dallas, and Cleveland Counties

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