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Barnes joins Talk Back Live to talk about legislation

Tuesday, February 11 by Alex Bivens

State Representative Glenn Barnes of Pine Bluff was one of the sponsors of legislation signed into law Monday by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders that will allow Jefferson County employees to get paid. Barnes, a freshman legislator who took office in January appeared on Talk Back... Read More.

Representative Mike Holcomb discussed the legislation passed to get Jefferson County employees paid

Tuesday, February 11 by Alex Bivens

Current member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and former Jefferson County Judge Mike Holcomb was one of the members of the legislature from Jefferson County who got involved in sponsoring legislation that will allow Jefferson County employees to get paid. On Monday, Governor Sara... Read More.

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Administrative Assistant refuses to sign payroll in Jefferson County Judge’s absence

Monday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has provided the following statement regarding payroll not being signed: "We have no problem signing payroll," said Robinson. "She simply asked for the signed bill as when we get it. Payroll will be signed immediately once obtained." ORIGINAL STORY: Despite Senate... Read More.

8 JPs “No Show” as attempt to pass budget fails again in Jefferson County

Saturday, February 8 by Greg

By Ray King A last-ditch effort to get a 2025 Jefferson County budget passed was over almost before it began Saturday as only four Justices of the Peace showed up, with the other 8 failing to appear. Attending the meeting were Justices Ted Harden, Jimmy Fisher,... Read More.

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FAA provides preliminary report following Lincoln County plane crash

Friday, February 7 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The FAA has provided a preliminary report to Deltaplex News following a plane crash that took place in Lincoln County Wednesday night. According to the report the plane has been identified as a Beechcraft Baron 58P with a registration number N138TL. The crash happened... Read More.

A $20k bond was set for a Jefferson County man being charged with residential burglary

Thursday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of being involved in a burglary in the county in January. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Christopher Reed, 45,... Read More.

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Budget Stalemate Sparks Heated Debates at Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting

Thursday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

Multiple shouting matches erupted Tuesday night when the Jefferson County Quorum Court once again failed to pass a 2025 budget. During a budget and finance committee session which preceded the regular meeting of the county’s legislative body, a budget that had been created by some... Read More.

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Court Operations Halted

Tuesday, February 4 by Greg

By Ray King Another meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court and another day with no progress on getting employees paid. By a vote of 7 to 5, the Quorum Court rejected a bid by County Judge Gerald Robinson to get a just over $37-million 2025... Read More.

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Governor Sanders predicts swift passage of Jefferson County Employee Pay Legislation

Monday, February 3 by Alex Bivens

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is predicting that legislation to get Jefferson County employees paid could be adopted as early as next week. Appearing at a press conference on Monday, Sanders said this. Sanders was talking about legislation introduced Monday that provides that if a county cannot... Read More.

WC Wildcat Joseph Dockett is Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Friday, January 31 by Greg

Watson Chapel Wildcat Joseph Dockett is named Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Shown here in center with Bonnette on left and Chapel Head Coach Javon Barnes on right

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Arkansas State Police Dispatchers step in to help MECA in Jefferson County

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police (ASP) is providing support to Jefferson County's emergency services as county officials work to resolve budget issues. ASP dispatchers began assisting the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) at the Pine Bluff dispatch center on Tuesday, January 28, at the request of... Read More.

Legislators introduce bill aimed at the lack of a budget in Jefferson County

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Three Arkansas lawmakers from Pine Bluff have introduced legislation directed at taking on the crisis in Jefferson County caused by the lack of a budget being passed for 2025 by the Jefferson County Quorum Court. House Bill 1331, introduced by Rep. Glenn Barnes and supported... Read More.

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Barnes joins Talk Back Live to talk about legislation

Representative Mike Holcomb discussed the legislation passed to get Jefferson County employees paid

Administrative Assistant refuses to sign payroll in Jefferson County Judge’s absence

8 JPs “No Show” as attempt to pass budget fails again in Jefferson County

FAA provides preliminary report following Lincoln County plane crash

A $20k bond was set for a Jefferson County man being charged with residential burglary

Budget Stalemate Sparks Heated Debates at Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Court Operations Halted

Governor Sanders predicts swift passage of Jefferson County Employee Pay Legislation

WC Wildcat Joseph Dockett is Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Arkansas State Police Dispatchers step in to help MECA in Jefferson County

Legislators introduce bill aimed at the lack of a budget in Jefferson County

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