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Quorum Court approves money to pay off FBT loan

Thursday, August 21 by Ray King

By Ray King With the exact number needed to have a quorum, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Thursday approved legislation which will allow the county to make the final payment to FBT Bank for leased equipment. Nine Justices of the Peace were present for the... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Calls Special Quorum Court Meeting to Address Road Fund Appropriation

Tuesday, August 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has called a special meeting of the Quorum Court for Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. to consider an appropriation request for county road funding. According to documents submitted to the Quorum Court, the Jefferson County Road Department is seeking approval... Read More.

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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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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.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Tuesday, August 12 by Luke Matheson

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld an Arkansas law that bans gender-affirming care for individuals under the age of 18. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Act 626 of 2021 — also known as the “Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act” — which prohibits... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate: Procedural Disputes and Financial Concerns Persist

Monday, August 11 by Luke Matheson

Monday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting unfolded much like recent months — with no business accomplished. The session ended before it began when seven justices refused to enter the meeting room, leaving no quorum. Justices Reginald Adams, Melanie Johnson Dumas, Margarette Williams, Alfred Carrol,... Read More.

$25,000 Bond Set for Mississippi Man Accused of Driving Stolen Vehicle in Pine Bluff

Monday, August 11 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A 25,000 bond was set Friday for a Mississippi man accused of driving a stolen vehicle. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jeremy McLemore, 40, with theft by receiving. Reading from an affidavit... Read More.

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Tension Rises in Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting as Members Clash Over Meeting Procedures

Tuesday, August 5 by Ray King

By Ray King When Jefferson County Judges Gerald Robinson banged the gavel to start the regular monthly meeting of Quorum Court Committees Tuesday, only six Justices of the Peace were in their seats. Justices Roy Agee, Dr. Conley Byrd, Ted Harden, Cedric Jackson, Patricia Royal Johnson... Read More.

Judge Halts Payment of Legal Fees in Jefferson County Quorum Court Dispute Amid Appeal

Monday, August 4 by Luke Matheson

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has issued an order halting the enforcement of a previous ruling that required Jefferson County to pay thousands of dollars in legal fees to a private law firm representing several justices of the peace involved in a prolonged... Read More.

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Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll Faces Possible Contempt of Court Charges in Divorce Case

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

Contempt of court charges have been filed against Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll in connection to an ongoing divorce case involving his ex-wife, Sharon Carroll. The motion was formally filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court on Thursday, July 31 by attorney R.... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Appeals Ruling on Legal Fee Payments for Quorum Court Members

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

The ongoing legal tensions within Jefferson County government escalated this week, as County Judge Gerald Robinson announced plans to appeal a recent County Court ruling that ordered the county to pay legal fees incurred by members of the Quorum Court. The appeal stems from the... Read More.

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Quorum Court approves money to pay off FBT loan

Jefferson County Judge Calls Special Quorum Court Meeting to Address Road Fund Appropriation

Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Ordinances from August 11 Quorum Court Meeting

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

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

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate: Procedural Disputes and Financial Concerns Persist

$25,000 Bond Set for Mississippi Man Accused of Driving Stolen Vehicle in Pine Bluff

Tension Rises in Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting as Members Clash Over Meeting Procedures

Judge Halts Payment of Legal Fees in Jefferson County Quorum Court Dispute Amid Appeal

Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll Faces Possible Contempt of Court Charges in Divorce Case

Jefferson County Judge Appeals Ruling on Legal Fee Payments for Quorum Court Members

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