Loading advertisement…

Craighead County clerk sentenced for theft allegations

LITTLE ROCK—Former Craighead County Clerk Jacob Kade Holliday was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison today for taking more than $1.5 million in county money for his personal use.  Holliday, 34, of Jonesboro, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge James M.... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

County Judge talks jail money

On Tuesday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court, during a special called meeting approved a more than $230,000 appropriation for the adult jail. A large part of that appropriation will be used to pay for food and medicine, according to a request from Sheriff Lafayette... Read More.

Grant County Fair and Rodeo set for this week

The Grant County Fair is up and running in Sheridan through Saturday. Michael Michael from the fair joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to run through the exciting schedule. The Grant County Fair Rodeo is always a highlight. As work continues on the new rodeo arena,... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for adult jail

By Ray King By a vote of 12-1, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved an ordinance to provide money to operate the adult jail. With Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll casting the only no vote, the county’s legislative body approved transferring nearly $231,000... Read More.

One killed in accident in Cleveland County

A two-vehicle accident in the early morning hours Monday resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two more. The accident was reported on State Highway 8, east of New Edinburg in rural Cleveland County at 5:20 a.m. State Police reported that Marykaylee Neal,... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Meeting set to appropriate funds for Jefferson County jail

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., sat down Friday morning for a discussion on Woods request for money to keep the adult jail operating. Woods has requested almost $231,000, the bulk of that to pay for food and said... Read More.

Grant County to become work ready community

SHERIDAN, Ark. – A group of Grant County leaders announced Friday that the county has met all criteria to become a certified ACT Work Ready Community, demonstrating its commitment to developing a strong workforce pipeline, desirable to employers, economic developers and current and future... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Saline County escapee captured

UPDATE: Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright confirms that the murder suspect, Wuanya Smith, has been apprehended and is now in custody after being located in the Alexander area of Pulaski County. ORIGINAL STORY: The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a suspect wanted for capital murder... Read More.