Jefferson County Sheriff rolling back some covid policies

Since March of 2020 the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has offered an alternative method of using an online webform to report non-active, non-threatening incidents.  This unique situation was done as a short-term effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by limiting face-to-face contact... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court increases trash fees

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an amended ordinance to increase sanitation fees for county residents despite opposition from a member of the public who contended that the increase was too much. Christie McCarroll spoke during the public comments section of... Read More.
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Jefferson Regional developing new Cancer Center

Jefferson Regional announced Friday that they are expanding access to local cancer care for residents of Southeast Arkansas by  making an $8 million investment to develop a fully integrated Cancer Center to be located on campus in the Professional Center 1 (JCP1) building. According to... Read More.

County Judge: Jefferson County to keep mask policy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday announced that the county will continue its policy of requiring face masks in the Courthouse and other county buildings. Robinson said in a memo to elected officials, department heads and to the general public that the mask policy... Read More.
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Jefferson County man wanted in alledged kidnapping

By Deseray McKinzy UPDATE: The man wanted in a kidnapping case in Grant County was taken into custody on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. Sheridan Police Department reported that the investigation is ongoing. Original Story: Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for a man wanted for questioning... Read More.
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$25,000 bond set for Jefferson County woman

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County woman currently on probation who allegedly chased a man with a knife and threatened to kill him. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.