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Lawsuit seeks to have JP’s removed from office

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

A lawsuit alleging malfeasance by seven members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court was filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court last week.Named in the lawsuit are First Division Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll, Second Division Justice of the Peace Reginald Adams, Third Division... Read More.

Eight JP’s meet to override Jefferson County Judge’s veto of Policy & Procedures Ordinance

Monday, April 7 by Luke Matheson

Eight members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court met Monday to override a veto of a policies and procedures ordinance passed by the same eight JP’s last month by County Judge Gerald Robinson.The eight JP’s in attendance were Reginald Adams, Melanie Johnson Dumas, Margarette... Read More.

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

Saturday, February 8 by Greg

By Ray KingA 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.

11th circuit judges letter to JPs and County Judge released

Friday, January 17 by Greg

Dear Members of the Quorum Court and County Judge Robinson,While Jefferson County celebrates the significant milestone of 370 days without a juvenile homicide a testament to the collective efforts of our community-the current budget impasse threatens to undo this progress and has devastating consequences... Read More.

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Grant County JP’s approve purchase of scrap metal recycling containers

Thursday, October 31 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court has approved legislation to buy containers for scrap metal recycling.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, a grant from the Southeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management for just over $29,000 will pay for three open top containers.At the same meeting,... Read More.

JP’s show up and vote unanimously to approve tax rates for 2024

Wednesday, December 20 by Greg

By Ray KingWith adopting legislation setting the tax rates for 2024 coming down to the wire, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Wednesday night approved those rates unanimously in a roll call vote.State law requires that the rates for the following year be approved... Read More.

8 JP’s do not participate in Jefferson County QC meetings

Tuesday, November 7 by Greg

By Ray KingAny possibility of working together to consider legislation to benefit Jefferson County was wrecked from the get-go Tuesday as committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court were scheduled to consider a 19-item agenda prepared by County Judge Gerald Robinson’s office.As Justice of... Read More.

Some Quorum Court JP’s back to not doing anything at committee hearings Tuesday

Tuesday, October 10 by Greg

By Ray KingAfter being able to adopt some legislation in September, the Jefferson County Quorum Court returned to its “do-nothing” approach in October as seven members refused to participate during committee hearings Tuesday.The remaining justices of the peace approved a number of proposed ordinances... Read More.

Veteran Quorum Court member Patricia Johnson discusses standoff between JP’s

Thursday, September 7 by Deltaplex Staff

During the first four years that he was in office, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson oversaw the construction of three new buildings, a complete facelift for the county courthouse, raises for county employees and elected officials, among other things.However since the beginning of this... Read More.

7 JP’s don’t show for Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting

Tuesday, August 22 by Greg

By Ray KingA special called meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court and its Finance Committee Tuesday was adjourned because not enough members of the county’s legislative body showed up to constitute a quorum.Finance Committee Chairman Ted Harden called the Finance Committee meeting to... Read More.

JP’s vote to table American Rescue Plan ordinance

Wednesday, February 15 by Staff

By Ray KingWith one member of the county’s legislative body absent, the Justices of the Peace on Wednesday voted to table a proposed ordinance calling for spending money from the American Rescue Plan on special projects and construction in progress.After the meeting, Ted Harden,... Read More.

Jefferson County Tax Collector re-elected; Several JP’s elected

Tuesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Primary elections election day took place Tuesday at the Jefferson County Election Commission Office on 123 S main street including candidates for county offices for tax collector and justice of the peace in districts one, four, six, eight, and thirteen. The complete but unofficial... Read More.