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Lincoln County Judge discusses courthouse and new sheriff

Tuesday, December 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest on Tuesday said a pipe burst in the old Lincoln County jail over the holiday which affected courthouse operations. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Earnest said county employees had been off for 4 days and count offices... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses the 2023 budget for the Sheriff’s Office

Monday, December 19 by Staff

Last Monday, the Jefferson County Quorum Court approved a just over $35 million budget for 2023 by a vote of 12 to 1. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday and was asked about the budget for his... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. released statement after Stuttgart officer is killed

Friday, December 16 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has released a statement following the death of Stuttgart police officer Sgt. Donald Scoby, who was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a suspect. That statement is as follows: On today, December 15, 2022, we learned that Sergeant Donald... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses Stuttgart officer involved shooting that left one officer and the suspect dead

Thursday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Stuttgart Police Officer and the suspect who allegedly shot him are both dead and an Arkansas Trooper was wounded following an incident Wednesday night. According to a press release, Sgt. Donald Scoby, 45, was shot while pursuing the suspect, identified as Jacob Cole Barnes,... Read More.

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Sheriff discusses felon with gun arrest

Friday, November 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Over the past few months, law enforcement agencies are reporting an increase in the number of convicted felons who have been arrested because they had guns. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. was asked about that. Woods went... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. names new UnderSheriff

Thursday, November 3 by Staff

The taste of retirement didn't take long for John Hughes, 49 to return to law enforcement after his August 31stretirement as one of Pine Bluff Police Departments most tenured officers. On November 1st, the retired Pine Bluff Vice & Narcotics Detective and former U.S. Drug... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods discusses citations being issued for unlawful burning

Friday, October 28 by Staff

There have been citizens that have continued to try to burn despite burn bans being in place and despite recent wildfires in Jefferson County. Recently, Jefferson County Deputies began issuing citations to citizens caught burning during the burn ban when local fire departments have... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff discusses ballot on legalizing marijuana

Thursday, October 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

If Arkansas voters approve Amendment 4 when they go to the polls on November 8, recreational marijuana will be legal all over the state. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods was asked if that would be a good thing... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr talks about prank text arrest

Thursday, September 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

An 18-year-old student in the Watson Chapel School District was arrested Wednesday afternoon after an investigation into telephone threats against the school. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. talked about the investigation that resulted in the arrest of... Read More.

Sheriff Woods discusses Gang Violence Reduction Coordinator for GRIP Program

Wednesday, September 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a resolution creating the position of gang violence reduction coordinator and setting aside $500,000 from the American Rescue Plan money to cover the salary and benefits for that position for five years. The action... Read More.

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Request for additional funds by Sheriff leads to “explosive” Quorum Court meeting

Monday, September 12 by Staff

By Ray King An attempt by an attorney for Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., to get some discussion on the sheriff’s request for additional funds was rejected by County Judge Gerald Robinson during an often explosive meeting of the Quorum Court Monday night. Kimberly Dale asked to... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff notifies Quorum Court of County Jail issues

Thursday, September 8 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. sent out two emails to members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Thursday night citing issues with being able to properly secure the county jail, in addition to issues with food for the jail. In the first letter... Read More.

Stories tagged with: sheriff

Lincoln County Judge discusses courthouse and new sheriff

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses the 2023 budget for the Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. released statement after Stuttgart officer is killed

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses Stuttgart officer involved shooting that left one officer and the suspect dead

Sheriff discusses felon with gun arrest

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. names new UnderSheriff

Sheriff Lafayette Woods discusses citations being issued for unlawful burning

Jefferson County Sheriff discusses ballot on legalizing marijuana

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr talks about prank text arrest

Sheriff Woods discusses Gang Violence Reduction Coordinator for GRIP Program

Request for additional funds by Sheriff leads to “explosive” Quorum Court meeting

Jefferson County Sheriff notifies Quorum Court of County Jail issues

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