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Jefferson County Jail administrators ordered to appear in court

Thursday, May 15 by Ray King

By Ray King The administrators of the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center and the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center have been ordered to appear in court May 28 for a hearing to show cause why they should not be held in contempt of court... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects juvenile’s bid to get case dismissed

Thursday, May 15 by Ray King

A juvenile male arrested with an adult inside a car that had been reported stolen in 2024 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his case should be dismissed. According to the ruling from Appeals Court Judge Mike Murphy, the juvenile was... Read More.

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Court of Appeals upholds Wyatt ruling in PBA&P vs. Aramark case

Wednesday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was correct when he ruled against claims by the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission (PBA&P) that Aramark Educational Services LLC (Aramark) owed money for failing to pay the “hamburger... Read More.

Two separate agendas leads to contentious quorum court meeting

Monday, May 12 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met Monday night in what began with some contention due to two agendas being presented – one from the office of the County Clerk – and a second from the office of the County Judge. All members were seated with... Read More.

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Desha County Court Sentences: Recent Plea Deals and Jury Verdicts

Monday, May 12 by Luke Matheson

In Desha County Circuit Court last week, several individuals accepted negotiated pleas and received their sentences. Niaka Harris was sentenced to three years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for fleeing in a vehicle, with an additional three years of suspended imposition of sentence (SIS). Kendrick... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Canceled Due to Low Attendance and Agenda Dispute

Tuesday, May 6 by Greg

By Ray King A scheduled meeting of committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court that was scheduled for Tuesday failed to happen as only three members of the county’s legislative body showed up. Justices of the Peace Dr. Conley Byrd, Ted Harden and Patricia Royal Johnson... Read More.

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Supreme Court upholds Parker conviction and life sentence

Thursday, May 1 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the conviction and life sentence of a Pine Bluff man accused of involvement in two separate shootings that resulted in the death of one person. Following a jury trial in 2024, Keundre Parker, 21, was convicted of one... Read More.

Desha County Court Sentences: Murder, Fraud, and Theft Cases Resolved

Wednesday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

In Desha County Circuit Court on April 22nd, several individuals accepted negotiated pleas resulting in various sentences: Della Marshall was sentenced to 13 years for Murder 1st Degree, with an additional 9-year enhancement, to be served in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Randall Holland... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects Desha County man’s appeal of gun related conviction

Wednesday, April 30 by Ray King

A Desha County man sentenced to prison last year has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals there were errors in his trial. Don Lamar Love, 51, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after a jury trial for being a felon in possession... Read More.

Court of Appeals upholds Payne conviction and sentence

Friday, April 25 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Pine Bluff man sentenced to prison for abuse of a corpse. Derek Payne, 44, was originally charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of Christopher Jones in 2019. Following... Read More.

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Desha County Court Sentences and Warrants Issued for Multiple Offenses

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

Recently, several individuals accepted negotiated plea agreements and were sentenced in Desha County Circuit Court: Taylor Watts received a sentence of five years probation and a $1,000 fine for forgery. John Ercolano was given a two-year Suspended Imposition of Sentence and a $1,500 fine... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court sets new fee for solid waste commercial customers

Monday, April 21 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has adopted a new solid waste ordinance that will include some changes for commercial customers. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, commercial customers will pay a weekly fee of $125 for one collection and an additional $62.50 for each additional... Read More.

Stories tagged with: court

Jefferson County Jail administrators ordered to appear in court

Appeals Court rejects juvenile’s bid to get case dismissed

Court of Appeals upholds Wyatt ruling in PBA&P vs. Aramark case

Two separate agendas leads to contentious quorum court meeting

Desha County Court Sentences: Recent Plea Deals and Jury Verdicts

Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Canceled Due to Low Attendance and Agenda Dispute

Supreme Court upholds Parker conviction and life sentence

Desha County Court Sentences: Murder, Fraud, and Theft Cases Resolved

Court of Appeals upholds Payne conviction and sentence

Desha County Court Sentences and Warrants Issued for Multiple Offenses

Drew County Quorum Court sets new fee for solid waste commercial customers

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