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Burn Bans Lifted in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Friday, August 29 by Luke Matheson

The burn ban in Jefferson County has been lifted, effective immediately. County Judge Gerald Robinson issued the order Friday, ending restrictions that had been in place due to dry conditions. Residents may now resume outdoor burning; however, county officials are encouraging the public to continue exercising... Read More.

P.F.A.C. Meeting Highlights Public Safety Updates in Jefferson County

Wednesday, August 27 by Luke Matheson

By: Patrick Dockett The monthly Police, Fire, Animal Control, and Code Enforcement (P.F.A.C.) meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Kevin Collins Center in Pine Bluff. The meeting, which takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month, featured updates from Interim Police Chief Shirley... Read More.

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Victorino Addresses Quorum Court Struggles with Attendance and Internal Conflicts

Tuesday, August 26 by Luke Matheson

Richard (Doc) Victorino has been a member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court only since February and has seen meetings where nothing happened because so few members of the Quorum Court showed up. Victorino was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show on Friday... Read More.

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Friday, August 22 by Alex Bivens

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Jefferson County Bridges Face Urgent Repairs Following ARDOT Inspection

Wednesday, August 20 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) recently identified critical issues with several bridges in Jefferson County during routine inspections. Because of the severity of these findings, the bridges will need to undergo repair or replacement in the near future. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke with... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Calls Special Quorum Court Meeting to Address Road Fund Appropriation

Tuesday, August 19 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has called a special meeting of the Quorum Court for Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. to consider an appropriation request for county road funding. According to documents submitted to the Quorum Court, the Jefferson County Road Department is seeking approval... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Ordinances from August 11 Quorum Court Meeting

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a veto of all ordinances passed during the Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting held on August 11, 2025. In a letter dated August 18, 2025, and addressed to County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, Robinson stated that the action was... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Unanimously Approves FBT Bank Payment and MECA Funding

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

For the first time in a while, the Jefferson County Quorum Court reached unanimous agreement to approve appropriations to pay debts owed to FBT Bank and fund the Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association (MECA). Following the meeting, Justice Reginald Johnson told Deltaplex News that the justices... Read More.

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Jefferson County Tax-Delinquent Land Auction Set for Aug. 28

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land has announced that tax-delinquent parcels in Jefferson County will be auctioned on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, located at 1 Convention Center Plaza. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m., with bidder registration starting at... Read More.

Dispute Arises Over Agenda for Jefferson County Special Meeting on Bank Payment

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

With a $658,509.47 payment due to FBT Bank, Jefferson County officials are preparing for a special called meeting Monday night to address the matter. However, the meeting agenda is already drawing criticism from at least one member of the quorum court. County Judge Gerald Robinson... Read More.

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Jefferson County Enacts Immediate Burn Ban Amid High Wildfire Risk

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

Due to elevated wildfire risks from current weather conditions, Jefferson County officials have issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately. The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management announced Friday that the wildfire danger level has risen to a high level, prompting the ban. The order... Read More.

Jefferson Regional School of Nursing Excels with Impressive Pass Rates

Thursday, August 14 by Luke Matheson

For the fiscal year 2024, the Jefferson Regional School of Nursing had a 100% pass rate on tests administered by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. For this year, the rate is 90.7 percent which is still above both the state and national average, and... Read More.

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Burn Bans Lifted in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

P.F.A.C. Meeting Highlights Public Safety Updates in Jefferson County

Victorino Addresses Quorum Court Struggles with Attendance and Internal Conflicts

Marcquise jaquan Jefferson

Jefferson County Bridges Face Urgent Repairs Following ARDOT Inspection

Jefferson County Judge Calls Special Quorum Court Meeting to Address Road Fund Appropriation

Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Ordinances from August 11 Quorum Court Meeting

Jefferson County Quorum Court Unanimously Approves FBT Bank Payment and MECA Funding

Jefferson County Tax-Delinquent Land Auction Set for Aug. 28

Dispute Arises Over Agenda for Jefferson County Special Meeting on Bank Payment

Jefferson County Enacts Immediate Burn Ban Amid High Wildfire Risk

Jefferson Regional School of Nursing Excels with Impressive Pass Rates

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