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Circuit Court Judge Rob Wyatt discusses jury trials

Thursday, November 5 by Staff

By Ray King After being barred from conducting jury trials for several months because of the pandemic, Judges in the 11-West Judicial District, which includes Jefferson and Lincoln Counties finally got the go-ahead to resume jury trials. There was just one problem, the existing courtrooms... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson opposes addition of part time employee in circuit court

Wednesday, October 14 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson told members of the Quorum Court on Tuesday that he wants them to think about giving county employees a bonus before the holidays. During the monthly meeting of the county’s legislative body, which was held remotely, Robinson said... Read More.

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Barbara Collins named Jefferson County Circuit Clerk in special called meeting

Thursday, October 1 by Staff

By Ray King After an initial attempt to appoint a successor to now retired Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr. failed Tuesday, the Quorum Court tried again Thursday and this time they were successful. Woods last day was Wednesday, and he had recommended Barbara Collins,... Read More.

Quorum Court delays naming new circuit clerk

Tuesday, September 29 by Ray King

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday postponed a decision on appointing a new Circuit Clerk after questions arose about the legality of their actions. The County’s legislative body had met in special session to appoint current Deputy Clerk Barbara Collins to fill... Read More.

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Circuit Clerk’s Office reports two employees exposed to COVID-19

Friday, July 24 by Ray King

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., has confirmed that at least two employees in his office in the County Courthouse have been exposed to a person who has either tested positive for COVID-19 or believed to be positive for COVID-19. In a memo that... Read More.

Judge bars Arkansas circuit court candidate from election

Wednesday, January 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. (AP) — A man seeking a seat on an Arkansas circuit court isn’t qualified to run for the judgeship because of a misdemeanor traffic offense he committed as a teenager, a judge ruled. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza called his own... Read More.

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