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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson explained more on the budget veto

Friday, January 17 by Deltaplex Staff

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday complained that raises for the chief deputies of elected officials that some members of the Quorum Court illegally approved ignored most of the employees of Jefferson County.Appearing on Talk Back Live, Robinson said “If you’re throwing out... Read More.

Flags to fly at Full Staff for Inauguration

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas be raised to full staff at the Arkansas Capitol and all state buildings at sunrise on Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of President Trump’s inauguration. The... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Floyd Donald on Talk Back Live to discuss the county budget dispute

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

As the feud between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court nears the end of its first week, county employees are no closer to getting paid than they were when the disagreement over the 2025 county budget began. Appearing on Talk... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discussed the failed county budget

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

Over the past few days, much has been said about the failure of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to adopt the 2025 budget proposed by County Judge Gerald Robinson. One of the loudest voices has been that of Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who has been... Read More.

A $15k bond was set for a man being charged with breaking or entering

Thursday, January 16 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of breaking into a parked truck and taking tools and copper wire. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Joseph Chowning,... Read More.

1 killed, 1 injured in crash near Jefferson/Cleveland County line

Wednesday, January 15 by Luke Matheson

A Rison woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 79 South Wednesday morning according to a report from the Arkansas State Police.According to the report 50-year-old Sandra Coleman of Rison was driving a 2011 Ford F350 South on US Highway 79 near... Read More.

Jefferson County Tax Collector dissatisfied with the lack of a budget

Wednesday, January 15 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County employees will continue to go without pay due to the Jefferson County Quorum Court and County Judge Gerald Robinson failing to come to an agreement on a county budget Wednesday night.Several elected officials have been vocal about the lack of pay, to... Read More.

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Uncertain

Wednesday, January 15 by Greg

By Ray KingA special called meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court in an effort to adopt a 2025 budget ended like the regular meeting Monday, with the proposed budget failing to win approval.An effort to suspend the rules and read the proposed budget... Read More.

White Hall Superintendent Superintendent Gary Williams discussed the new semester

Wednesday, January 15 by Deltaplex Staff

The second semester has started for school districts around the state and White Hall School District Superintendent Gary Williams talked about things that will be happening in the next few weeks involving his district.Williams was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and... Read More.

County Department Heads discuss lack of pay for county employees due to no budget

Wednesday, January 15 by Luke Matheson

With the ongoing debate between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and several members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court payroll for county employees was not paid out on January 15 as regularly scheduled due to no budget being passed.The Quorum Court passed a budget... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a PB woman being charged with aggravated assault

Wednesday, January 15 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of using her vehicle to hit another vehicle following an altercation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Lakesha Cole, 36,... Read More.

Two different bonds were given to two people arrested on drug charges

Wednesday, January 15 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray King A reported disturbance at a house on Dollarway Road Sunday afternoon resulted in the arrest of two people on drug related charges. Sherry Aud, 64, and Harold James, 70, were taken into custody as a result of the search, Deputy Prosecutor Ty Spradlin... Read More.

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