County judge asks elected officials to furlough employees

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday asked elected officials and department heads to furlough 30 percent of their employees as the county struggles with a loss of revenue due to the Corona virus. During a virtual meeting with elected officials, Robinson said... Read More.
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County judge pushes census participation

According to Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County has a 46.0% self-response rate as of the 27th of April to the 2020 census. The state average is 48.9%, and the national response rate is 53.2%. The importance of getting a complete COUNT for our... Read More.

Federal judge blocks Arkansas surgical abortion virus ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Arkansas’ order preventing the state’s only surgical abortion clinic from performing the procedure during the coronavirus pandemic. The decision came as health officials announced that at least 1,498 people in the state have been... Read More.
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County judge lists roads closed in county

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday provided Deltaplex News.com a list of county roads that are currently closed as a result of the storm Sunday night. Those roads are as follows: Brickey Road, Harmony Church Road, Camp Road, Tas Road, McGarity Road, Stage Coach,... Read More.
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County Judge still assessing storm damage

By Ray King Jefferson 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... Read More.
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County Judge orders curfew effective Wednesday

By Ray King Jefferson 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... Read More.
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County Judge issues order to close courthouse

By Ray King Jefferson 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,”... Read More.