County Judge still assessing storm damage

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Monday that he and his staff are still assessing the damage that resulted from a powerful storm that hit the county Sunday night, causing numerous power outages and resulting in one fatality."There's significant damage," Robinson said...

Judge Gerald Robinson reports Pine Bluff’s first COVID-19 death

UPDATE 1:35 P.M. - Governor Asa Hutchinson says the number of deaths in Arkansas remains at 18 as it has the past two days. No additional deaths have been reported to the State Health Department according to the Governor.UPDATE 11:45 A.M. - Coroner Chad Kelley...
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County Judge orders curfew effective Wednesday

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has instituted a curfew effective Wednesday April 8 to discourage public gatherings.Like the curfew imposed in the city of Pine Bluff, the county curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and all non-essential...

County Judge issues order to close courthouse

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued an order closing the county courthouse effective Tuesday April 7 and lasting through Friday April 24.“County leaders and emergency management staff are constantly monitoring developments and strategizing about additional steps needed to protect the public,”...
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Jefferson County Judge encourages absentee voting during runoff elections

BY: RAY KINGJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Friday that while the courthouse will open Monday, access will be limited.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Robinson said voters are encouraged to vote absentee ballots for the Democratic...
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Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears Orders Curfew For Minors

Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears has issued a curfew for minors in light of the COVID-19 crisis in Southeast Arkansas.An order signed by Spears states:“For the safety and civility of the citizens of this county during the trying times of the Coronavirus Outbreak, a...

Arkansas judge temporarily blocks new dispensary licenses

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge blocked the state Tuesday from issuing more licenses to sell medical marijuana after a state panel rejected Pine Bluff dispensary’s license application. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen granted a temporary restraining order...