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UAM School of Nursing Program Coordinator receives DAISY Nurse Educator Award from the Arkansas Nurses Association

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Sharon Walters, associate professor and program coordinator in the School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), recently received a DAISY Nurse Educator Award from the Arkansas Nurses Association (ARNA). This award, which was presented to Walters at the ARNA 2024... Read More.

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. There were multiple fatalities,... Read More.

Drew County Sheriff cracking down on Child Support violators

Tuesday, January 28 by Luke Matheson

Drew County will be cracking down on parents who owe child support money according to Sheriff Tim Nichols.In a statement released Tuesday Nichols said the following:“I have always believed that parents should be able to co-parent and get along for the kids. I have... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court once again fails to pass a 2025 budget

Monday, January 27 by Luke Matheson

The budget impasse in Jefferson County continues after the Jefferson County Quorum Court once again failed to pass a budget for 2025 during yet another contentious meeting Monday night.During the meeting Justice’s Alfred Carroll and Dr. Margarette Williams asked for a budget previously vetoed... Read More.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders provides statement ahead of Monday night’s Quorum Court meeting

Monday, January 27 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has released the following statement ahead of Monday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting:“I’ve spoken with Judge Robinson ahead of today’s meeting and am hopeful this budget gridlock will be solved and Jefferson County government can get back to... Read More.

District 11 Justice of the Peace Danny Holcomb resigns effective immediately

Sunday, January 26 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Danny Holcomb has announced his resignation from the Jefferson County Quorum Court effective immediately. In a letter sent to County Judge Gerald Robinson and constituents of District 11 Holcomb cited ongoing health and safety and security concerns as a... Read More.

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Victim identified/arrest made following Sunday morning homicide

Sunday, January 26 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The victim of this homicide has been identified as 21-year-old Courtaurius Williams. 19-year-old, Lamarion White, identified as the person responsible for this morning’s homicide, is in police custody. Pine Bluff Detectives Jason Boykin, Ryan Edwards, Dante Nicholson, Detective Sergeant Corey Wilfong, Patrol Sergeant Jacob... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court to once again attempt to pass 2025 budget

Saturday, January 25 by Luke Matheson

With the Jefferson County Quorum Court continuing to be at an impasse regarding the 2025 budget yet another meeting has been scheduled for Monday night at 5:30 p.m. to yet again attempt to pass a budget in order to get employees and other bills... Read More.

JCSO makes arrest after prohibited articles introduced to Dub Brassell Detention Center

Friday, January 24 by Luke Matheson

On January 20, 2025, Investigators with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Tri-County Drug Task Force and Criminal Investigation Division were made aware of two individuals who were able to introduce contraband into the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center on two separate events on January... Read More.

$5 million bond set for Jefferson County man accused of killing 1 and injuring another

Friday, January 24 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: A $5 million bond was set for 42-year-old Jason Rucker of Jefferson County after a Grant County judge found probable cause to charge him with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault on a family or household member.Rucker is accused of killing 46-year-old Chasity Taylor... Read More.

Lack of a quorum leads to no budget vote during Thursday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting

Thursday, January 23 by Luke Matheson

Seven Jefferson County Quorum Court Justices held a meeting Thursday night inside of the Division 1 Courtroom that turned into a question and answer session due to not having enough Justices on hand to form a quorum.Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Hunter was on... Read More.

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