JCSO recovers human remains in the Arkansas River

On March 27, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm, the Metropolitan Emergency Communication Association received a phone call from a citizen reporting possible human remains on the bank of the Arkansas River in the area of Knotts Island. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Deputies arrived shortly... Read More.
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Woman pleads guilty to stealing and selling human body parts

LITTLE ROCK— Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced today that a former employee of a mortuary services provider has pleaded guilty to transporting stolen body parts across state lines and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Candace Chapman... Read More.
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Deseray McKinzy Appointed Project/Program Manager – Communications for UAPB’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences

Deseray L. McKinzy has been appointed as Extension specialist, project/program manager-communications for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). In this position she will work closely with the School’s dean/director to determine priorities and deliverables for... Read More.

Human remains located at Maranda Merrell Neal search site

UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released the following statement: Shortly after 4:00 p.m. today, while performing a grid search, deputies located what are believed to be human remains as well as items of clothing. Search and Rescue K9 trained in locating human remains alerted... Read More.