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Jefferson County Sheriff Woods talks Roe v. Wade overturn and local affects

Monday, June 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24th. The overturn and the law to outlaw abortions in Arkansas... Read More.

One killed, three hurt in Cleveland County accident

Friday, June 24 by Ray King

One person was killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle accident in Cleveland County early Thursday morning. According to a preliminary report, Madison Jackson Cary, 20, of Gurdon was northbound on U.S. 167 north of Moro Creek when the 2018 GMC she was driving... Read More.

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Perry County Detention Officer shot and killed during inmate booking process

Thursday, June 23 by Ray King

UPDATE 2:35 PM Perry County Detention Officer Jeremiah Story, 21, of Oppelo (Conway County) died at a Conway hospital early today after he was shot by an inmate who was in the process of being booked into jail. The incident occurred inside the county jail... Read More.

Jefferson County unofficial runoff election results

Tuesday, June 21 by Staff

The final unofficial results are now in from Tuesday’s runoff election in Jefferson County. Pine Bluff City Council Ward 1 LaTisha Brunson 325 Danny Walker 143 Pine Bluff City Council Ward 3 Lannette Frazier 328 Ivan Whitfield 293 Constable Vaugine Township DeShawn Bennett 922 Leon Warren 329 NOTE: Any primary winners at the city... Read More.

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New facility offers hope for Drew County garbage problem

Monday, June 20 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has approved an ordinance that hopefully will help solve their ongoing trash problems. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the county will join nine other counties in Southeast Arkansas belonging to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District and haul their... Read More.

Bradley County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman

Friday, June 17 by Staff

The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is searching for Martha Bradford, who was last seen at approximately 6:30 p.m. on June 15th after leaving her home on foot in the Blue Springs Community, Banks area (Bradley 11 North). Bradford was last seen wearing a red t-shirt... Read More.

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Local election results in Desha County could be headed to court

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mcgehee Dermott The Times-News reported that the fate of the May 24th Primary Election Results could rest in the hands of the Desha County Circuit Court after a petition contesting the results from last Thursday. According to Desha County Circuit Court records, the democratic... Read More.

Fire Instructor and Deputy arrested following automobile crash that killed his wife

Friday, June 17 by Staff

Stephen Clark, 60, of the Woodlawn community (Cleveland County), was arrested Thursday (June 16th) by a Special Agent of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Clark is charged with negligent homicide in connection with a January 2, 2022 single vehicle crash, according to... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional Hospital lease agreement legislation with County tabled at Quorum Court meeting

Monday, June 13 by Staff

By Ray King Legislation that would have extended the lease agreement between Jefferson County and Jefferson Regional Hospital that has been in existence since 1959 was tabled during a meeting of the Quorum Court Monday night. Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll moved to table the... Read More.

Missing Jefferson County man located safely

Thursday, June 9 by Staff

UPDATE JUNE 14, 2022 The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced that 40-year-old Phillip Bruce Rice, Jr. has been located safely. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing Jefferson County resident. 40-year-old Phillip Bruce Rice, Jr. was reported missing on... Read More.

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Robinson highlights pros of casino in Jefferson County

Thursday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Talk Back Live on 99.3 FM with host Floyd Donald on Thursday, June 9th, and discussed several topics concerning the county. One of those topics touched on a group in Arkansas petitioning to rescind state casinos. Robinson further elaborated on... Read More.

15-year-old arrested following murder of 80-year-old Marion County man

Wednesday, June 8 by Staff

A 15 year-old has been taken into custody by Arkansas State Police Special Agents and is being held in connection with the death of a Marion County man. The male youth is being detained at Conway under laws applicable to an accused juvenile offender until... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff Woods talks Roe v. Wade overturn and local affects

One killed, three hurt in Cleveland County accident

Perry County Detention Officer shot and killed during inmate booking process

Jefferson County unofficial runoff election results

New facility offers hope for Drew County garbage problem

Bradley County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman

Local election results in Desha County could be headed to court

Fire Instructor and Deputy arrested following automobile crash that killed his wife

Jefferson Regional Hospital lease agreement legislation with County tabled at Quorum Court meeting

Missing Jefferson County man located safely

Robinson highlights pros of casino in Jefferson County

15-year-old arrested following murder of 80-year-old Marion County man

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