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Pine Bluff City Council Streamlines Meeting with Quick Decisions on Ordinances and Budget Adjustments

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With just three items on the agenda, two ordinances and a resolution, the Pine Bluff City Council was able to wrap up their regular meeting Monday in less than 30 minutes. One of those ordinances, which was read a second time, will allow... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Procedures Amid Controversy, Budget Proposals Rejected

Monday, April 14 by Greg

By Ray King A policies and procedures ordinance setting out how the Jefferson County Quorum Court is to conduct business for the rest of this year and in 2026 that was approved by eight justices of the peace last week was approved again Monday night. County... Read More.

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Congressman Bruce Westerman Discusses Tax Cuts, Budget Challenges, and Oil Prices on Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Thursday, April 10 by Alex Bivens

As the U.S. House of Representatives struggles to pass legislation on extending tax cuts and adopting a budget, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and was asked about it. Westerman heads the Natural Resources Committee and was asked... Read More.

Jefferson County Budget Showdown: Judges Proposal Advances Amid Controversy

Tuesday, April 1 by Greg

By Ray King A proposed 2025 Jefferson County budget that was prepared by eight members of the Quorum Court will not be considered when the county’s legislative body meets next Monday. During committee meetings Tuesday, the court’s Finance Committee considered two budgets, one prepared by County... Read More.

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Watson Chapel High School Construction Remains Under Budget, Set to Open Spring 2026

Friday, March 21 by Alex Bivens

As construction continues on the new Watson Chapel High School, Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee told Deltaplex Radio that the project is under budget. McGee appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne asked him if being under budget meant that they were... Read More.

Rick Victorino Joins Jefferson County Quorum Court Amid Budget Dispute

Monday, February 24 by Greg

By Ray King Richard “Rick” Victorino got his first look at the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday night, joining a special meeting that had been called in an attempt to pass a 2025 budget. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Victorino to replace Justice of the Peace... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Budget Vote Fails Again

Monday, February 24 by Greg

By Ray King Another special meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday ended the same way all the previous meetings for the past two months have ended, with no progress. The almost $38-million budget easily passed a special meeting of the court’s Finance Committee but... Read More.

Jefferson County faces budget crisis impacting growth and recruitment

Wednesday, February 12 by Alex Bivens

A former member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court who would go on to be elected County Judge and then a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Mike Holcomb was asked if things ever got as bad as they are now with members... Read More.

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8 JPs “No Show” as attempt to pass budget fails again in Jefferson County

Saturday, February 8 by Greg

By Ray King A last-ditch effort to get a 2025 Jefferson County budget passed was over almost before it began Saturday as only four Justices of the Peace showed up, with the other 8 failing to appear. Attending the meeting were Justices Ted Harden, Jimmy Fisher,... Read More.

Budget Stalemate Sparks Heated Debates at Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting

Thursday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

Multiple shouting matches erupted Tuesday night when the Jefferson County Quorum Court once again failed to pass a 2025 budget. During a budget and finance committee session which preceded the regular meeting of the county’s legislative body, a budget that had been created by some... Read More.

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Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Court Operations Halted

Tuesday, February 4 by Greg

By Ray King Another meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court and another day with no progress on getting employees paid. By a vote of 7 to 5, the Quorum Court rejected a bid by County Judge Gerald Robinson to get a just over $37-million 2025... Read More.

MECA’s Karen Blevins discusses 911 and budget stress on staff

Tuesday, February 4 by Alex Bivens

As Jefferson County employees enter their second month without a paycheck, the stress is getting to those employees, including dispatchers who work for MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association). Karen Blevins, who heads the county Office of Emergency Management which includes MECA was able to reach... Read More.

Stories tagged with: budget

Pine Bluff City Council Streamlines Meeting with Quick Decisions on Ordinances and Budget Adjustments

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Procedures Amid Controversy, Budget Proposals Rejected

Congressman Bruce Westerman Discusses Tax Cuts, Budget Challenges, and Oil Prices on Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Jefferson County Budget Showdown: Judges Proposal Advances Amid Controversy

Watson Chapel High School Construction Remains Under Budget, Set to Open Spring 2026

Rick Victorino Joins Jefferson County Quorum Court Amid Budget Dispute

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Budget Vote Fails Again

Jefferson County faces budget crisis impacting growth and recruitment

8 JPs “No Show” as attempt to pass budget fails again in Jefferson County

Budget Stalemate Sparks Heated Debates at Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Court Operations Halted

MECA’s Karen Blevins discusses 911 and budget stress on staff

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