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Purchase limit ordinance repealed by Grant County Quorum Court

Friday, July 30 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court recently repealed an ordinance that required competitive bidding on purchases over $20,000. At its July 19 meeting, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt told the county’s legislative body that the ordinance was in compliance with the law at the time, but... Read More.

Shooting suspect appears in court

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of shots being fired at an apartment complex in Southwestern Pine Bluff on July 20 resulted in the arrest of a man witnesses identified as having fired some of the shots. Darrion Williams, 19, told an Arkansas State Police investigator that... Read More.

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District Court to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Friday, July 23 by Ray King

Jefferson County District Court has announced that they will be offering a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic July 30 beginning at 8:30 a.m. According to a press release, eligible participants may receive up to a $100 credit on unpaid fines or community service work. Please contact the... Read More.

Quorum Court approves funding for special construction projects

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

During this week's Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting the court addressed the funding of many projects and approved them all without contest. To pay for the approved projects, funds will be transferred from the American Recovery Plan to Fund the 4802 special project construction... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court asked to increase jail fees

Wednesday, July 7 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court, during their regular meeting in late June, heard a request to consider raising the amount of money the county pays to house inmates at the Sheridan City Jail. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County is one of the... Read More.

Jefferson County District Court in search of probation officer

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A probation officer for District Court was recommended for approval by a committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court during a meeting Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth told the county’s legislative body that currently both her court and Pine Bluff District... Read More.

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Carnahan to challenge Wynne for Supreme Court post

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas district judge has announced he’s running for a seat on the state Supreme Court. District Judge Chris Carnahan, 49, said Wednesday that he is seeking the post currently held by Robin F. Wynne of Fordyce on the Arkansas... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects murder conviction appeal

Thursday, June 17 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate serving life without parole failed to convince the Supreme Court that his conviction and sentence was void because the jury that convicted him had only 11 members. Corelanius Phillips, 52, is serving his sentence at the Cummins Unit and... Read More.

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Supreme Court says remote court hearings can cease

Friday, June 11 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said courts around the state can do away with the practice of holding hearings remotely that had been imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. In November 2020, the court said if any attorney, party, witness or a member of... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects claims of trial error in Jefferson County case

Friday, June 11 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate has failed for a fourth time to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court that his trial was flawed. Saba K. Makkali, 45, formerly known as Gary Cloird, contended in the latest petition to the court that prosecutors concealed DNA evidence... Read More.

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Quorum court rejects filling most vacancies

Monday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Although a committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court last week recommended filling a number of vacant positions in various offices, the full Quorum Court on Monday rejected nearly all of the recommendations. Out of the nine positions that elected officials sought to... Read More.

Murder suspect and accomplice appear in court

Monday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 34-year-old Jefferson County man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly shot a second man and his girlfriend was accused of lying to sheriff’s investigators about the incident. Bradley Hartley fled from the scene before deputies arrived and surrendered later in the day,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: court

Purchase limit ordinance repealed by Grant County Quorum Court

Shooting suspect appears in court

District Court to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Quorum Court approves funding for special construction projects

Grant County Quorum Court asked to increase jail fees

Jefferson County District Court in search of probation officer

Carnahan to challenge Wynne for Supreme Court post

Supreme Court rejects murder conviction appeal

Supreme Court says remote court hearings can cease

Supreme Court rejects claims of trial error in Jefferson County case

Quorum court rejects filling most vacancies

Murder suspect and accomplice appear in court

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