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Jefferson Regional Welcomes Physician, Opens Rheumatology Clinic

Monday, January 11 by Staff

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff is pleased to announce that Rheumatologist Maaman Bashir, M.D. has joined the hospital medical staff as well as a new clinic, Jefferson Regional Rheumatology Associates. Dr. Bashir received her medical degree in Karachi, Pakistan. She then completed an Internal Medicine... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge provides updates on construction of new county buildings

Monday, January 11 by Staff

By Ray King As County Judge Gerald Robinson begins his third year in office, construction is underway on three new buildings, including a new health department, coroner’s office and veteran’s service office. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Robinson was asked about them. Robinson said... Read More.

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Robinson: Jefferson County government spent $6.5 Million less in 2020 compared to 2019

Friday, January 8 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County finished 2020 spending $6.5 million less than it did in 2019 and collecting $1.3 million more in tax revenue than in 2019. On Friday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and talked about the financial... Read More.

Sales tax collections did not drop for Jefferson County in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic

Thursday, January 7 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County ended the year 2020 having collected more than $1.3 million dollars over the amount collected in 2019, according to the financial highlights report presented during committee meetings of the Quorum Court Tuesday. At the same time, the county spent just over... Read More.

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Suspect arrested for murder near Whiteville Road in Jefferson County

Wednesday, January 6 by Staff

Deputies were dispatched to a shooting that occurred near Whiteville Rd. at 1:11 p.m where 51-year-old Tony Jones was killed. A suspect identified as 29-year-old Zackary Vermillion has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. The investigation is ongoing according to the Jefferson County... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court votes to rescind previous Tax Collector budget approvals

Tuesday, January 5 by Staff

By Ray King The Budget and Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted Tuesday night to rescind their previous approval of changes in the budget for the Tax Collector which included increasing the salary of the Chief Deputy. After a discussion that sometimes became... Read More.

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Deputy David Cockrell retires from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, December 21 by Staff

Since 2007, Deputy David Cockrell has served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. On December 21, 2020, family and friends celebrated his life of service to the Jefferson County community via Zoom at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to comply with current COVID-19 restrictions. "Deputy... Read More.

Man arrested in connection to assault on a Jefferson County Deputy

Wednesday, December 16 by Staff

33-year-old Stephen Southerland, who was wanted in connection to a vehicle striking and dragging a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy on Highway 270 in September, has been arrested along with two accomplices who are charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution along with other charges. 26-year-old Heath... Read More.

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Frontline workers receive first coronavirus vaccines at Jefferson Regional

Tuesday, December 15 by Staff

Jefferson Regional hospital received 975 doses of the new coronavirus vaccine Tuesday morning, and numerous healthcare workers were the first to receive the vaccination. Latasha McGown, an RN on the COVID floor of the hospital, was the first to receive a vaccination in the hospital.... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court imposes one-year hiring freeze

Tuesday, December 15 by Staff

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court has voted to impose a hiring freeze that will last through the end of next year. Previous county judges have imposed hiring freezes in the past but current County Judge Gerald Robinson said they were ignored. The ordinance makes... Read More.

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Jefferson County Jail to begin charging daily fee for municipal prisoners beginning Jan. 1

Tuesday, December 15 by Staff

By Ray King Beginning Jan. 1, the Jefferson County Adult Jail will be charging a fee to house municipal prisoners. An ordinance authorizing the fee, $30 per day per prisoner, was approved by the Quorum Court Monday night and on Tuesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. explained... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2021 budget

Monday, December 14 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved a just over $30 million budget for 2021. That budget includes $9.14 million in County General, which funds most of the county’s business, and another $20,928 million in miscellaneous funds, including $5.28... Read More.

Stories tagged with: jefferson

Jefferson Regional Welcomes Physician, Opens Rheumatology Clinic

Jefferson County Judge provides updates on construction of new county buildings

Robinson: Jefferson County government spent $6.5 Million less in 2020 compared to 2019

Sales tax collections did not drop for Jefferson County in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic

Suspect arrested for murder near Whiteville Road in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Quorum Court votes to rescind previous Tax Collector budget approvals

Deputy David Cockrell retires from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Man arrested in connection to assault on a Jefferson County Deputy

Frontline workers receive first coronavirus vaccines at Jefferson Regional

Jefferson County Quorum Court imposes one-year hiring freeze

Jefferson County Jail to begin charging daily fee for municipal prisoners beginning Jan. 1

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2021 budget

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