Jefferson Regional set to build new Radiation Oncology facility

Ground was broken on November 10, 2021 for Jefferson Regional’s latest expansion project, a radiation oncology facility that will be an addition to the Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center. The new building will be attached to the North side of the Jefferson Professional Center 1. It will... Read More.
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DYS juveniles escape from Dermott facility

Two teens in the Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Youth Services (DYS) custody left a juvenile treatment facility in Dermott without authorization Sunday night. Local law enforcement has been notified and continues to look for the youths. Arkansas law requires DYS to provide the... Read More.
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Talbot provides more info on new hospital facility

On Thursday, Jefferson Regional Hospital announced plans to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Jefferson County. Wendy Talbot of Jefferson Regional appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and talked about what the hospital is going to do. ) Jefferson Regional will partner... Read More.
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Ground breaking medical marijuana facility in Grady

According to a recent news release from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), the Carpenter family, long-time vegetable producers in Lincoln County, Arkansas, recently broke ground for a medical marijuana facility in Grady, Arkansas. On Monday, August 9, friends, county officials, local state... Read More.
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Veterans: Call before visiting your VA facility

Got a fever, cold, cough or flu-like symptoms? Are you worried that you have a viral illness? The last thing you want to do is get out of the house to see the doctor, exposing yourself (and others) to more potential bugs and viruses. VA... Read More.

Jonesboro Man Escapes Facility

JONESBORO, Ark.- According to the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Spencer Langston, 28, escaped the St. Bernards Behavioral Health in Jonesboro Tuesday. On October 9th, Langston was arrested on suspicion of first-degree battery after he allegedly assaulted a Lawrence County deputy during an arrest. Deputies say... Read More.