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Debate and Delays Mark Jefferson County Quorum Court Funding Decisions

Monday, December 8 by Luke Matheson

A series of routine funding measures passed during Monday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting, but not without sharp debate and disagreements among several justices — disputes that ultimately led to one item being tabled. The first contentious issue involved $5,115.87 to cover payments owed... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Says Jail Roster Glitch Incorrectly Shows Mass Release

Sunday, December 7 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a technical issue that caused the online jail roster for the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center to incorrectly show that most detainees were released early this morning. According to the sheriff’s office, the jail management... Read More.

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15 year old Pine Bluff runaway has been located

Friday, December 5 by Rick Walker

The Jefferson County Sheriff's office had been searching for 15 year old Laiken Miller over the weekend who they suspected had run away from home. She had been last seen Thursday night in the 1500 block of Stedham Road in Jefferson County. On Sunday (12/7),... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Delays 2026 Budget Talks Pending Special Meeting

Tuesday, December 2 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met Tuesday night for its monthly committee session, setting the stage for next week’s full quorum court meeting. Attendance was mostly full, with the exceptions of Justices Rick Victorino, Margarette Williams, and Alfred Carroll, who were all absent. The meeting... Read More.

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Jefferson County deputies searching for missing 16-year-old girl

Tuesday, December 2 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen Friday night in Pine Bluff. Jada McCullough was last seen around 8:20 p.m. on Nov. 29 in the 7800 block of Rosswood Road, according to the... Read More.

Judge orders Jefferson County judge to reopen road project bids, release records

Tuesday, December 2 by Luke Matheson

A circuit judge has ruled that County Judge Gerald Robinson failed to follow state law in the handling of a road improvement project and in responding to a public-records request — and has ordered him to correct both issues. In an order signed Dec. 1,... Read More.

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Inclement Weather Prompts Delayed Openings for Pine Bluff, Jefferson County Offices Tuesday

Monday, December 1 by Luke Matheson

Inclement weather conditions across Pine Bluff and Jefferson County have prompted multiple government offices to delay opening on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The City of Pine Bluff announced that all municipal offices will open two hours late to ensure the safety of employees and residents.... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Files Mandamus Petition Seeking Payment of Unpaid 2025 Salary

Monday, December 1 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has returned to court in an effort to resolve his months-long salary dispute, filing a petition Monday asking a circuit judge to force the county to pay his 2025 wages. Robinson filed a petition for a writ of mandamus on... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff Explains Why Jail Refuses to Accept DWI Arrests

Saturday, November 22 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. is addressing growing public concern after Pine Bluff police confirmed that former officer Xavier Higgins, who allegedly crashed into Sissy’s Log Cabin at more than 100 miles per hour while intoxicated, was cited and released because the Jefferson... Read More.

Lloyd Franklin, Jr. Files Notice of Appeal Against Ruling by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson

Friday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Lloyd Franklin, Jr. has formally appealed an October order issued by County Judge Gerald Robinson that directed the County Clerk to disburse more than $53,000 to Robinson himself. Robinson made the ruling after going months without pay due to ongoing battles between he and... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Delays Vendor Payments Amid Heated Debate

Wednesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met Wednesday night for a special called meeting, with a majority of justices present, to address payments owed to vendors who have gone months without compensation. County Judge Gerald Robinson was unable to secure enough votes to suspend the rules... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Accused of Pulling Knife on Internet Installer Receives Five Thousand Dollar Bond

Wednesday, November 19 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of pulling a knife on a man who was attempting to install internet service at the man’s house. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

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Debate and Delays Mark Jefferson County Quorum Court Funding Decisions

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Says Jail Roster Glitch Incorrectly Shows Mass Release

15 year old Pine Bluff runaway has been located

Jefferson County Quorum Court Delays 2026 Budget Talks Pending Special Meeting

Jefferson County deputies searching for missing 16-year-old girl

Judge orders Jefferson County judge to reopen road project bids, release records

Inclement Weather Prompts Delayed Openings for Pine Bluff, Jefferson County Offices Tuesday

Jefferson County Judge Files Mandamus Petition Seeking Payment of Unpaid 2025 Salary

Jefferson County Sheriff Explains Why Jail Refuses to Accept DWI Arrests

Lloyd Franklin, Jr. Files Notice of Appeal Against Ruling by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson

Jefferson County Quorum Court Delays Vendor Payments Amid Heated Debate

Jefferson County Man Accused of Pulling Knife on Internet Installer Receives Five Thousand Dollar Bond

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