Monday morning drowning victim identified

UPDATE: The victim in Monday morning’s drowning incident has been identified as 80-year-old Willis Baker according to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. Kelley said Baker’s body will be sent to the state crime lab to determine the official cause of death. ORIGINAL STORY: Jefferson County authorities are... Read More.
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Jefferson County Judge explains debris clean up

Several thousand people in Jefferson County remained without power Monday but according to County Judge Gerald Robinson, “the roads are in pretty good shape.” Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Robinson said this. He said county road personnel are now working to clear the debris... Read More.
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Quorum Court sends policy ordinance to committee

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday sent a proposed ordinance outlining the policies and procedures the county’s legislative body will follow for the next two years to committee during a brief meeting Monday. The original ordinance, which also listed rules of decorum... Read More.
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One killed, two hurt in Jefferson County accident

A Mississippi man was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Jefferson County Saturday morning. According to a preliminary report from the State Police, Dawson Lawler, 22, of Lumberton, Miss., was southbound on Arkansas Highway 88 north of Rob Roy Road... Read More.