Desha County Ark
Former Dumas Arkansas Mayor Flora Simon Announces Candidacy For Desha County Judge
Flora Simon announces her candidacy for Desha County Judge. For transparency, equality and integrity, she’s your choice. Thank you in advance.
Valerie Donaldson Announces Re Election For County / Probate Clerk
I am honored to announce that I, Valerie Donaldson, am seeking reelection as Desha County and Probate Clerk. Since first being elected in 2012, it has been one of my greatest privileges to serve the people of Desha County. Now in my fifth term,…
Desha County Sheriff’s Office K9 Yoshi to get donation of body armor
Press Release:For Immediate Release Desha County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas, K9 Yoshi will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Yoshi’s vest was…
Dumas Arkansas City Council Monday September 8th 2025 Agenda
City Council Meeting:Monday, September 8, 20256:00 p.m. at the City Hall
Desha County Arkansas Sheriff Department Welcomes Jacoby Bass As Patrol Deputy
It’s my pleasure to welcome the newest member of our Sheriff’s Office Team. Deputy Jacoby Bass has filled a Patrol Deputy position. He has been a certified law enforcement officer for five years, and he is a resident of McGehee. We look forward…
Desha County Arkansas Man Charged With Domestic Battery 2nd Degree After Assaulting Mother
On August 6th 2025 Deputy Austin Freeman responded to a call for service at a residence on State Highway 1, in the Pea Ridge Community. Upon arrival Deputy Freeman discovered that 36 year old Kirby Barnett had physically assaulted his mother,…
Broken-Down Truck In Dumas Arkansas Leads to Arrest Of Minnesota Man & Seizure At Intersection US HWY 65 / 165
On Wednesday August 6th 2025, Dumas Police Officers responded to a call regarding a tractor-trailer truck that was broke down near the intersection of U.S. Highway 65 and 165. While talking to the driver, officers noticed he was nervous, and…
Gould Arkansas Man Leads Police On High Speed Chase Ends Near Clearwater Paper Mill In Arkansas City Arkansas
On Sunday, August 31st at 9:19 a.m., a McGehee City Officer observed a maroon Dodge Charger driving in a reckless manner on Thompson Street. When the Officer attempted to stop the charger, the driver, who was later identified as 33 year old…
Heat Causes Railroad To Break In McGehee Causes Train To Derail
On Sunday June 26th 2025 South Ark Weather & News editor Christafer Darnell was at the intersection of Crooked Bayou Rd & HWY 169 in McGehee Arkansas. He was Railfanning along the North Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad (NLA) that runs…
