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Monticello’s First Elected Female Mayor Takes Office

Monticello has its first female mayor. Paige Chase, who took the seat Tuesday, is the first woman elected to that office. City Clerk Andrea Chambers has served as acting mayor on two occasions but only for a total of 11 days—until an interim mayor could... Read More.
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Conway Man Charged After Shooting at Post Office Employee

Federal officials say an Arkansas man has been indicted on assault and firearm charges after he allegedly climbed over a post office counter and fired multiple shots in the direction of an employee. U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland said Wednesday that Stephen Gregory Potts, 46, of... Read More.
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Sheriff’s Office Seeking Person of Interest in Burglary

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is looking for Contrell Brown, who is wanted for questioning related to a residential burglary and theft of property occurring in the county on August 17, 2018. Listed as a "person of interest," Brown is a black male who is... Read More.
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Rison Woman Arrested on Drug Charges at Probation Office

A Rison woman was arrested on drug-related charges Monday after a probation officer found suspected methamphetamine and a smoking pipe in her vehicle. Kristin Burk, 21, had reported to probation officer Dustin Parker on Monday.  In a previous visit, she tested positive for methamphetamine, according... Read More.