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White Hall Journal
April 1, 2018
Former Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Monday defended the work his law firm did for Jefferson County last year but at the same time told members of the ... Wilkins resigned last Thursday after admitting that he accepted $100,000 in bribes while a member of the Arkansas General Assembly.
Arkansas News
April 1, 2018
The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments which include restaurants, bars, daycares, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast facilities, hotels/motels, mobile units and concession stands. Inspections are made unannounced by environmentalÃâà...
Pine Bluff Commercial
April 1, 2018
Wilkins admitted to federal officials that he had taken $100,000 in bribes from Cranford while Wilkins was serving in the Arkansas Legislature in exchange for pushing through grant funds to Cranford's business interests. He resigned last week, and the Jefferson County Quorum Court appointed formerÃâà...
KATV
March 29, 2018
The Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is joining forces with the Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) Nursery Alliance, taking neonatal care for babies at both hospitals to a new level and one close to home. The alliance allows neonatologists at ACH to connect with physicians at JRMC for immediate consultation,Ãâà...
Arkansas Times (blog)
March 22, 2018
KATV reports that the Quorum Court picked Booker Clemons, a former state representative, to fill out the county judge term vacated by Hank Wilkins, who resigned today after disclosure of his involvement in a public bribery case. He has not been charged. For the record, our old pal Stu Soffer predicted thisÃâà...
Pine Bluff Commercial
March 12, 2018
John Lewis, the senior forecaster with the National Weather Service's office at North Little Rock, said the storm that brought the hail developed near Ft. Smith between 4 and 5 p.m. Saturday then moved across the state, following the Arkansas River and hitting Jefferson County around 8 p.m. It then turnedÃâà...
THV 11
March 9, 2018
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KTHV) — The five companies chosen to grow medical marijuana in Arkansas have paid the fees required to receive a license. Natural State Medicinals Cultivation will be growing in Jefferson County. Bold Team LLC will set up in Woodruff County. Osage Creek Cultivation will build aÃâà...
KARK
March 5, 2018
PINE BLUFF, Ark -- A former Jefferson County sheriff's candidate sits behind bars tonight, accused of threatening a woman's life. Anthony Cothran was at his Pine Bluff home Sunday when his neighbor, a woman, came frantically knocking at his door, asking to use his phone to call 9-1-1. "Just kind ofÃâà...
Arkansas Times (blog)
March 5, 2018
Natural State Wellness is owned by 27 people, including Hank Wilkins V, the son of Jefferson County Judge Hank Wilkins IV; former Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel and his wife, Bobbi*; and McDaniel's father, Bobby McDaniel; and lawyer Donald L. Parker. Natural State Medicinals is owned byÃâà...
Arkansas Times (blog)
March 2, 2018
This is for a facility in Jefferson County. The group includes people associated with the LaFrance family and their former business, USA Drugs. Familiar names include Dr. Alonzo Williams, Fox 16 anchor Donna Terrell, Dr. Kelli Schlesinger, chairman of the state Medical Board, and Bud Cummins, the formerÃâà...
KATV
March 2, 2018
Multiple agencies in the Jefferson County area are looking for Insley. You're urged to call 911 if you spot him. The Arkansas Community Correction spokesperson confirmed to KATV, Insley was paroled in 2005, but after receiving 8 convictions he served more time. In February 2015, he was released after serving his fullÃâà...
Arkansas Times (blog)
March 1, 2018
It proposes a facility in Jefferson County. Its leader on incorporation documents is listed as Joseph Courtright. Someone by that nam who was the CEO of USA Drugs, a chain sold by the LaFrance family of Arkansas for $550 million. That Joseph Courtright is nowinvolved with a variety of businessÃâà...
Arkansas Times (blog)
February 11, 2018
The Pine Bluff Commercial reports today that Henry Wilkins IV, a former state representative, has announced he won't seek another term as Jefferson County judge, the top county elected office. He's completing his first term. Wilkins, who served 16 years in the House and Senate (not just House as originallyÃâà...
Arkansas Times
December 31, 1999
The applicant ranked sixth was River Valley Relief, associated with Storm Nolan, the head of the Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association. An image of the players involved in the industry is emerging. Natural State Wellness is led by Hank Wilkins V, son of Jefferson County Judge Hank Wilkins. FormerÃâà...
Pine Bluff Commercial
December 31, 1999
This is a chance to bring Pine Bluff back to its old self. It's a big deal for the citizens of Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. John Berrey, the Chief of the Quapaw Indian Tribe. LITTLE ROCK – Driving Arkansas Forward, a citizens' group that's hoping to improve Arkansas highways and create new jobs, submittedÃâà...
Pine Bluff Commercial
December 31, 1999
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission is expected to announce today the five highest scoring cultivation license applicants in what will be the first major push toward purchasing legalized, ... Seventeen applicants have applied for medical marijuana grower and sales licenses in Jefferson County.
5newsonline.com
December 31, 1999
Natural State Medicinals Cultivation in Jefferson County, Bold Team, LLC in Woodruff County, Natural State Wellness Enterprises in Jefferson County, Natural State Wellness Enterprises in Jackson County and Delta Medical Cannabis Company, Inc. in Jackson County were all selected. The owners ofÃâà...
White Hall Journal
December 31, 1999
Arkansas One Call: The State of Arkansas requires a One Call Report before digging begins on our roads and ditches. When a One Call is done the different utility companies locate their lines at the work site and mark them so the Jefferson County employee will know not to dig in the area marked.
Pine Bluff Commercial
December 31, 1999
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Jefferson County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. The purpose of this project is to resurface 2.9 miles of U.S. Highway 79B between the Caney Bayou and the ArkansasÃâà...
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