County Judge Robinson talks Sheriff lawsuit

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., has filed a lawsuit against County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court, alleging that the budget he was given is not enough for him to operate and specifically identified the juvenile detention center. On Thursday, Robinson... Read More.

Grant County eyes buying former church

Grant County is considering purchasing the former First Baptist Church in downtown Sheridan, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The paper quoted Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt as saying the county needs more space. “We’re out of room,” he said. “The courthouse is too crowded. We... Read More.
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Jefferson County political candidates participate in Thursday debate

Deltaplex News and the Youth Engagement Services (YES) hosted a debate for candidates running for Jefferson County level political offices Thursday morning inside of Freedom Hall at Southeast Arkansas College. Debates were held between the following candidates: JUSTICE OF THE PEACT DISTRICT ONE: Alfred Carroll and... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court approves premium pay ordinance

The Drew County Quorum Court on Monday adopted legislation authorizing the county to pay premium pay to employees who worked during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic who were not included in the initial premium pay ordinance. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, county... Read More.
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Arkansas State Police investigating Desha county homicide

A Desha County woman was shot and died at her home yesterday afternoon [April 13th].  The county sheriff’s department has asked the Arkansas State Police to conduct a criminal investigation of the incident. Joan Lemonds, 68, of 1769 Arkansas Highway 277, west of Watson, was... Read More.

Fatality reported following thunderstorm in Cleveland County

UPDATE 11:45 PM: The Cleveland County Office of Emergency Management has released the following statement about Wednesday’s thunderstorm fatality: A call came in at 4:44 pm to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office from a party at a residence in the 300 Block of East 6th in... Read More.
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Robinson talks county revenue

According to its latest financial report, Jefferson County had more than $20 million at the end of March which was more than $4 million above the money it had one year earlier. On the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, County Judge Gerald Robinson confirmed that... Read More.
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Pine Bluff man killed in Grant County accident

A Pine Bluff man was killed in a one-vehicle in Grant County Friday night. According to a preliminary report, Fred Dewayne Collins, 41, was eastbound on U.S. 270 near Westbrook Drive when the 2001 Cadillac he was driving crossed into the westbound lane, driving left... Read More.