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Multiple missing Justices forced Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson to adjourn the Quorum Court with nothing accomplished, yet again

Wednesday, December 6 by Alex Bivens

Nearly half the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court did not show up for scheduled committee meetings Tuesday as the stand-off between County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the county’s legislative body continued into its ninth month. Justices of the Peace Reginald Adams,... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Hyatt conviction and sentence

Wednesday, November 29 by Ray King

A Grant County man currently serving a drug related prison sentence has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that he was convicted in error. Randy Hyatt, 45, was sentenced to 96 months in prison after a Grant County jury found him guilty as... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court members continue to squabble

Wednesday, November 22 by Alex Bivens

Efforts to approve legislation including Christmas bonuses for Jefferson County employees remains in limbo as the Quorum Court continues to squabble. A special called meeting Tuesday night ended the same way as meetings have for the past few months, with some justices of the peace... Read More.

Circut Judge Rob Wyatt discussed how AI (artificial intelligence) could affect the court system

Friday, November 17 by Alex Bivens

Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was a guest on the Oldies 101 morning show Thursday and was asked about AI (artificial intelligence) and the effect it could have on the court system since photos and videos can be made to look real. Wyatt responded this... Read More.

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Quorum Court continues to not conduct business for Jefferson County while bills go unpaid

Thursday, November 16 by Alex Bivens

Proposed ordinances including funds for employee Christmas bonuses and for the Jefferson County Road Department were on the agenda for the Quorum Court at a special meeting Wednesday but bickering between rival factions prevented them from being considered. As has been the case all year,... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Thompson’s conviction and sentence

Wednesday, November 15 by Ray King

A Lincoln County man convicted of possession of a prohibited article failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his conviction should be reversed. Zayzhon Thompson, 28, was serving a prison sentence for multiple crimes in Lincoln County in 2021 when prison officials received... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court holds bonuses and other payments hostage as they refuse to approve legislation

Tuesday, November 14 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County employees who were looking forward to getting bonuses for Christmas are crossing their fingers and hoping that members of the Quorum Court will break the impasse that currently exists and approve their bonuses. A meeting of the County’s legislative body that took place... Read More.

Court of Appeals dismisses Dillard appeal

Wednesday, November 1 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the revocation of suspended sentences for a Drew County man convicted of violating conditions of his suspended sentence. Jarvis Dillard pleaded guilty to commercial burglary, theft of property and being a felon in possession of a firearm... Read More.

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The Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court visited Jefferson County where he spoke with other judges

Friday, October 27 by Alex Bivens

The Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court paid a visit to Jefferson County Friday where he spoke with other judges, as well as attorneys. Judge John Dan Kemp has announced he will be retiring at the end of next year after serving for eight... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson expressed his appreciation for the vendors and public that came to the last Quorum Court meeting

Friday, October 20 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Quorum Court again failed to enact any legislation when they met Monday night, a scenario that has become a familiar one since the first of the year. On Tuesday, a day after the meeting, County Judge Gerald Robinson appeared on the Oldies... Read More.

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Appeals Court upholds Spraglin’s sentence evocation

Thursday, October 19 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals said Wednesday Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she revoked the probation of a Pine Bluff man who had been charged with drug related offenses. Dontel Spraglin, 46, claimed Dennis erred when she denied him the right to question... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses one of the many issues happening during Quorum Court meetings

Wednesday, October 18 by Alex Bivens

This is the second of two stories about the clash between County Judge Gerald Robinson and Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll over Robinson’s refusal to pay the amount of money Circuit Clerk Flora Cook (Bishop) has asked for her unused vacation time prior... Read More.

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Multiple missing Justices forced Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson to adjourn the Quorum Court with nothing accomplished, yet again

Appeals Court upholds Hyatt conviction and sentence

Jefferson County Quorum Court members continue to squabble

Circut Judge Rob Wyatt discussed how AI (artificial intelligence) could affect the court system

Quorum Court continues to not conduct business for Jefferson County while bills go unpaid

Appeals Court upholds Thompson’s conviction and sentence

Jefferson County Quorum Court holds bonuses and other payments hostage as they refuse to approve legislation

Court of Appeals dismisses Dillard appeal

The Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court visited Jefferson County where he spoke with other judges

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson expressed his appreciation for the vendors and public that came to the last Quorum Court meeting

Appeals Court upholds Spraglin’s sentence evocation

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses one of the many issues happening during Quorum Court meetings

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