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Former Eudora Police Chief sentenced for Assault and Illegal Detention charges

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

On Friday, November 15, 2024, former Eudora Police Chief Michael Pitts, 46, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor Third-Degree Battery charges in connection to an October 2023 assault in Eudora. The Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney asked ASP's Special Investigations Unit in November 2023 to investigate allegations... Read More.

Arkansas State picks up 59-49 victory over Stephen F. Austin

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State secured a 59-49 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves, now 3-1, forced 16 turnovers and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, limiting the Lumberjacks to 31.5 percent shooting from the field and just 3-of-16 from beyond... Read More.

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JCSO seeking assistance with death investigation

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

On November 16, 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office began an investigation involving the discovery of human remains at the 1900 block of Highway 425. Through numerous items collected in the area of the remains Investigators believe they have identified the remains as that of... Read More.

JCSO Jailer arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

At approximately 6:00 AM Investigators with the Tri-County Drug Task Force (TCDTF) and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Miakia Ellis, at the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBADC) shortly after she arrived for her shift as a jailer in... Read More.

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Body located near Highway 425 in Jefferson County

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

At approximately 8:30 AM a Deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), Uniformed Patrol Division was dispatched to the 1900 block of Highway 425 in regard to possible human remains being discovered. Upon arrival the Deputy was able to determine this to be factual... Read More.

Deltaplex Area Round One Arkansas HSFB Playoff Scores

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

The first round of the 2024 Arkansas High School Football Playoffs has been played and we have our area scores: CLASS 6A Mountain Home 58, Sheridan 50 Sheridan has been eliminated CLASS 4A Gentry 42, DeWitt 41 Dewitt has been eliminated Monticello 47, Forrest City 26 Monticello will host Hamburg Warren 35, CAC... Read More.

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Multi-convicted felon gets 200 months in federal prison for gun possession

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—George Tavis Marino, II, a multi-convicted felon, will spend 200 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down on... Read More.

Federal prison sentence for man who faked disability to collect money

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced today that Roy David Lykins, 56, of Greenbrier, who fraudulently collected more than $249,000 from the Social Security Administration (SSA), was sentenced to 19 months in federal prison by United... Read More.

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Rison approves loans to fix water lines

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

Thanks to two loans from Arkansas Natural Resources, the City of Rison will be able to take advantage of a $1.5 million grant to replace some of the oldest water lines in the city. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Rison will receive a $450,595.50... Read More.

Dermott woman killed when train hits her vehicle

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

A Dermott woman was killed Thursday when the vehicle she was driving was hit by a train in Ashley County. According to a preliminary report, Beverly Cokley, 77, was westbound on Ashley Road 63 approaching a railroad crossing and a Union Pacific train was northbound... Read More.

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A $300k bond was set for a PB man currently on parole for multiple drug related charges

Friday, November 15 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $300,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole, on multiple drug related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Eric Taylr, 54, with possession of methamphetamine... Read More.

Former Pastor Sentenced to 50 Years for Raping His Own Children

Friday, November 15 by Luke Matheson

James "Jamie" Cowan, a former pastor from Arkansas, has plead guilty to three counts of raping his minor children and has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. This plea was part of an agreement, and additional details were provided by Jana Bradford, the Arkansas... Read More.

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Former Eudora Police Chief sentenced for Assault and Illegal Detention charges

Arkansas State picks up 59-49 victory over Stephen F. Austin

JCSO seeking assistance with death investigation

JCSO Jailer arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Body located near Highway 425 in Jefferson County

Deltaplex Area Round One Arkansas HSFB Playoff Scores

Multi-convicted felon gets 200 months in federal prison for gun possession

Federal prison sentence for man who faked disability to collect money

Rison approves loans to fix water lines

Dermott woman killed when train hits her vehicle

Former Pastor Sentenced to 50 Years for Raping His Own Children

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