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Supreme Court rejects Williams appeal

Friday, November 12 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she dismissed petitions filed by a prison inmate who claimed his conviction in three separate trials for rape violated the prohibition against double jeopardy. Jackie L. Williams, 53, was convicted... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court approves “premium pay” for employees

Friday, November 12 by Ray King

Despite the opposition of two of its members, the Drew County Quorum Court voted last week to approve a “premium pay” plan for city employees using money from the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund. The Quorum Court voted to amend the annual operating... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court presents money to survivors of loved ones who died from COVID-19

Monday, November 8 by Staff

By Ray King Five Jefferson County residents, survivors of loved ones who died as a result of COVID-19 were presented checks by members of the Quorum Court Monday during the regular meeting of the county’s legislatives body. County Judge Gerald Robinson set aside some of the... Read More.

Quorum Court approves raises for employees left out during last round of raises

Tuesday, November 2 by Staff

By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday sailed through a 12-item agenda in a less than a 30-minute period, approving raises for some employees who were left out when others were given raises, approving the elimination of a position in... Read More.

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Supreme Court says no to online travel company lawsuit on taxes

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected for the third time an appeal filed by a group of online travel companies who were accused of not paying the full amount of taxes they owed on hotel rooms booked by the companies. Writing for... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court approves road specifications ordinance

Wednesday, October 27 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court recently approved an ordinance establishing minimum specifications for roads in the county. According to the Sheridan Headlight Newspaper, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said “the problem that we encounter when we take possession of a road prior to getting really... Read More.

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Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

By a 3-2 margin, the Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and dismissed a ruling by Pulaski County Judge Tim Fox that said a ruling by the State Racing Commission that required letters of support for a casino license from local elected officials when an application... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approved 15 ordinances; Presents COVID relief funds

Monday, October 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met for their monthly meeting on Monday, October 18th, at 5:30 pm, and with all Justices present approved all 15 ordinances on their agenda. Before those ordinances were addressed, the Quorum Court presented Covid relief funds to spouses or... Read More.

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Senate Republicans confident Court will uphold Congressional map

Friday, October 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a news release Friday, October 15th, the Arkansas Senate Republican Caucus responded to the new Congressional maps stating, “The Senate Republican caucus fully rejects any notion that the congressional map passed by the legislature is out of line with Supreme Court precedent.... Read More.

Bonuses, vacation time discussed by Drew County Quorum Court

Thursday, October 14 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court on Monday discussed using funds from the American Rescue Act to pay county employees extra money for working during the height of the pandemic. Drew County Clerk Nancy White presented a plan on calculating the number of hours worked at... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court discusses sanitation bills

Wednesday, October 13 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A proposed ordinance requiring county residents to pay sanitation bills if there is electrical service to their residence drew opposition from several members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court before being recommended for approval. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson explained the ordinance after... Read More.

Quorum Court designates 50k as incentive to get Covid shots

Tuesday, October 12 by Greg

By Ray King The Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended that an ordinance designating $50,000 in money from the American Recovery Plan be used to offer incentives for county residents to receive a COVID vaccination. After the meeting, Jefferson County Judge... Read More.

Stories tagged with: court

Supreme Court rejects Williams appeal

Drew County Quorum Court approves “premium pay” for employees

Jefferson County Quorum Court presents money to survivors of loved ones who died from COVID-19

Quorum Court approves raises for employees left out during last round of raises

Supreme Court says no to online travel company lawsuit on taxes

Grant County Quorum Court approves road specifications ordinance

Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

Jefferson County Quorum Court approved 15 ordinances; Presents COVID relief funds

Senate Republicans confident Court will uphold Congressional map

Bonuses, vacation time discussed by Drew County Quorum Court

Jefferson County Quorum Court discusses sanitation bills

Quorum Court designates 50k as incentive to get Covid shots

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