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Jefferson County Judge says no to paying JP attorneys

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The Jefferson County Judge’s Office has refused to approve a claim for payment submitted by a Paragould law firm that represented seven members of the Quorum Court in their unsuccessful lawsuit filed by County Judge Gerald Robinson. Robinson filed the lawsuit after the Quorum Court... Read More.

Former JP Franklin sues some members of Quorum Court

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By Ray King Although he is no longer a member of the Jefferson County Quorum, Lloyd Franklin Jr. is still striking out at some members of the County’s legislative body. On Monday, Franklin electronically filed a lawsuit against five Justices of the Peace as well as... Read More.
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JP Franklin sued for libel and slander allegations

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Current Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., has been accused of libel and slander by variety of people, including Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, the Judge’s wife Joni Alexander Robinson, the County Road Superintendent Ricky Bullard, the owner of the P3 Construction Company... Read More.
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JP Franklin asks judge to stop county equipment auction

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Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr. has asked a court to halt the planned sale of county owned property that was scheduled to begin today. A petition filed by Franklin Monday alleges it is being conducted without proper legal authority and names... Read More.
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Grant County awaiting Governor to appoint new JP

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The Grant County Quorum Court has a vacancy and County Judge Randy Pruitt hopes it will be filled soon. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Pruitt officially notified Governor Sarah Huckaby Sanders of the vacancy in November after former JP Grant Westmoreland resigned. Under state law,... Read More.

Fisher to seek former JP position

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Former Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County's District 5 Jimmy Fisher has filed to run for his old post.  Fisher forgo running 2 years ago to seek the Jefferson County Treasures position, but lost to incumbent Tony Washington.  By not running for JP,... Read More.
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JP Harden discusses Quorum Court altercation

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During Monday’s meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson asked a sheriff’s deputy to remove Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., after several attempts to get Franklin to stop talking so the meeting could continue. The deputy refused and... Read More.

Lawsuit alleges Franklin serving illegally as JP

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By Ray King The former Justice of the Peace in District 5 who chose not to seek another term in 2022 is suing the person currently serving in that position. Jimmy Fisher said in a complaint filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court March 2 that Lloyd... Read More.
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County Judge discusses JP residency

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson halted the regular monthly meeting of the Quorum Court Tuesday night after a squabble over the adoption of a procedures ordinance, which is required by state law. Before the meeting was halted, the finance committee of the quorum court debated... Read More.