Sheriff Woods discusses county finances

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., has taken his complaint about a lack of funding for the jails public, saying Tuesday that he has been forced to buy feminine hygiene products for detainees out of his own pocket. Woods appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning... Read More.

PBSD Limited Authority Board discussed finances

The Pine Bluff School Districts Limited Authority Board met Monday night and one of the things on the agenda was finances. District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday. Morning show host Greg Horne asked Barbaree why... Read More.
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Robinson discusses county finances

In a wide-ranging appearance on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, who is seeking a second term in office was asked about the financial health of the county, specifically, where the county was financially when he took office in... Read More.

Jefferson Regional CEO talks finances

A recent survey by the Arkansas Hospital Association showed that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an effect on the financial success of the state’s hospitals. Add inflation to that and it presents challenges to the medical profession, including Jefferson Regional Hospital. On Wednesday, Brian Thomas,... Read More.
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Sanders releases latest campaign finances

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders raised $235,000 last month in her bid for Arkansas governor, again outpacing her closest fundraising rival among the Democrats hoping to challenge her, reports filed this week show. Sanders, who announced last... Read More.
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County finances looking up

By Ray King Through the first four months of this year, Jefferson County has received more than $8.4 million more than it did in 2020 and spent just over $6.1 million more. Specifically, Jefferson County has collected $26.4 million from January to April and spent $24.3... Read More.