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Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for Sheriff’s Office, UAPB, and more

Monday, November 7 by Staff

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met in a special called meeting Monday night to approve funds for the Sheriff's Office, Juvenile Justice Department, and County road department. The Justices unanimously passed an appropriation of $22,955 out of the county general fund to fund the Sheriff's... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves $3 Million appropriation for a track at UAPB

Tuesday, November 1 by Staff

By Ray King The Budget and Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court was in complete agreement Tuesday night when they recommended that an appropriation ordinance to help pay for a track at UAPB be approved. With 11 of the 13 members of the county’s... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court hears opposition to money request

Monday, October 31 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court has made no decision on a request for money from the Jefferson County Fair Board. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Jefferson County Fair Board requested money to fund a cover for the arena. At the meeting, Dr. Scott Winston... Read More.

Appeals Court tosses part of redistricting lawsuit

Tuesday, October 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Monday dismissed part of a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map, which split the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The federal panel tossed some of the constitutional claims in the lawsuit challenging the... Read More.

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Quorum Court approves $2.1 Million fund towards water and sewer projects

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

During the Jefferson County Quorum Court Committees meeting last week one of the ordinances recommended for approval will benefit three cities in the county. During their regular meeting, the justices approved the ordinance to transfer funds from the American Rescue Plan amounting to $700,000... Read More.

Quorum Court Comittees approves recommendation of $2.1m for water and sewer projects

Wednesday, October 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

When committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court met Tuesday, one of the ordinances that were recommended for approval will benefit three communities in the county. That ordinance would transfer $2.1 million from the American Recovery Plan to a Municipal Special Projects Construction Fund for... Read More.

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Jefferson County Election Commission requests $200k from Quorum Court for November election due to rising costs

Tuesday, October 11 by Staff

The Jefferson County Election Commission is asking for $200,000 to conduct the November General Election. An appropriation ordinance for that amount was on the agenda for that amount was recommended for approval by the Finance Committee of the Quorum Court when they met Tuesday. Mike... Read More.

Supreme Court OK’s recreational marijuana proposal

Friday, September 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said voters can decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana, overturning a state panel’s decision to block the measure from the November ballot. Justices granted a request by Responsible Growth Arkansas, the group behind the... Read More.

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Supreme Court rejects inmate request for evidence testing

Thursday, September 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied a petition from a prison inmate who wanted evidence from his case to be scientifically tested. Stanley Norton Mahmoud, 51, pleaded guilty to residential burglary, attempted first-degree murder,... Read More.

Appeals Court agrees on ruling dealing with mall theater owners

Wednesday, September 21 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed an order by Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., that dissolved an injunction preventing the owners of the Pines Mall from evicting the owners of the movie theater at the mall. Rain Investments LLC, DBA Saracen Cinema 8... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for adult jail

Tuesday, September 20 by Staff

By Ray King By a vote of 12-1, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved an ordinance to provide money to operate the adult jail. With Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll casting the only no vote, the county’s legislative body approved transferring nearly $231,000... Read More.

Request for additional funds by Sheriff leads to “explosive” Quorum Court meeting

Monday, September 12 by Staff

By Ray King An attempt by an attorney for Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., to get some discussion on the sheriff’s request for additional funds was rejected by County Judge Gerald Robinson during an often explosive meeting of the Quorum Court Monday night. Kimberly Dale asked to... Read More.

Stories tagged with: court

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for Sheriff’s Office, UAPB, and more

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves $3 Million appropriation for a track at UAPB

Grant County Quorum Court hears opposition to money request

Appeals Court tosses part of redistricting lawsuit

Quorum Court approves $2.1 Million fund towards water and sewer projects

Quorum Court Comittees approves recommendation of $2.1m for water and sewer projects

Jefferson County Election Commission requests $200k from Quorum Court for November election due to rising costs

Supreme Court OK’s recreational marijuana proposal

Supreme Court rejects inmate request for evidence testing

Appeals Court agrees on ruling dealing with mall theater owners

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for adult jail

Request for additional funds by Sheriff leads to “explosive” Quorum Court meeting

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