Magnolia man sentenced to federal prison on drug charges

EL DORADO – A Magnolia man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing methamphetamine in Columbia County. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District... Read More.
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State Drug Director to resign

LITTLE ROCK — According to Talk Back Business and Politics, Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane is resigning to serve as director of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday. He has served as the state’s drug director since July 2017. Lane’s resignation... Read More.
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Sheriff Woods talks Tri-County Drug Task Force

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Thursday said he has been contacted by new Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson about Pine Bluff officers rejoining the Tri-County Drug Task Force. Woods was a guest on the Oldies 10013 morning show which was broadcasting live... Read More.
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Bond set for man accused of drug possession

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after sheriff’s investigators saw him throw a small object that contained suspected methamphetamine while they were attempting to handcuff him. Joe Hurt, 34, was taken into custody by investigators Nathan Jines and Joseph O’Neal who were... Read More.
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Son of Congressman arrested on drug charges

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas congressman’s son with a history of drug arrests and convictions remained jailed Thursday after his arrest on a methamphetamine possession charge, officials said. Police accompanied a probation officer to James Womack’s home in Rogers for a Wednesday home visit,... Read More.