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Jefferson County Tax Collector dissatisfied with the lack of a budget

Wednesday, January 15 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County employees will continue to go without pay due to the Jefferson County Quorum Court and County Judge Gerald Robinson failing to come to an agreement on a county budget Wednesday night. Several elected officials have been vocal about the lack of pay, to... Read More.

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Uncertain

Wednesday, January 15 by Greg

By Ray King A special called meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court in an effort to adopt a 2025 budget ended like the regular meeting Monday, with the proposed budget failing to win approval. An effort to suspend the rules and read the proposed budget... Read More.

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Joseph Ray Chowning

Wednesday, January 15 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 106691 Age: 63 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-14-2025 - 8:18 pm Charges: BREAKING OR ENTERING / BUILDING OR STRUCTURE

White Hall Superintendent Superintendent Gary Williams discussed the new semester

Wednesday, January 15 by Alex Bivens

The second semester has started for school districts around the state and White Hall School District Superintendent Gary Williams talked about things that will be happening in the next few weeks involving his district. Williams was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and... Read More.

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County Department Heads discuss lack of pay for county employees due to no budget

Wednesday, January 15 by Luke Matheson

With the ongoing debate between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and several members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court payroll for county employees was not paid out on January 15 as regularly scheduled due to no budget being passed. The Quorum Court passed a budget... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a PB woman being charged with aggravated assault

Wednesday, January 15 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of using her vehicle to hit another vehicle following an altercation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Lakesha Cole, 36,... Read More.

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Two different bonds were given to two people arrested on drug charges

Wednesday, January 15 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A reported disturbance at a house on Dollarway Road Sunday afternoon resulted in the arrest of two people on drug related charges. Sherry Aud, 64, and Harold James, 70, were taken into custody as a result of the search, Deputy Prosecutor Ty Spradlin... Read More.

William Fells discussed his first proposed legislation

Wednesday, January 15 by Alex Bivens

Freshman City Council member William Fells campaigned on a platform that included cleaning up the city and with his first proposed legislation, he is taking a shot at abandoned, wrecked or inoperable motor vehicles. He is sponsoring a proposed ordinance dealing with that subject which... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Adopts Temporary Procedures Amidst Legal Challenges

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

By Ray King For the first time since 2022, the Jefferson County Quorum Court has a procedures ordinance, but there is a catch, it is only good until Feb. 28. Under state law, at their first meeting of the year, quorum courts are supposed to adopt... Read More.

Tragedy Strikes in Early Morning Pine Bluff Apartment Fire Leaving One Dead and Many Displaced

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

Fire crews were dispatched at 2:48 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, to 1301 S. Maple for an apartment fire. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire were observed coming from the apartment building. Unfortunately, one person succumbed to their injuries, and all other tenants... Read More.

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Quorum Court sets Wednesday meeting to try and pass budget

Tuesday, January 14 by Ray King

A special meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court has been called for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in an effort to pass a 2025 budget. An email from County Judge Gerald Robinson announced the special meeting and also included a copy of Robinson’s proposed $34.5 million... Read More.

Newly Elected Council Member William Fells Takes Swift Action with Sponsored Legislation

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

Third Ward City Council Member William Fells has been in office for now 14 days and is already sponsoring legislation. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Fells talked about some of his concerns. He went on to say he thinks the saturation could be connected... Read More.

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Jefferson County Tax Collector dissatisfied with the lack of a budget

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Uncertain

Joseph Ray Chowning

White Hall Superintendent Superintendent Gary Williams discussed the new semester

County Department Heads discuss lack of pay for county employees due to no budget

A $25k bond was set for a PB woman being charged with aggravated assault

Two different bonds were given to two people arrested on drug charges

William Fells discussed his first proposed legislation

Jefferson County Quorum Court Adopts Temporary Procedures Amidst Legal Challenges

Tragedy Strikes in Early Morning Pine Bluff Apartment Fire Leaving One Dead and Many Displaced

Quorum Court sets Wednesday meeting to try and pass budget

Newly Elected Council Member William Fells Takes Swift Action with Sponsored Legislation

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