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Jefferson County OEM to host Skywarn Storm Spotter class

Thursday, April 10 by Luke Matheson

Dennis Cavanaugh, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service(NWS) in Little Rock, will be teaching a Skywarn® Storm Spotter class on April 29, 2025.The class will be held at the White Hall Fire Department, 5 Hospitality Dr, White Hall, AR 71602 from 6:00... Read More.

Woman arrested after leaving the scene of a pedestrian fatality accident

Wednesday, April 9 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, March 31, 2025, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office contacted Arkansas State Police (ASP) regarding a pedestrian fatality that was reported at about 8:45 p.m. near the intersection of Arch Street and Bailey Road in South Pulaski County. On April 9, 2025, ASP Criminal... Read More.

Bobby Swofford discusses HB1633’s changes to Arkansas transfer rules

Wednesday, April 9 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed HB1633 into law. Transfer rules for student-athletes has now changed effective immediately with the signage of the law.ORIGINAL STORY: The Arkansas Legislature has sent House Bill 1633 to the desk of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders that will... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns citizens of scam calls and emails

Tuesday, April 8 by Luke Matheson

Another round of scam calls and scam emails are circulating around Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office would like make citizens aware of the scams.Major John Bean spoke with Deltaplex News about the scams.Bean said the Sheriff’s Office will never call citizens... Read More.

Loose barge impacts David D. Terry Lock and Dam near Little Rock

Tuesday, April 8 by Luke Matheson

The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently identified a loose barge lodged against the David D. Terry Lock and Dam near Little Rock, Arkansas. This discovery was made during a routine inspection.Despite the barge's impact, the dam is functioning... Read More.

Eight JP’s meet to override Jefferson County Judge’s veto of Policy & Procedures Ordinance

Monday, April 7 by Luke Matheson

Eight members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court met Monday to override a veto of a policies and procedures ordinance passed by the same eight JP’s last month by County Judge Gerald Robinson.The eight JP’s in attendance were Reginald Adams, Melanie Johnson Dumas, Margarette... Read More.

US Army Corps of Engineers shut down Central Arkansas parks due to rising water

Saturday, April 5 by Luke Matheson

The US Army Corps of Engineers have closed down multiple parks due to rising water along the Arkansas River.Parks at Locks and Dams 3 through 6 have been closed as of Saturday afternoon. Parks closed include:Willow Beach Lock and Dam 6Tar Camp Lock and Dam 5St.... Read More.

5-year-old killed in Little Rock storms

Saturday, April 5 by Luke Matheson

One fatality has been reported in Little Rock in connection to the ongoing severe weather in Arkansas. The deceased was a 5-year-old located in a home in the 8500 block of Mablevale Pike. Little Rock Police Department responded to assist a medical call for service... Read More.

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Arkansas A.G. offers tips on how to avoid scammers/price gouging after severe weather

Friday, April 4 by Luke Matheson

Act 376 of 1997 prohibitions on price gouging are now in effect following Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s declaration of a state of emergency on April 2 in Executive Order 25-07.“I continue to pray for those impacted by the April 2 storms, which caused significant... Read More.

Thunderstorm causes damage in Cleveland County

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

A severe thunderstorm caused storm damage across several areas of Cleveland County Thursday afternoon.The storm caused damage in Rison, to include a roof that was blown partially off of a building on Main Street.Additionally, several areas of the county had numerous trees blown over... Read More.

Jacksonville man arrested for Negligent Homicide following Jefferson County Deputy death in 2023

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Arkansas State Police arrested Princeton Lemar Settles, 37, of Jacksonville, in connection with the off-duty death of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Tomlinson. Tomlinson, 31, from Little Rock, died on August 5, 2023, in a motorcycle wreck in Jacksonville. Settles was... Read More.

Huckabee Sanders declares State of Emergency following Wednesday night storms; Activates National Guard

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

Severe thunderstorms swept through Arkansas Wednesday night, bringing tornadoes, hail, and strong winds, bringing damage across the state that has forced Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to declare a state of emergency.She has allocated $250,000 from the Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to manage the... Read More.

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Author: Luke Matheson

Jefferson County OEM to host Skywarn Storm Spotter class

Woman arrested after leaving the scene of a pedestrian fatality accident

Bobby Swofford discusses HB1633’s changes to Arkansas transfer rules

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns citizens of scam calls and emails

Loose barge impacts David D. Terry Lock and Dam near Little Rock

Eight JP’s meet to override Jefferson County Judge’s veto of Policy & Procedures Ordinance

US Army Corps of Engineers shut down Central Arkansas parks due to rising water

5-year-old killed in Little Rock storms

Arkansas A.G. offers tips on how to avoid scammers/price gouging after severe weather

Thunderstorm causes damage in Cleveland County

Jacksonville man arrested for Negligent Homicide following Jefferson County Deputy death in 2023

Huckabee Sanders declares State of Emergency following Wednesday night storms; Activates National Guard

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