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Efrem Neely Wins Jefferson County Judge Runoff as Several Incumbents Unseated in Local Elections

Tuesday, March 31 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King After collecting the most votes during the Democratic Party primary in early March, Pine Bluff Attorney Efrem B. Neely continued his winning ways Tuesday, collecting more that 74 percent of the total votes cast to easily defeat current Jefferson County Judge Gerald... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Held Without Bond in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Monday, March 30 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A Jefferson County man with multiple prior felony convictions will be held without bond after allegedly shooting and killing his live-in girlfriend. On Monday, Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ruled prosecutors have probable cause to charge Scottie Glover, 56, with capital murder... Read More.

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Jefferson County Investigates First Homicide of 2026 in Domestic Shooting on Sassafras Trail

Friday, March 27 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating its first homicide of 2026 following a domestic-related shooting Friday night on Sassafras Trail. Deputies were dispatched around 10:03 p.m. March 27 to a residence at 5120 Sassafras Trail in response to a reported disturbance involving a boyfriend... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court to Consider $164K Appropriation for Delinquent Loan Payments

Thursday, March 26 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court is set to consider an emergency appropriation to cover more than $164,000 in overdue loan-related expenses tied to a long-standing equipment lease agreement during a special-called meeting Monday. According to agenda documents, the proposed ordinance would allocate $164,500 from the... Read More.

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Jefferson County Detention Center Implements New Inmate Mail Policy

Thursday, March 26 by Luke Matheson

The W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center in Jefferson County has announced significant changes to its inmate mail procedures, introducing a new system aimed at reducing contraband and improving efficiency. According to information released by the facility, the updated policy requires most inmate mail to... Read More.

Jefferson County Issues Countywide Burn Ban Amid Increased Wildfire Risk

Monday, March 23 by Luke Matheson

A countywide burn ban has been issued for Jefferson County due to heightened wildfire concerns, according to the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management. Officials said current conditions have led to an increased risk of wildfires, prompting the order, which applies to all areas of... Read More.

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Second Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported in Jefferson County Since Friday

Monday, March 23 by Luke Matheson

A father and daughter were killed in a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning in Pine Bluff, according to authorities. Officers with the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a reported crash around 1 a.m. March 23 in the area of Blake Street near Miramar Drive. Preliminary... Read More.

One Dead, Two Injured in Jefferson County Crash

Sunday, March 22 by Luke Matheson

A Sheridan man was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening in Jefferson County, according to the Arkansas State Police. The crash occurred at approximately 6:17 p.m. on March 20 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 365 and Mill Avenue... Read More.

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Jefferson County Forest Fire Contained After Burning Over 120 Acres

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

A large forest fire that began Thursday afternoon near Gravel Pit Road and Mail Route Road in Jefferson County has been contained after an extensive multi-agency response. The fire was initially described by sources as “massive,” as flames spread across a significant area and prompted... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Bradley Shell to Corporal

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has announced the promotion of Bradley Shell to the rank of corporal within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Shell began his career with the department on Feb. 2, 2019, as a patrolman in the Uniformed Patrol Division. He graduated... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Deyonta Jones to Sergeant

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has announced the promotion of Deyonta Jones to the rank of sergeant within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, effective March 16, 2026. Jones began his career with the department on Aug. 1, 2020, serving as a patrolman in the... Read More.

Glenn Barnes Jr Promoted to Lieutenant at Jefferson County Sheriffs Office

Wednesday, March 18 by Lori Basiewicz

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who remains committed to fostering professional development and recognizing excellence within the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), proudly announces the promotion of Glenn Barnes Jr. to the rank of Lieutenant, effective March 1, 2026. Lieutenant Barnes began his career... Read More.

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Efrem Neely Wins Jefferson County Judge Runoff as Several Incumbents Unseated in Local Elections

Jefferson County Man Held Without Bond in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Jefferson County Investigates First Homicide of 2026 in Domestic Shooting on Sassafras Trail

Jefferson County Quorum Court to Consider $164K Appropriation for Delinquent Loan Payments

Jefferson County Detention Center Implements New Inmate Mail Policy

Jefferson County Issues Countywide Burn Ban Amid Increased Wildfire Risk

Second Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported in Jefferson County Since Friday

One Dead, Two Injured in Jefferson County Crash

Jefferson County Forest Fire Contained After Burning Over 120 Acres

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Bradley Shell to Corporal

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Deyonta Jones to Sergeant

Glenn Barnes Jr Promoted to Lieutenant at Jefferson County Sheriffs Office

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