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Appeals Court upholds Montgomery conviction and sentence

Wednesday, March 18 by Ray King

By Ray King A Jefferson County man currently serving a prison sentence failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals after being convicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Tavares Montgomery, 25, claimed there was insufficient evidence to prove that he possessed the... Read More.

Road Funding Dispute Continues Between Jefferson County Judge and Quorum Court

Monday, March 16 by Luke Matheson

Ongoing concerns over the condition of county roads in Jefferson County continue to be a point of contention between County Judge Gerald Robinson and several members of the Quorum Court. The issue resurfaced during Monday night’s meeting, where a proposal related to road funding was... Read More.

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Trump rails against Supreme Court, court system and judge in social media posts

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. court system in two posts on social media over the weekend, including disparaging a Supreme Court ruling over his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement tariffs.He also took aim at a ruling... Read More.

Powell, Earnest Headed to Runoff in Lincoln County Judge Race; Court Records Show Powell Has Prior Felony Charges

Saturday, March 7 by Alex Bivens

The race for Lincoln County judge is headed to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s election. According to unofficial results, incumbent Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest received 559 votes, while challenger John W. Powell finished second with... Read More.

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Court Stays Cannon Lawsuit Against Woods Until March 13; Records Ordered for In Camera Review

Friday, March 6 by Luke Matheson

A legal challenge seeking to disqualify Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from appearing on the 2026 ballot has been stayed until 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, following arguments heard Friday before Special Judge Randall Wright. After hearing arguments, Wright ordered Jefferson County officials to... Read More.

Attorneys for Cannon and Woods make final arguments before Friday court case

Thursday, March 5 by Ray King

By Ray King One day prior to a judge deciding whether current Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. is eligible to hold office, attorneys for Woods and his challenger Mark Cannon are getting in their final arguments. In a filing Thursday, attorney Kimberly Dale, who is... Read More.

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Supreme Court rejects double jeopardy claim by convicted sex offender

Thursday, March 5 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a claim by a convicted sex offender that he was punished twice for the same offense. Associate Justice Nicholas J. Bronni said Jefferson County Judge Jodi Raines Dennis did not violate did not violate either double jeopardy or... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Wyatt dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit

Thursday, March 5 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled this week that Jefferson County Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was correct when he dismissed a racial discrimination complaint filed against Twin Rivers of Pine Bluff. Marvi Lewis Jr., filed the initial complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity... Read More.

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Woods Wins Democratic Primary for Jefferson County Sheriff; Court Hearing Could Impact Ballot Status

Tuesday, March 3 by Alex Bivens

Lafayette Woods Jr. has won the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Sheriff, defeating challenger Mark Cannon 4,882 votes to 2,547, according to unofficial results. However, a court hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday before Judge Randall Wright could potentially affect Woods’ status on the 2026... Read More.

Supreme Court blocks ruling that ordered New York to redraw its congressional maps

Tuesday, March 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday blocked a New York state court ruling that had ordered the Empire State's congressional map redrawn ahead of the 2026 midterms.A state judge in New York ruled earlier this year that New York... Read More.

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Appeals Court denies Grant County man’s call for new trial

Thursday, February 26 by Ray King

By Ray King A Grant County man who motion for a new trial was denied lost his appeal before the Arkansas Court of Appeals Wednesday. Christopher Weatherly, 32, alleged that the judge who sentenced him to prison was disqualified because that same judge had been the... Read More.

Trump continues to lash out at Supreme Court after tariff ruling

Monday, February 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday continued to lash out at the Supreme Court, days after a majority of justices, including two of his conservative nominees, struck down most of his global tariffs as illegal.In a series of social media posts... Read More.

Stories tagged with: court

Appeals Court upholds Montgomery conviction and sentence

Road Funding Dispute Continues Between Jefferson County Judge and Quorum Court

Powell, Earnest Headed to Runoff in Lincoln County Judge Race; Court Records Show Powell Has Prior Felony Charges

Court Stays Cannon Lawsuit Against Woods Until March 13; Records Ordered for In Camera Review

Attorneys for Cannon and Woods make final arguments before Friday court case

Supreme Court rejects double jeopardy claim by convicted sex offender

Appeals Court upholds Wyatt dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit

Woods Wins Democratic Primary for Jefferson County Sheriff; Court Hearing Could Impact Ballot Status

Supreme Court blocks ruling that ordered New York to redraw its congressional maps

Appeals Court denies Grant County man’s call for new trial

Trump continues to lash out at Supreme Court after tariff ruling

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