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Supreme Court upholds life sentence of Pine Bluff woman in 2020 murder

Thursday, April 11 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the capital murder conviction and prison sentence of a woman accused in the shooting death of a man in 2020. Following a jury trial in 2023, Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt sentenced Leashebia Davis to life in prison without... Read More.

Federal appeals court hearing ban on care for transgender minors

Thursday, April 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court will hear arguments Thursday over Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors, as the fight over the restrictions on transgender youths adopted by two dozen states moves closer to the U.S. Supreme Court. Arkansas is... Read More.

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Attorney General praises court decision on voting machines

Tuesday, April 9 by Ray King

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is praising the State Supreme Court’s recent decision on voting machines used in Arkansas elections. On Friday, April 5, Griffin issued a statement following the same day’s ruling by the Arkansas Supreme Court in Arkansas Voter Integrity Initiative v. Thurston... Read More.

Court of Appeals turns down inmate appeal of dug sentence

Wednesday, March 13 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected claims by an inmate that there was not enough evidence to support his conviction. A Jefferson County jury convicted Joshua Branch, 37, of one count of furnishing prohibited articles and sentenced him to 20 years... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee of the Whole met last night to discuss multiple issues

Friday, March 8 by Alex Bivens

Because of the recent March 5th preferential primary elections, the Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee of the Whole met last night to discuss a number of issues—-including the payment of outstanding bills owed by the County’s Road Department. Less than 20 minutes into the meeting, Justice... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court may finally see some progress

Wednesday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King One of the biggest trouble makes on the Jefferson Count Quorum County was beaten easily Tuesday night during the Democratic Party primary. Lloyd Franklin Jr., was defeated by former Justice of the Peace Jimmy Fisher 563 to 242. While Franklin will be off next... Read More.

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Four seek Supreme Court Chief Justice position

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two races for the Arkansas Supreme Court, including a crowded chief justice campaign, could push a court that’s been targeted by outside conservative groups even further to the right. The nonpartisan elections on Tuesday for chief justice and another seat... Read More.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO PRESENT FUNDING AWARD TO JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG COURT AND DELIVER NALOXONE KITS

Saturday, February 17 by Greg

Administrative Office of the Courts officials will present a $21,727 award to the Jefferson County Adult Drug Court on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The presentation will take place at 9:00 a.m. in Judge Alex Guynn’s courtroom at the Jefferson County Courthouse located in Pine... Read More.

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Former JP Jimmy Fisher is looking to return to Quorum Court in District 5

Thursday, February 15 by Alex Bivens

Former Justice of the Peace Jimmy Fisher is looking to return to the Jefferson County Quorum Court as he is challenging current District 5 JP Lloyd Franklin Jr., in the March 5 Democratic primary. Fisher served three terms as the representative for District 5 before... Read More.

Court of Appeals rejects Nixon appeal of murder conviction

Wednesday, February 14 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate currently serving a 40-yer sentence for murder and other offenses has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that prosecutors failed to prove their case. Specifically, Derrick Nixon, 36, contended that there was not enough evidence to disprove... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court finally approved several items on the February agenda

Tuesday, February 13 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Quorum Court approved several items on the February 2024 Agenda last evening. Among some of the items approved: An ordinance to fund The March 2024 preferential primary; an ordinance to help with funding of the County’s rural fire departments and an... Read More.

The Jefferson County Quorum Court unanimously approves funding for the Victim’s Witness Fund

Tuesday, February 13 by Alex Bivens

By unanimous vote, the Jefferson County Quorum Court has approved funding for the County’s Victims witness and reparatiions program. The funding provides compensation to Victims who have suffered personal injury or death as the result of violent crime. Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Kyle Hunter is appreciative... Read More.

Stories tagged with: court

Supreme Court upholds life sentence of Pine Bluff woman in 2020 murder

Federal appeals court hearing ban on care for transgender minors

Attorney General praises court decision on voting machines

Court of Appeals turns down inmate appeal of dug sentence

Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee of the Whole met last night to discuss multiple issues

Jefferson County Quorum Court may finally see some progress

Four seek Supreme Court Chief Justice position

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO PRESENT FUNDING AWARD TO JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG COURT AND DELIVER NALOXONE KITS

Former JP Jimmy Fisher is looking to return to Quorum Court in District 5

Court of Appeals rejects Nixon appeal of murder conviction

Jefferson County Quorum Court finally approved several items on the February agenda

The Jefferson County Quorum Court unanimously approves funding for the Victim’s Witness Fund

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