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Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Delta-8 Products

Tuesday, June 24 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and state leaders are celebrating a major legal victory after the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision, allowing the state to enforce Act 629 of 2023, which bans intoxicating hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 and... Read More.

Garland Trice booked into jail following Monday nights arrest

Wednesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: Garland Trice, 76, has been released from both the hospital and the Jefferson County Jail following his arrest at a Quorum Court meeting on Monday night. According to the Jefferson County jail log, Trice was booked at 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday and released just... Read More.

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Quorum Court Tensions Rise as Budget Veto Overridden and Employee Bonuses Approved

Tuesday, June 10 by Luke Matheson

In a continuation of escalating tensions within the county government, a second quorum court meeting was held following a failed attempt by County Judge Gerald Robinson to convene the body Monday night. That initial meeting ended in controversy after eight Justices of the Peace... Read More.

Contentious Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Ends in Walkout, Arrest

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

Another Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting devolved into controversy and chaos Monday night, as disputes over procedural legitimacy and decorum led to a walkout by Justices and the eventual arrest of a community activist. Tensions flared at the outset of the meeting when Justice Alfred... Read More.

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Appeals Court upholds Morris conviction and sentence

Thursday, June 5 by Ray King

By Ray King A Texas man convicted of involvement in a scheme to steal money from the Urban Renewal Agency has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict him. Rodrick Morris, 48, is serving 35 years in prison... Read More.

Appeals Court says no to attorney request to withdraw from case

Wednesday, June 4 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals has denied the request of an attorney for a Pine Bluff man convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm to withdraw from the case. According to the court opinion, Vincent Peal, 52, was found guilty following a... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Justices Fail to Attend Meeting

Tuesday, June 3 by Luke Matheson

Another scheduled meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court ended in frustration Tuesday night as a lack of attendance once again brought local government operations to a standstill. Only four Justices—Ted Hardin, Conley Byrd, Margarette Williams, and Patricia Royal-Johnson—were present, far short of the quorum... Read More.

Desha County Circuit Court Issues Sentences and Warrants Following Recent Hearings

Tuesday, June 3 by Luke Matheson

Several individuals appeared before the Desha County Circuit Court last week and entered negotiated plea agreements, resulting in various sentences for criminal charges. The court also issued a warrant for a defendant who failed to appear for her scheduled hearing. Sentencings from negotiated pleas included: ... Read More.

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Arkansas Supreme Court Lifts Gag Order in High-Profile Murder Case

Thursday, May 29 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Supreme Court has lifted a gag order in the case of Aaron Spencer, a Lonoke County man charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting a man he discovered with his teenage daughter in October 2024. The decision, handed down on May 29,... Read More.

Supreme Court affirms Smith conviction and life sentence

Friday, May 23 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas State Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the life sentence of a Pine Bluff man convicted of capital murder and other offenses stemming from a shooting in 2022. In his appeal, Deric Smith argued that there was insufficient evidence to convict him... Read More.

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Court of Appeals upholds Norton ruling

Wednesday, May 21 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that Circuit Judge Mac Norton was correct when he dismissed an appeal by a Pine Bluff woman who contested a bill. Modern Home Concepts of Arkansas sued Mary Brazil over the unpaid balance of a construction contract.... Read More.

Desha County Circuit Court Sentencings and Warrants Issued

Wednesday, May 21 by Luke Matheson

The Desha County Sheriff’s Office has released a report detailing recent court proceedings held yesterday in Desha County Circuit Court. Multiple individuals entered negotiated plea agreements and received sentencing, while several others failed to appear and now face active warrants for their arrest. Sentencings from... Read More.

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Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Delta-8 Products

Garland Trice booked into jail following Monday nights arrest

Quorum Court Tensions Rise as Budget Veto Overridden and Employee Bonuses Approved

Contentious Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Ends in Walkout, Arrest

Appeals Court upholds Morris conviction and sentence

Appeals Court says no to attorney request to withdraw from case

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Justices Fail to Attend Meeting

Desha County Circuit Court Issues Sentences and Warrants Following Recent Hearings

Arkansas Supreme Court Lifts Gag Order in High-Profile Murder Case

Supreme Court affirms Smith conviction and life sentence

Court of Appeals upholds Norton ruling

Desha County Circuit Court Sentencings and Warrants Issued

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