COVID closes Jefferson County courthouse

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Monday announced that the county courthouse will be closed this week because of the pandemic. In a memo released Monday morning Robinson said this. Due to the pandemic surge, several county offices have employees out with Covid-19 infections. The Courthouse... Read More.
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Middleton named Jefferson Regional Chief of Staff

Family Medicine Physician Toni Middleton, M.D. has been named Chief of Staff for Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff. Dr. Middleton earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and completed her residency in Family Medicine in Pine Bluff at the UAMS-Area Health... Read More.
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Jefferson leads Hogs to Outback bowl win

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Arkansas football is on the rise. KJ Jefferson picked up 104 of his 110 rushing yards in the second half and threw for 90 more to lead No. 22 Arkansas past Penn State 24-10 in the Outback Bowl on Saturday. Raheim... Read More.
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Victim identified following Sunday homicide

UPDATE 2:08 P.M: The deceased victim has been identified as Laquavis Thomas, 20 years-of-age.  Thomas was found to have suffered from what appeared to be gunshot wounds.  The body has been sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy by the State... Read More.
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Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2022 budget

By Ray King Despite objections from several members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court, a 2022 budget was approved by a majority vote Monday night. The meeting was chaired by Justice of the Peace Jimmy Fisher who was filling in for County Judge Gerald Robinson. The... Read More.