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$50,000 bond set for Jefferson County man on drug and weapons related charges

Monday, February 14 by Staff

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man on drug and weapons related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Nathan Thompson with possession of a controlled substance with... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson issues county-wide burn ban

Friday, February 11 by Staff

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a county-wide burn ban effectively immediately. In a press release sent to Deltaplex News Robinson said the following: “Due to the lack of needed precipitation, dry conditions exist all over Jefferson County. This increases the thread of fire danger... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson provides update on hiring freeze

Thursday, February 10 by Staff

Last year, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson made the decision to impose a hiring freeze affecting all county offices except for law enforcement. He made the decision in an effort to reduce county spending, particularly since labor costs are the highest outlays from the... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson discusses audit investigation

Wednesday, February 9 by Staff

Results of a state audit of Jefferson County released last year raised questions about money spent to sanitize county buildings. That work was directed by the County Judge’s Office and on Wednesday, County Judge Gerald Robinson was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.

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Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt says discrepancies found in local census numbers

Wednesday, February 9 by Staff

Winter weather struck the Deltaplex area late last week causing local government entities to have to put in some extra work to ensure things could run as smooth as possible. Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt recently spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss how his county... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court members discuss recommendations for jail upgrades

Tuesday, February 1 by Staff

By Ray King Two committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended spending more than $273.000 of American Rescue Funds money for health and security updates at the adult jail. Both the Public Safety and Finance Committees of the county’s legislative body voted to... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teenager

Tuesday, February 1 by Staff

County Judge, Quorum Court members named in FOIA lawsuit

Tuesday, February 1 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Jefferson Count Quorum Court have been sued by an attorney in Paragould under provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Kimberly B. Dale said that her requests to Robinson and members of the... Read More.

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Several local companies hiring according to Jefferson County Economic Development Alliance

Monday, January 31 by Staff

Last week, People Shores conducted a job fair in Pine Bluff but according to Allison Thompson, President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, they are not the only company that is hiring. Thompson appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and... Read More.

Drew County GOP announces filing period for county, township offices

Monday, January 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Drew County Republican Committee (DCRC) announced today that filing for county and township offices will begin at noon on Feb. 22 and end at noon on March 1. Candidates will file at the Drew County Courthouse. A member of the local Republican Party will... Read More.

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ASBTDC hosts webinar to discuss Building Communities in Jefferson County

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) has announced its new regional office here in Jefferson County with the lead of Angelisa Henry. Henry was selected by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to lead ASBTDC in Jefferson County. ASBTDC hosted a... Read More.

Sheridan woman found deceased in Saline County

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

The Saline County Sheriff's Office has identified a body discovered Monday afternoon in the East End area near the 2800 block of Fairhaven Road. The body has been identified as 48-year-old Jennifer Kaye Keenzel of Sheridan according to the Sheriff's Office. Keenzel's body was identified... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson issues county-wide burn ban

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson provides update on hiring freeze

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson discusses audit investigation

Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt says discrepancies found in local census numbers

Jefferson County Quorum Court members discuss recommendations for jail upgrades

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teenager

County Judge, Quorum Court members named in FOIA lawsuit

Several local companies hiring according to Jefferson County Economic Development Alliance

Drew County GOP announces filing period for county, township offices

ASBTDC hosts webinar to discuss Building Communities in Jefferson County

Sheridan woman found deceased in Saline County

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