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Jefferson County Judge Appeals Ruling on Legal Fee Payments for Quorum Court Members

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

The ongoing legal tensions within Jefferson County government escalated this week, as County Judge Gerald Robinson announced plans to appeal a recent County Court ruling that ordered the county to pay legal fees incurred by members of the Quorum Court. The appeal stems from the... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Signs Bonus Payroll Affidavit, Resolves Funding Dispute

Tuesday, July 29 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has officially signed the bonus payroll affidavit for county employees, bringing closure to a recent funding issue surrounding the disbursement of employee bonuses. The signing followed Judge Robinson’s order to transfer money from the county’s general fund into the emergency... Read More.

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Judge blocks state law dealing with pharmacy benefit managers ownership of pharmacies

Tuesday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge temporarily blocked on Monday Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation law that would have prohibited pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in the state. U.S. District Judge Brian Miller issued a preliminary injunction against the law restricting pharmacy benefit managers, who run... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff Pays Tribute to Late Judge Robert Tolson, Jr.

Friday, July 18 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has released a heartfelt statement following the passing of retired Municipal Judge Robert “Bob” Alexander Tolson, Jr., who died on July 16, 2025. A longtime mentor to Sheriff Woods and a respected figure in the Jefferson County legal community,... Read More.

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Wayne Smith Appointed Desha County Judge Following Passing of Judge Richard Tindall

Friday, July 18 by Luke Matheson

The Desha County Quorum Court has appointed Wayne Smith as the new county judge following the recent passing of longtime County Judge Richard Tindall. Tindall, who served the county since 2018, passed away earlier this month, prompting the court to take swift action in filling... Read More.

Employee Bonus Payments Delayed in Jefferson County After County Judge Refuses to Sign

Thursday, July 17 by Luke Matheson

A bonus package for Jefferson County employees remains in limbo after County Judge Gerald Robinson refused to sign the necessary payroll affidavit, despite the Quorum Court overriding his earlier veto of the legislation. The bonuses—$1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees—were intended to... Read More.

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Rick Victorino Considers Bid for Jefferson County Judge Seat

Wednesday, July 9 by Alex Bivens

With election season fast approaching, several local politicians are weighing the possibility of running for office. Among them is Richard "Rick" Victorino, who was recently appointed to the Jefferson County Quorum Court. Victorino told Floyd Donald that he is considering a run for Jefferson County... Read More.

Trice lawsuit against JP’s reinstated by special judge

Friday, June 27 by Ray King

By Ray King A lawsuit alleging malfeasance by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court that had been dismissed by a special judge has been reinstated. On June 16, Judge William Wright dismissed the suit that had been filed by Garland Trice and five others ,... Read More.

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed Against Jefferson County Justices of the Peace

Tuesday, June 17 by Luke Matheson

A lawsuit filed by six Pine Bluff residents — including former justice of the peace candidate Garland Trice — against seven Jefferson County Justices of the Peace was dismissed in the 11th West Circuit Court by Special Judge Randy Wright. The suit, filed on April... Read More.

Garland Trice booked into jail following Monday nights arrest

Wednesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: Garland Trice, 76, has been released from both the hospital and the Jefferson County Jail following his arrest at a Quorum Court meeting on Monday night. According to the Jefferson County jail log, Trice was booked at 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday and released just... Read More.

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Judge Holds Hearing Over Mishandled Release of Violent Juvenile Offender in Jefferson County

Wednesday, May 28 by Luke Matheson

Chief Deputies Jimmy “Bo” Hudson and Santrice Kearney, administrators of the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center and the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center, appeared before Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt on Wednesday for a show cause hearing. The court convened to determine whether the... Read More.

Former Arkansas Judge Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Lying to FBI

Thursday, May 22 by Luke Matheson

Former Monroe County District Court Judge Thomas David Carruth, 64, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after being convicted of making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The sentence was handed down Monday by U.S. District Judge D.... Read More.

Stories tagged with: judge

Jefferson County Judge Appeals Ruling on Legal Fee Payments for Quorum Court Members

Jefferson County Judge Signs Bonus Payroll Affidavit, Resolves Funding Dispute

Judge blocks state law dealing with pharmacy benefit managers ownership of pharmacies

Jefferson County Sheriff Pays Tribute to Late Judge Robert Tolson, Jr.

Wayne Smith Appointed Desha County Judge Following Passing of Judge Richard Tindall

Employee Bonus Payments Delayed in Jefferson County After County Judge Refuses to Sign

Rick Victorino Considers Bid for Jefferson County Judge Seat

Trice lawsuit against JP’s reinstated by special judge

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed Against Jefferson County Justices of the Peace

Garland Trice booked into jail following Monday nights arrest

Judge Holds Hearing Over Mishandled Release of Violent Juvenile Offender in Jefferson County

Former Arkansas Judge Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Lying to FBI

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