Pedestrian dies after being hit by 3 vehicles

A Dequeen man was killed Tuesday morning when he was hit by three different vehicles while standing in the fast lane of Highway 71 at Ashdown. According to a preliminary report, James Revels, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by... Read More.
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Caleb Carmikle named 21st head football coach at Rison

The Rison School Board voted unanimously to hire Caleb Carmikle as the Wildcat’s 21st head football coach in a special called board meeting Monday night. Carmikle will come to Rison from Magnet Cove where he had a record of 39-30 as head football coach.... Read More.
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Monday morning drowning victim identified

UPDATE: The victim in Monday morning’s drowning incident has been identified as 80-year-old Willis Baker according to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. Kelley said Baker’s body will be sent to the state crime lab to determine the official cause of death. ORIGINAL STORY: Jefferson County authorities are... Read More.

Renovations underway at Lake Chicot State Park

Renovations are underway at Lake Chicot State Park that include the temporary closing of the Delta Woodlands Trail. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, the trail will be paved for better accessibility and improved durability. When completed, the trail will extend from the visitor center... Read More.