11th circuit judges letter to JPs and County Judge released

Dear Members of the Quorum Court and County Judge Robinson, While Jefferson County celebrates the significant milestone of 370 days without a juvenile homicide a testament to the collective efforts of our community-the current budget impasse threatens to undo this progress and has devastating consequences... Read More.

Sheridan attorney Dobson named new Circuit Judge

Sheridan attorney Margaret Dobson will assume the duties of Seventh Judicial District Judge after she was appointed to the position by Governor Sanders. Dobson will replace Circuit Judge Chris Williams who resigned following an investigation by the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission. The Commission... Read More.
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Star City man accused of threatening Circuit Judge Wyatt

    The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office apprehended Gordon Pickens, a 43-year-old resident of Lincoln County, Arkansas, for violating Arkansas Code Annotated A.C.A. § 5-53-202(a)(1), which pertains to threatening a judicial official. Pickens is accused of posting a concerning message on Facebook, containing a threat against... Read More.
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Jackie Harris wins 11-West Division 4 Circuit Judgeship

Pine Bluff Attorney Jackie Harris easily defeated two challengers and will be the new Fourth Division Circuit Judge for the 11-West Judicial District which include Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. Harris will be sworn in Jan. 1, replacing Judge Leon Jamison, who is retiring. Complete but unofficial... Read More.

Appeals Court sends mall theater suit back to circuit court

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered attorneys for Rain Investments’ to send the court a certified, supplemental record, including an amended complaint and any other documents necessary for the court’s review. Rain Investments’, DBA as the Saracen Cinema 8 filed suit against Judy... Read More.
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Flora Cook-Bishop announces run for Circuit Clerk

By Deseray McKinzy On Tuesday, June 15th, on the Jefferson County Courthouse steps, Flora Cook-Bishop, who is currently Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk, announced that she will be running in the 2022 Democratic Primary Elections for Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County. Bishop made the announcement among individuals... Read More.