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Victim Identified in Jefferson County Rollover Crash

Thursday, August 14 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The victim of Saturday evening’s rollover crash near Princeton Pike and Princeton Pike Loop has been identified as 62-year-old Teresa Harrington of Hot Springs. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the identity in an exclusive statement to Deltaplex News. Harrington was pronounced dead at... Read More.

Eric Walden Jr. Further Discusses His Candidacy for Jefferson County Judge

Wednesday, August 13 by Luke Matheson

By: Ray King Current Deputy Chief of Staff in the Sixth Division of Circuit Court Eric Walden Jr., recently announced his candidacy for Jefferson County Judge and appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, he explained why. Walden mentioned employees not getting paid, prompting Morning Show... Read More.

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Justice Rick Victorino Addresses Political Tensions and Unpaid Bills in Jefferson County Quorum Court

Wednesday, August 13 by Luke Matheson

Recent Jefferson County Quorum Court meetings have been marked by political disputes and personal conflicts between eight Justices and County Judge Gerald Robinson, with tensions escalating as unpaid bills and other county business remain unresolved. Both sides blame each other for the ongoing issues, and... Read More.

Jefferson County reminds to be mindful during extreme heat and dry conditions

Wednesday, August 13 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County Judge's Office wants to remind everyone that due to the extreme heat and dry weather several counties have been placed in a burn ban. While Jefferson County is not currently in a burn ban they would like everyone to be mindful of... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Retires Beloved K-9 “Ioni” After Years of Dedicated Service

Tuesday, August 12 by Luke Matheson

For much of its history, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) operated without a dedicated K-9 program. That changed in the late 1990s, when the agency began to see the value of highly trained police dogs in both patrol and narcotics work. The department’s first... Read More.

Jefferson County Wildfire Near Highway 79 and Hudson Cemetery Road Contained

Tuesday, August 12 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 3:55 PM: The Arkansas Forestry Division and local volunteer fire departments have contained the fire. Deltaplex News is told that approximately one acre of land was burned. The lack of wind in the area helped firefighters to contain the fire very quickly. ORIGINAL STORY: Several fire... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate: Procedural Disputes and Financial Concerns Persist

Monday, August 11 by Luke Matheson

Monday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting unfolded much like recent months — with no business accomplished. The session ended before it began when seven justices refused to enter the meeting room, leaving no quorum. Justices Reginald Adams, Melanie Johnson Dumas, Margarette Williams, Alfred Carrol,... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Arrested for Criminal Impersonation, Possible Additional Victims Sought

Monday, August 11 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division has arrested a man accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer and unlawfully taking property from a citizen. The investigation began on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after reports that a Black male approached a citizen who was... Read More.

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Evelyn Moorehead Enters Race for Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Saturday, August 9 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff native Evelyn Moorehead has announced her candidacy for prosecuting attorney of the 11th West Judicial Circuit, which serves Jefferson and Lincoln counties. In an open letter to the community, Moorehead called herself a “Watchman on Assignment,” pledging to fight for justice and accountability... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Seeks Third Term in Jefferson County

Saturday, August 9 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has announced he will run for a third term, pledging to build on the progress made during his nearly seven years in office. First elected in 2018, Woods began his career with the sheriff’s office more than two decades... Read More.

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Eric Walden Jr. Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Judge

Thursday, August 7 by Luke Matheson

Election season is underway, and several candidates are beginning to announce their bids for various positions across the Deltaplex area. The latest to enter the race is Eric Walden, Jr., who has officially announced his candidacy for Jefferson County Judge. Walden, a Democrat, earned his... Read More.

Taggart Announces Bid for Third Term as Jefferson County Clerk

Thursday, August 7 by Alex Bivens

Shawndra Taggart, who has served more than a decade in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, has officially announced her candidacy for reelection. First elected in 2016, Taggart ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and general election. She was reelected in 2018, again without opposition,... Read More.

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Victim Identified in Jefferson County Rollover Crash

Eric Walden Jr. Further Discusses His Candidacy for Jefferson County Judge

Justice Rick Victorino Addresses Political Tensions and Unpaid Bills in Jefferson County Quorum Court

Jefferson County reminds to be mindful during extreme heat and dry conditions

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Retires Beloved K-9 “Ioni” After Years of Dedicated Service

Jefferson County Wildfire Near Highway 79 and Hudson Cemetery Road Contained

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate: Procedural Disputes and Financial Concerns Persist

Jefferson County Man Arrested for Criminal Impersonation, Possible Additional Victims Sought

Evelyn Moorehead Enters Race for Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Seeks Third Term in Jefferson County

Eric Walden Jr. Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Judge

Taggart Announces Bid for Third Term as Jefferson County Clerk

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