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Two arrested following high speed pursuit in Lincoln County

Wednesday, February 5 by Luke Matheson

An 18-year-old Pine Bluff man and his passenger were arrested Friday following a high speed chase that ended in Lincoln County, according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. According to the report Trooper Nathan Jynes was stationary on the eastbound shoulder US Highway... Read More.

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.

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Saline County sued over firing of library director

Tuesday, February 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of an Arkansas librarian who was fired after she spoke out against efforts to restrict the public’s access to certain books. The ACLU of Arkansas filed the lawsuit on... Read More.

Grant county man sentenced to 15 years on battery charge as habitual offender

Monday, February 3 by Luke Matheson

On January 31, 2025, a Grant County jury convicted 30-year-old Kevin White of Battery in the Second Degree, a Class D felony. Officers and detectives with the Sheridan Police Department investigated the attack at the Sheridan Detention Center and submitted the file for prosecution. The... Read More.

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Governor Sanders predicts swift passage of Jefferson County Employee Pay Legislation

Monday, February 3 by Alex Bivens

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is predicting that legislation to get Jefferson County employees paid could be adopted as early as next week. Appearing at a press conference on Monday, Sanders said this. Sanders was talking about legislation introduced Monday that provides that if a county cannot... Read More.

Governor says legislation to be filed to end county budget impass

Monday, February 3 by Ray King

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday said legislation will be filed to end the drama between the Jefferson County Judge and members of the Quorum Court. She said the legislation will be sponsored by State Senator Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) and Representative Glen Barnes (D-Pine... Read More.

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WC Wildcat Joseph Dockett is Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Friday, January 31 by Greg

Watson Chapel Wildcat Joseph Dockett is named Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Shown here in center with Bonnette on left and Chapel Head Coach Javon Barnes on right

Arkansas State Police Dispatchers step in to help MECA in Jefferson County

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police (ASP) is providing support to Jefferson County's emergency services as county officials work to resolve budget issues. ASP dispatchers began assisting the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) at the Pine Bluff dispatch center on Tuesday, January 28, at the request of... Read More.

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Legislators introduce bill aimed at the lack of a budget in Jefferson County

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Three Arkansas lawmakers from Pine Bluff have introduced legislation directed at taking on the crisis in Jefferson County caused by the lack of a budget being passed for 2025 by the Jefferson County Quorum Court. House Bill 1331, introduced by Rep. Glenn Barnes and supported... Read More.

Grant County man sentenced to 50 years for rape

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, January 27, 2025, in accordance with the wishes of the victims’ family, Donald Robinson, a 35-year-old Grant County resident, entered negotiated pleas of guilty to thirteen (13) counts of Rape, each a Class Y felony. In accordance with the plea agreement, Circuit Judge... Read More.

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Judge Puts Hold on Lawsuit Expansion Against County Judge Over Unpaid Wages Dispute

Thursday, January 30 by Greg

A special judge on Thursday morning put on hold a request to increase the number of people suing County Judge Gerald Robinson because they have not been paid. Judge Randall Wright is hearing the case after all the judges in Jefferson County withdrew. Robinson is represented... Read More.

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Continues Amid Controversy Over Raises

Tuesday, January 28 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Quorum Court of Monday night again failed to pass a 2025 budget that would allow county employees to be paid for the first time since before the first of the year. Seven of the now 12 members of the county’s legislative body... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

Two arrested following high speed pursuit in Lincoln County

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Court Operations Halted

Saline County sued over firing of library director

Grant county man sentenced to 15 years on battery charge as habitual offender

Governor Sanders predicts swift passage of Jefferson County Employee Pay Legislation

Governor says legislation to be filed to end county budget impass

WC Wildcat Joseph Dockett is Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Arkansas State Police Dispatchers step in to help MECA in Jefferson County

Legislators introduce bill aimed at the lack of a budget in Jefferson County

Grant County man sentenced to 50 years for rape

Judge Puts Hold on Lawsuit Expansion Against County Judge Over Unpaid Wages Dispute

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Continues Amid Controversy Over Raises

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