Statement from Sherriff regarding death of 18 yr old inmate

Dezmen X. McBride, 18, who was arrested on May 21, 2021, for Terroristic Act and was being held at the Jefferson County adult jail, the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Detention Center (DBDC), died at Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) at approximately 12:18 p.m. on Saturday,... Read More.

Governor issues statement on decline in unemployment

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday released the following statement on the March unemployment rate declining to 4.4 percent, which is significantly below the national average. “The decline in the unemployment rate is another encouraging sign that we are emerging from the pandemic,... Read More.
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Election Commissioner Stu Soffer statement on election issues

Jefferson County election commissioner Stu Soffer provided Deltaplex News the following statement on Thursday evening November, 5, 2020. The primary reason given for problems opening the polls in Jefferson County on election day was poll workers not being familiar with the new equipment.  I agree... Read More.
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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. releases statement on county curfew

Jefferson county Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. released a statement regarding the county-wide curfew issued by County Judge Gerald Robinson Tuesday morning. Dear Citizens, Recognizing that enacting a county-wide curfew is to further discourage unnecessary social gathering, our office will closely monitor the unincorporated areas of Jefferson... Read More.