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Jefferson County Election Commission requests $200k from Quorum Court for November election due to rising costs

Tuesday, October 11 by Staff

The Jefferson County Election Commission is asking for $200,000 to conduct the November General Election. An appropriation ordinance for that amount was on the agenda for that amount was recommended for approval by the Finance Committee of the Quorum Court when they met Tuesday. Mike... Read More.

Jefferson Regional director talks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Monday, October 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Thursday, Wayne Harris, the director of Imaging at Jefferson Regional Hospital was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about breast cancer. Harris then went on to say this. Asked when women should start getting... Read More.

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Fire Chief talks burn ban in Jefferson County

Monday, October 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Summer may be over, but the dry weather is continuing and most of the state is now under burn bans. 69 of the 75 counties in the state are now under burn restrictions. Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday was... Read More.

New Pathologist and Pulmonologist join Jefferson Regional staff

Wednesday, October 5 by Staff

Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce that Kari Hooper, MD, has joined the Pathology department, while Sarenthia Epps, MD, MBA has joined the staff at Jefferson Regional Pulmonary Associates in Pine Bluff. Originally from Oklahoma, Dr. Hooper received her medical degree from the University of... Read More.

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Jefferson County Jailer arrested after attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Friday, September 30 by Staff

A Jefferson County Sheriff's Adult Detention Deputy was arrested today after being caught smuggling contraband into the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Detention Center (DBDC). Detention Deputy Joshua Brown (22 years-of-age) was booked into DBDC at approximately 7:57 p.m.after he was caught by detention supervisors concealing various... Read More.

Burn ban issued for multiple Deltaplex area counties

Tuesday, September 27 by Staff

UPDATE SEPT 28: Lincoln County has been added to the list according to County Judge Buddy Earnest. ORIGINAL STORY: Multiple Deltaplex area counties have been placed under a burn ban. Jefferson County, Arkansas County, Bradley County, and Cleveland County have all been placed under burn bans. Current weather conditions... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for adult jail

Tuesday, September 20 by Staff

By Ray King By a vote of 12-1, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved an ordinance to provide money to operate the adult jail. With Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll casting the only no vote, the county’s legislative body approved transferring nearly $231,000... Read More.

Meeting set to appropriate funds for Jefferson County jail

Friday, September 16 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., sat down Friday morning for a discussion on Woods request for money to keep the adult jail operating. Woods has requested almost $231,000, the bulk of that to pay for food and said... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional Doctor discusses Cholesterol Awareness Month

Wednesday, September 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

September is Cholesterol Awareness Month. Getting your numbers checked is very important. Dr. Leanne Carter from Jefferson Regional joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to answer important questions about cholesterol. Rick asked Dr. Carter if the diet is still the leading cause of high cholesterol She went on... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge; 12 Quorum Court members found liable for violating FOIA Act

Sunday, September 11 by Staff

A lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court on or about January 28, 2022 in Jefferson County, State of Arkansas, against twelve Quorum Court Members and the County Judge of Jefferson County seeking declaratory relief and actions in relation to disclosure of documents under... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for woamn accused of kicking Jefferson Regional nurse

Friday, September 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of kicking a nurse at Jefferson Regional Hospital Wednesday night. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Diana Gordon, 33, with... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff notifies Quorum Court of County Jail issues

Thursday, September 8 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. sent out two emails to members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Thursday night citing issues with being able to properly secure the county jail, in addition to issues with food for the jail. In the first letter... Read More.

Stories tagged with: jefferson

Jefferson County Election Commission requests $200k from Quorum Court for November election due to rising costs

Jefferson Regional director talks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Fire Chief talks burn ban in Jefferson County

New Pathologist and Pulmonologist join Jefferson Regional staff

Jefferson County Jailer arrested after attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Burn ban issued for multiple Deltaplex area counties

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for adult jail

Meeting set to appropriate funds for Jefferson County jail

Jefferson Regional Doctor discusses Cholesterol Awareness Month

Jefferson County Judge; 12 Quorum Court members found liable for violating FOIA Act

$50,000 bond set for woamn accused of kicking Jefferson Regional nurse

Jefferson County Sheriff notifies Quorum Court of County Jail issues

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