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Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Procedures Amid Controversy, Budget Proposals Rejected

Monday, April 14 by Greg

By Ray King A policies and procedures ordinance setting out how the Jefferson County Quorum Court is to conduct business for the rest of this year and in 2026 that was approved by eight justices of the peace last week was approved again Monday night. County... Read More.

Grand County Quorum Court hears proposal for Immoderate Traffic Ordinance

Friday, March 28 by Ray King

A proposed ordinance being considered by the Grant County Quorum Court would allow law enforcement officers to issue citations for misdemeanor traffic offenses tht would not appear on state driving records. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts said fines collected... Read More.

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Court Upholds Jefferson Countys right to impose jail fees in Pine Bluff lawsuit

Thursday, March 13 by Alex Bivens

A lawsuit filed by the City of Pine Bluff against Jefferson County over fees the county imposed for holding people in the county jail was decided Wednesday when the court ruled the county had the right to impose those fees. County Judge Gerald Robinson was... Read More.

Court of Appeals says pay for stay fee at County Jail OK

Wednesday, March 12 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said the Jefferson County Quorum Court was acting within their authority when they adopted an ordinance imposing a fee for each inmate received at the country jail from a city or agency within the county. The court rejected... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court continues to disagree over procedure ordinance

Tuesday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King Eight members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court, unhappy with the procedural ordinance presented to them by County Judge Gerald Robinson, are taking matters into their own hands. Led by Justice of the Peace Reginald Johnson, the eight Justices of the Peace, Reginald... Read More.

Rick Victorino Joins Jefferson County Quorum Court Amid Budget Dispute

Monday, February 24 by Greg

By Ray King Richard “Rick” Victorino got his first look at the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday night, joining a special meeting that had been called in an attempt to pass a 2025 budget. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Victorino to replace Justice of the Peace... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Budget Vote Fails Again

Monday, February 24 by Greg

By Ray King Another special meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday ended the same way all the previous meetings for the past two months have ended, with no progress. The almost $38-million budget easily passed a special meeting of the court’s Finance Committee but... Read More.

Appeals Court dismisses Nellums appeal of firing from Pine Bluff High School

Friday, February 21 by Ray King

By Ray King Former Pine Bluff High School Principal Michael Nellums, who was fired in 2021 has failed in his effort to get his job back. The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that Nellums waited too long to file his notice of appeal under... Read More.

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Richard “Rick” Victorino appointed to Jefferson County Quorum Court by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Friday, February 21 by Luke Matheson

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed a new Quorum Court member in Jefferson County. Richard "Rick" Victorino, a Republican from Pine Bluff, will serve as Justice of the Peace for District 11 in Jefferson County Victorino will finish the remaining term for Danny Holcomb, who... Read More.

Robinson calls special quorum court meeting Saturday

Friday, February 7 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has called a special meeting of the Quorum Court for Saturday at 5 p.m. in an effort to end the budget impasse and get county employees paid for the first time this year. Deltaplex News has learned that Robinson has... Read More.

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Budget Stalemate Sparks Heated Debates at Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting

Thursday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

Multiple shouting matches erupted Tuesday night when the Jefferson County Quorum Court once again failed to pass a 2025 budget. During a budget and finance committee session which preceded the regular meeting of the county’s legislative body, a budget that had been created by some... 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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Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Procedures Amid Controversy, Budget Proposals Rejected

Grand County Quorum Court hears proposal for Immoderate Traffic Ordinance

Court Upholds Jefferson Countys right to impose jail fees in Pine Bluff lawsuit

Court of Appeals says pay for stay fee at County Jail OK

Jefferson County Quorum Court continues to disagree over procedure ordinance

Rick Victorino Joins Jefferson County Quorum Court Amid Budget Dispute

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Budget Vote Fails Again

Appeals Court dismisses Nellums appeal of firing from Pine Bluff High School

Richard “Rick” Victorino appointed to Jefferson County Quorum Court by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Robinson calls special quorum court meeting Saturday

Budget Stalemate Sparks Heated Debates at Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Court Operations Halted

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