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Judge to call special Quorum Court meeting to name Woods replacement

Thursday, September 24 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Thursday afternoon that he will probably have to call a special meeting of the Quorum Court to name a replacement for Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., who announced Wednesday that he would be retiring Oct. 1. Contacted... Read More.

Arkansas asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over virus mandates

Wednesday, September 23 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas attorney general’s office has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit a group of Republican legislators filed challenging the state’s coronavirus restrictions, saying the mandates are valid under a 1973 law on disasters. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office... Read More.

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County judge orders wearing masks in county buildings

Wednesday, July 15 by Greg

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has ordered all county employees and visitors to county buildings to wear a mask if social distancing is not possible. In a memo dated July 14, Robinson said, “Given the widespread community transmission of COVID-19, Jefferson County remains committed to... Read More.

Judge releases man accused of threatening to kill family member on own recognizance

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

By Ray King A Jefferson County man who was arrested Wednesday after allegedly threatening a member of his family was released on his own recognizance after a court hearing Thursday. Deputy Prosecutor Jay Girard asked Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney to release Robert Collins, 43,... Read More.

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Federal judge upholds use of sedative in Arkansas executions

Monday, June 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday upheld Arkansas’ execution process, ruling that the state can continue to use a sedative in lethal injections that other states have backed away from and rejecting claims that its use amounts to cruel and... Read More.

Judge eases Arkansas petition signature rule due to pandemic

Tuesday, May 26 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a requirement that signatures on initiative petitions be witnessed in person because of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. District Judge P.K. Holmes on Monday issued a preliminary injunction preventing the state... Read More.

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Judge ends Arkansas’ 2-year limit on campaign contributions

Thursday, May 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has made his temporary injunction permanent in allowing Arkansas candidates for statewide office to accept campaign donations more than two years before an election. U.S. District Judge James Moody Jr.’s move Tuesday reinforced his initial ruling that... Read More.

Judge rejects Arkansas inmates’ bid for more virus steps

Tuesday, May 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected an effort to require Arkansas to release inmates at high risk of contracting the coronavirus and to take other steps to curb the virus’s spread in its prisons. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker denied... Read More.

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Judge Rob Wyatt not sure how jury trials can be conducted under Social Distancing directives

Thursday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray King As city and county government buildings and offices begin to reopen after being shut down because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, district and circuit courts are following suit beginning Monday. Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., the administrative judge for the 11-West Judicial District which... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. provides and County Judge Robinson approves proposed plan in response to county furlough ordinance

Monday, May 11 by Greg

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has provided DeltaplexNews.com with a copy of his proposed plan in response to Jefferson County Ordinance No. 2020-31, passed by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court last Tuesday evening. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has approved the sheriffs plan. “I... Read More.

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Federal judge rejects abortion clinic’s bid to block virus test rule

Thursday, May 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a request by Arkansas’ only surgical abortion clinic to block a rule requiring a negative coronavirus test before a woman undergoes the procedure. U.S. District Judge Brian Miller rejected the motion to prevent the... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses furlough ordinance

Wednesday, May 6 by Ray King

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved an ordinance mandating a 30 percent workforce reduction which will be accomplished through furloughs for many of the county’s departments. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, County Judge Gerald Robinson said he didn’t... Read More.

Stories tagged with: judge

Judge to call special Quorum Court meeting to name Woods replacement

Arkansas asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over virus mandates

County judge orders wearing masks in county buildings

Judge releases man accused of threatening to kill family member on own recognizance

Federal judge upholds use of sedative in Arkansas executions

Judge eases Arkansas petition signature rule due to pandemic

Judge ends Arkansas’ 2-year limit on campaign contributions

Judge rejects Arkansas inmates’ bid for more virus steps

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. provides and County Judge Robinson approves proposed plan in response to county furlough ordinance

Federal judge rejects abortion clinic’s bid to block virus test rule

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses furlough ordinance

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