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High court rejects claim of unfitness to stand trial for murder

Thursday, October 29 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the claim of a Drew County man convicted of murdering his father that he was unfit to stand trial. Alfonzo Hampton, 38, was sentenced to life in prison for the Feb. 21, 2017 shooting death of... Read More.

court says no to sales tax to fund interstate widening project

Thursday, October 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a half-cent sales tax can’t be used to fund a $1 billion project widening an interstate corridor in the heart of downtown Little Rock. Justices ruled that the sales tax, approved by voters... Read More.

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Judge Gerald Robinson opposes addition of part time employee in circuit court

Wednesday, October 14 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson told members of the Quorum Court on Tuesday that he wants them to think about giving county employees a bonus before the holidays. During the monthly meeting of the county’s legislative body, which was held remotely, Robinson said... Read More.

Quorum Court tables raise for Chief Deputy Tax Collector

Tuesday, October 13 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposal by Jefferson County Tax Collector Tony Washington to increase the salary of his chief deputy was tabled by the Quorum Court during a meeting conducted remotely Tuesday night. Washington said the Chief Deputy Clerk’s in offices of the other elected officials... Read More.

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Inmate claim of speedy trial issues rejected by Supreme Court

Thursday, October 8 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate being held at the Pine Bluff Unit failed to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court that his trial occurred after the time limit for a speedy trial, making the conviction invalid. Darryl Talley, 31, was convicted of aggravated robbery, theft... Read More.

Appeals court turns down appeal on drug and gun charges

Wednesday, October 7 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of drug and weapons charges in 2019 failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his convictions should be dismissed because prosecutors failed to prove he was in possession of the weapon or drugs. The court said... Read More.

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Supreme Court rejects Smith appeal again

Thursday, October 1 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of two counts of rape argued unsuccessfully that he was the victim of PTSD, causing him to suffer amnesia and because of that, failed to remember a medical report that the older of the two victims was... Read More.

Appeals court turns down Johnson appeal

Wednesday, September 30 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected claims by a man convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm that the evidence in his case was insufficient for a conviction. Adrian Deshean Johnson, 26, also contended that a sentence enhancement... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court supports road tax issue

Wednesday, September 30 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court during their meeting this week showed their support for an issue that will be on the ballot in November. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Quorum Court approved a resolution dealing with ballot Issue 1, which would extend a... Read More.

Quorum Court delays naming new circuit clerk

Tuesday, September 29 by Ray King

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday postponed a decision on appointing a new Circuit Clerk after questions arose about the legality of their actions. The County’s legislative body had met in special session to appoint current Deputy Clerk Barbara Collins to fill... Read More.

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Lincoln County fire districts discussed at Quorum Court

Friday, September 25 by Ray King

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest has asked representatives of county fire departments to meet with the Quorum Court to explain their request to establish fire districts so that fire dues can be put on tax rolls. According to a story in the Lincoln Ledger newspaper... Read More.

Judge to call special Quorum Court meeting to name Woods replacement

Thursday, September 24 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Thursday afternoon that he will probably have to call a special meeting of the Quorum Court to name a replacement for Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., who announced Wednesday that he would be retiring Oct. 1. Contacted... Read More.

Stories tagged with: court

High court rejects claim of unfitness to stand trial for murder

court says no to sales tax to fund interstate widening project

Judge Gerald Robinson opposes addition of part time employee in circuit court

Quorum Court tables raise for Chief Deputy Tax Collector

Inmate claim of speedy trial issues rejected by Supreme Court

Appeals court turns down appeal on drug and gun charges

Supreme Court rejects Smith appeal again

Appeals court turns down Johnson appeal

Grant County Quorum Court supports road tax issue

Quorum Court delays naming new circuit clerk

Lincoln County fire districts discussed at Quorum Court

Judge to call special Quorum Court meeting to name Woods replacement

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