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Jefferson County Judge; 12 Quorum Court members found liable for violating FOIA Act

Sunday, September 11 by Staff

A lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court on or about January 28, 2022 in Jefferson County, State of Arkansas, against twelve Quorum Court Members and the County Judge of Jefferson County seeking declaratory relief and actions in relation to disclosure of documents under... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff notifies Quorum Court of County Jail issues

Thursday, September 8 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. sent out two emails to members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Thursday night citing issues with being able to properly secure the county jail, in addition to issues with food for the jail. In the first letter... Read More.

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Quorum Court committee to recommend Wright-Pastoria VFD be absorbed by Sherrill VFD

Tuesday, September 6 by Staff

By Ray King A committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended that the full court, when it meets next Monday, approve a resolution allowing the Sherrill Volunteer Fire Department to absorb the Wright-Pastoria Volunteer Fire Department. The Human Resources Committee, chaired by Justice... Read More.

Appeals Court says no to state ban on transgender medical care

Thursday, August 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can’t enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender affirming medical care. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a judge’s ruling temporarily blocking the state from... Read More.

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Appeals Court upholds ruling on drug used in executions

Tuesday, August 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas’ use of the sedative midazolam in its lethal injections. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judge’s ruling upholding the state’s execution process. U.S.... Read More.

Recreational marijuana supporters ask for court help

Monday, August 8 by Ray King

Supporters of a recreational marijuana initiative have asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to order election officials to put their measure on the November ballot. Responsible Growth Arkansas asked the court on Thursday to reverse the State Board of Election Commissioners’ rejection of the popular name and... Read More.

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American Rescue Plan compensation tabled at Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting

Tuesday, August 2 by Staff

By Ray King By a vote of 7-5 on Tuesday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court tabled legislation that would have taken money from the American Rescue Plan to compensate families who lost a loved one due to COVID. In a repeat of a program County... Read More.

Quorum Court approves ordinance allocating funds for MECA for additional personnel

Monday, July 11 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an ordinance allocating nearly $84,500 to the Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association (MECA) to add additional personnel. Karen Blevins is director of the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management and supervises MECA and... Read More.

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Appeals court sides with state in boycott ban

Wednesday, June 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld Arkansas’ law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel, finding the restriction is not an unconstitutional violation of free speech. The full 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reversed a 2-1 Read More.

Hospital resolution passes Quorum Court

Wednesday, June 22 by Staff

A resolution extending the contract between the county and Jefferson Regional Hospital until 2099 was approved by the Quorum Court in a special called meeting Tuesday evening after being tabled during the regular meeting of the county’s legislative body Monday. Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll... Read More.

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Robinson sets special Quorum Court meeting on hospital contract

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Quorum Court will have a special called meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to decide the fate of a resolution extending the contract between the county and Jefferson Regional Hospital until 2099. The legislation was tabled during the regular meeting of the county’s... Read More.

Local election results in Desha County could be headed to court

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mcgehee Dermott The Times-News reported that the fate of the May 24th Primary Election Results could rest in the hands of the Desha County Circuit Court after a petition contesting the results from last Thursday. According to Desha County Circuit Court records, the democratic... Read More.

Stories tagged with: court

Jefferson County Judge; 12 Quorum Court members found liable for violating FOIA Act

Jefferson County Sheriff notifies Quorum Court of County Jail issues

Appeals Court says no to state ban on transgender medical care

Appeals Court upholds ruling on drug used in executions

Recreational marijuana supporters ask for court help

American Rescue Plan compensation tabled at Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting

Quorum Court approves ordinance allocating funds for MECA for additional personnel

Appeals court sides with state in boycott ban

Hospital resolution passes Quorum Court

Robinson sets special Quorum Court meeting on hospital contract

Local election results in Desha County could be headed to court

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