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Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Ordinances from August 11 Quorum Court Meeting

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a veto of all ordinances passed during the Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting held on August 11, 2025. In a letter dated August 18, 2025, and addressed to County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, Robinson stated that the action was... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Unanimously Approves FBT Bank Payment and MECA Funding

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

For the first time in a while, the Jefferson County Quorum Court reached unanimous agreement to approve appropriations to pay debts owed to FBT Bank and fund the Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association (MECA). Following the meeting, Justice Reginald Johnson told Deltaplex News that the justices... Read More.

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Domestic Violence Call in Phillips County Ends in Standoff and Suspected Suicide

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

A domestic violence call in Phillips County escalated into an armed standoff Sunday night, ending with the suspect dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities. At around 9 p.m. on August 17, deputies with the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) responded to... Read More.

Jefferson County Tax-Delinquent Land Auction Set for Aug. 28

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land has announced that tax-delinquent parcels in Jefferson County will be auctioned on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, located at 1 Convention Center Plaza. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m., with bidder registration starting at... Read More.

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Dispute Arises Over Agenda for Jefferson County Special Meeting on Bank Payment

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

With a $658,509.47 payment due to FBT Bank, Jefferson County officials are preparing for a special called meeting Monday night to address the matter. However, the meeting agenda is already drawing criticism from at least one member of the quorum court. County Judge Gerald Robinson... Read More.

Jefferson County Enacts Immediate Burn Ban Amid High Wildfire Risk

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

Due to elevated wildfire risks from current weather conditions, Jefferson County officials have issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately. The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management announced Friday that the wildfire danger level has risen to a high level, prompting the ban. The order... Read More.

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Dallas County Sheriff Urges Safe Driving as Labor Day DWI Campaign Begins

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl has released his weekly report, urging residents to drive safely as schools reopen and the National Labor Day DWI Mobilization program begins. Knoedl reminded drivers to stay alert in school zones and at bus stops, emphasizing the importance of putting... Read More.

Man Charged with Assaulting Mother in Desha County

Thursday, August 14 by Luke Matheson

A 36-year-old man is in custody after allegedly assaulting his mother at a residence on State Highway 1 in the Pea Ridge community. According to the Desha County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Austin Freeman responded to the home on August 6, 2025, and found the victim... Read More.

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Victim Identified in Jefferson County Rollover Crash

Thursday, August 14 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The victim of Saturday evening’s rollover crash near Princeton Pike and Princeton Pike Loop has been identified as 62-year-old Teresa Harrington of Hot Springs. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the identity in an exclusive statement to Deltaplex News. Harrington was pronounced dead at... Read More.

Five Inmates Charged with Murder in Death of Monroe County Detainee

Thursday, August 14 by Luke Matheson

Five inmates at the Monroe County Detention Center have been charged in connection with the death of 44-year-old Terry Craig of Clarendon, Arkansas State Police announced. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division served arrest warrants on... Read More.

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Eric Walden Jr. Further Discusses His Candidacy for Jefferson County Judge

Wednesday, August 13 by Luke Matheson

By: Ray King Current Deputy Chief of Staff in the Sixth Division of Circuit Court Eric Walden Jr., recently announced his candidacy for Jefferson County Judge and appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, he explained why. Walden mentioned employees not getting paid, prompting Morning Show... Read More.

Justice Rick Victorino Addresses Political Tensions and Unpaid Bills in Jefferson County Quorum Court

Wednesday, August 13 by Luke Matheson

Recent Jefferson County Quorum Court meetings have been marked by political disputes and personal conflicts between eight Justices and County Judge Gerald Robinson, with tensions escalating as unpaid bills and other county business remain unresolved. Both sides blame each other for the ongoing issues, and... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Ordinances from August 11 Quorum Court Meeting

Jefferson County Quorum Court Unanimously Approves FBT Bank Payment and MECA Funding

Domestic Violence Call in Phillips County Ends in Standoff and Suspected Suicide

Jefferson County Tax-Delinquent Land Auction Set for Aug. 28

Dispute Arises Over Agenda for Jefferson County Special Meeting on Bank Payment

Jefferson County Enacts Immediate Burn Ban Amid High Wildfire Risk

Dallas County Sheriff Urges Safe Driving as Labor Day DWI Campaign Begins

Man Charged with Assaulting Mother in Desha County

Victim Identified in Jefferson County Rollover Crash

Five Inmates Charged with Murder in Death of Monroe County Detainee

Eric Walden Jr. Further Discusses His Candidacy for Jefferson County Judge

Justice Rick Victorino Addresses Political Tensions and Unpaid Bills in Jefferson County Quorum Court

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