South Ark Weather & News

07/17/2025

MISSING PERSON:
Media Advisory
Tracy Dean Sigefried 63 W/M, Left home from McArthur Road in Desha County yesterday morning at 5am and drove to Quitman Texas to see his brother. He felt sick yesterday and checked in the hospital there at 6:30pm. After leaving the hospital he returned to his brother’s home. He left this morning at 10am and has not been heard from since. He is driving a 2015 silver Honda Civic, License Plate # 301 WJR, with a missing front bumper and cracked windshield. He has two dogs a medium sized white longed hair dog named Bella and a tall short haired black dog naked Harley. His brother last seen him wearing a red plaid shirt and long pants. He may be wearing dark blue shorts, white t-shirt and dark hiking boots. He suffers from a mental disease and is possibly off his medication. If anyone has information on the whereabouts Tracy Dean Sigefried, please contact the criminal investigation division of the Desha County Sheriff’s Office. 870.222.0933

07/16/2025

On or about June 24, 2025, at approximately 5:20 PM while monitoring traffic on Highway 167 I observed a red passenger car traveling north bound at a high rate of speed. I confirmed the vehicle was speeding with my radar which indicated 87 MPH in a 60 MPH zone. I turned out behind the vehicle and activated my emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop.

The vehicle continued traveling north bound for approximately a mile before stopping. As I approached the driver, I noticed he had just lit a cigarette as if he was trying to mask the odor of something in the vehicle. While speaking with the driver now identified as Jeremy Kluesner I detected signs of possible intoxication such as red glassy eyes, lack of concentration and the inability to carry out simple task. While speaking with Kluesner I observed alcoholic beverages laying loose in the rear floor board area. At that time I could not tell if they were opened or not so I asked Kluesner to step out of the vehicle.

This request made Kluesner extremely frustrated and he attempted to roll up the window. I placed my hand on top of the window causing it to roll down and again instructed him to exit the vehicle. Kluesner again ignored my request and rolled the window up.

I return to my unit and retrieved my ASP baton and ordered Kluesner out of the vehicle another three times. Kluesner again refused to exit and I struck the window with the baton causing it to shatter. Klluesner was then removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest. During an inventory of the vehicle THC gummies and edibles were located in the glove box and a green leafy substance consistent with ma*****na in the trunk.

Numerous unopened alcoholic beverages were located throughout the vehicle. Moro Creek wrecker towed the vehicle and Kluesner was transported to the Dallas County Jail. Once at the jail Kluesner refused to perform field sobriety and refused to take a chemical test to determine BAC.

07/11/2025

Please join us in congratulating Officer Kali Grier on her recent promotion within the Crossett Police Department!

Officer Grier joined CPD in 2023 and has quickly proven herself as a dedicated and driven member of our team. At just 25 years old, she brings a strong work ethic, a servant’s heart, and a deep commitment to making Crossett a better place to live for everyone.

Originally from a military family, Kali moved to Crossett in 2018 but has deep roots in our community. She comes from a legacy of service—her mother, a female firefighter, and her Nana, a paramedic instructor—both women who inspired Kali to lead with strength and compassion in a male-dominated field.

As the oldest of six siblings, including a brother currently serving in the Air Force, Kali understands responsibility and what it means to care deeply for others. Her mission is simple but powerful: to be a source of safety and hope for those who need it most—especially the vulnerable, the voiceless, and the overlooked.

Congratulations, Detective Kali Grier. Your CPD family is proud to walk alongside you in service to this great community.

Chief Bradberry

07/11/2025

Breaking news Desha county Arkansas judge Richard Tindall has passed away

07/09/2025

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM

07/09/2025

https://southarkdaily.com/lightning-strikes-tree-on-square-in-monticello-arkansas-yesterday/

In the photos above you can see a tree on the square in Monticello Arkansas that was struck by lightning from Monday July 7th 2025 storms.

07/08/2025

Flash Flood Warning
ARC001-069-085-090045-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
438 PM CDT Tue Jul 8 2025

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Lonoke County in central Arkansas...
Northwestern Arkansas County in southeastern Arkansas...
North Central Jefferson County in southeastern Arkansas...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 438 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen in the last couple of hours and between 2 and 4 inches
over the last 24 hours. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Stuttgart... Altheimer...
Humphrey... Brummitt...
Wabbaseka... Gethsemane...
Bayou Meteo State Game Area...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3456 9163 3455 9164 3451 9168 3449 9168
3448 9160 3456 9159 3456 9152 3445 9145
3438 9165 3433 9187 3441 9195 3455 9172

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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07/08/2025

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
411 PM CDT Tue Jul 8 2025

ARZ044>046-056-057-082200-
Pulaski AR-Lonoke AR-Arkansas AR-Prairie AR-Jefferson AR-
411 PM CDT Tue Jul 8 2025
..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Prairie, southeastern Lonoke, northwestern Jefferson, southeastern
Pulaski and northwestern Arkansas Counties through 500 PM CDT..

At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Altheimer, or 16 miles west of Stuttgart, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Stuttgart... England...
Altheimer... Humphrey...
Humnoke... Almyra...
Ulm... Brummitt...
Warbritton... Stuttgart Municipal Airport...
Hensley Island... Pine Bluff Arsenal...
Wabbaseka... Allport...
Coy... Sherrill...
Tucker... Slovak...
Pastoria... Almyra Airport...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3427 9203 3436 9208 3454 9210 3467 9150
3436 9130
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 257DEG 32KT 3440 9182

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Cavanaugh