Drought conditions have worsened throughout the Arkansas Delta and there will be impacts to farmers as the harvest season unfolds. The lack of rain has been so severe that the Mississippi River is at its lowest level in a decade and it is the eighth lowest level ever recorded for the river, National Weather Service Meteorologist Samantha Brown told Talk Business & Politics. #ARcounties
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A detainee at W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center died after a medical emergency on April 27. Staff provided immediate aid before transporting him for further treatment. An investigation into his death is underway.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will participate in this year’s Arkansas Drug Take Back Day on April 25 by offering residents an opportunity for safe medication disposal at designated locations across Pine Bluff. Officials say these efforts help reduce drug misuse while promoting community well-being.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding Paul Weeks, wanted for several charges. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Investigator Pennington or call 911. The office highlights its commitment to community safety across one of Arkansas’s largest counties.
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