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Jefferson County Sheriff Woods talks Roe v. Wade overturn and local affects

Monday, June 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24th. The overturn and the law to outlaw abortions in Arkansas... Read More.

Jefferson County unofficial runoff election results

Tuesday, June 21 by Staff

The final unofficial results are now in from Tuesday’s runoff election in Jefferson County. Pine Bluff City Council Ward 1 LaTisha Brunson 325 Danny Walker 143 Pine Bluff City Council Ward 3 Lannette Frazier 328 Ivan Whitfield 293 Constable Vaugine Township DeShawn Bennett 922 Leon Warren 329 NOTE: Any primary winners at the city... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional Hospital lease agreement legislation with County tabled at Quorum Court meeting

Monday, June 13 by Staff

By Ray King Legislation that would have extended the lease agreement between Jefferson County and Jefferson Regional Hospital that has been in existence since 1959 was tabled during a meeting of the Quorum Court Monday night. Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll moved to table the... Read More.

Missing Jefferson County man located safely

Thursday, June 9 by Staff

UPDATE JUNE 14, 2022 The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced that 40-year-old Phillip Bruce Rice, Jr. has been located safely. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing Jefferson County resident. 40-year-old Phillip Bruce Rice, Jr. was reported missing on... Read More.

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Robinson highlights pros of casino in Jefferson County

Thursday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Talk Back Live on 99.3 FM with host Floyd Donald on Thursday, June 9th, and discussed several topics concerning the county. One of those topics touched on a group in Arkansas petitioning to rescind state casinos. Robinson further elaborated on... Read More.

Jefferson County Hospital Board of Governors approves lease extension proposal

Tuesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Hospital Board of Governors met Tuesday at the Jefferson County Courthouse to discuss and then approve an extension of the lease between the hospital and Jefferson County which has been renewed eight previous times since the first lease agreement in December... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office conducting active shooter drill at Jefferson County Courthouse

Thursday, May 26 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting an active shooter drill at the Jefferson County Courthouse according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. "Our agency is conducting an active shooter drill for the entire circuit courthouse," Woods, Jr. told Deltaplex News. "The drill is to test... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman

Wednesday, May 25 by Staff

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Jefferson County Tax Collector re-elected; Several JP’s elected

Tuesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Primary elections election day took place Tuesday at the Jefferson County Election Commission Office on 123 S main street including candidates for county offices for tax collector and justice of the peace in districts one, four, six, eight, and thirteen. The complete but unofficial... Read More.

Sheriff Woods Jr. talks Jefferson County Adult Detention Center operations

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one of the areas that it has dramatically affected is the operations of the Jefferson County Adult Detention Center. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was a guest on the Oldies 013... Read More.

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Jefferson County adult jail sued over 2021 inmate death

Thursday, May 12 by Ray King

The mother of a man who died while in the adult detention center last year has filed a lawsuit against the jail and Jefferson County. Deborah McBride, the mother of Dezman McBride filed the suit in Jefferson County Circuit Court Tuesday and alleged grossly negligent... Read More.

Walton Family Foundation announces expansion into Jefferson County

Tuesday, May 10 by Ray King

The Walton Family Foundation announced Monday a new collaborative effort to support the development and prosperity of people and communities in the Delta regions of Arkansas and Mississippi. According to a press release, the initiative will focus on three areas, education and youth engagement, economic... Read More.

Stories tagged with: jefferson

Jefferson County Sheriff Woods talks Roe v. Wade overturn and local affects

Jefferson County unofficial runoff election results

Jefferson Regional Hospital lease agreement legislation with County tabled at Quorum Court meeting

Missing Jefferson County man located safely

Robinson highlights pros of casino in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Hospital Board of Governors approves lease extension proposal

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office conducting active shooter drill at Jefferson County Courthouse

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman

Jefferson County Tax Collector re-elected; Several JP’s elected

Sheriff Woods Jr. talks Jefferson County Adult Detention Center operations

Jefferson County adult jail sued over 2021 inmate death

Walton Family Foundation announces expansion into Jefferson County

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