Arkansas court won’t prohibit judge from hearing AG’s cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the state attorney general’s request to prohibit a judge who demonstrated against the death penalty from handling any cases involving her office. In a 4-3 decision, justices rejected the request by Attorney General... Read More.

District Judge Kim Bridgforth Announces Run For Another Term

Jefferson County District Court Judge Kim Bridgforth has announced that she will seek re-election for the office of Jefferson County District Court Judge Division I, position 1. The court is responsible for all county and state misdemeanors and traffic violations, and one-half of all... Read More.
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County Judge Joined Good Morning Deltaplex Thursday Morning

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Greg Horne and Wil Jenkins on The Voice of the Delta, Oldies 10-1.3 Thursday morning in studio.  Judge Robinson discussed a wide range of topics concerning Jefferson county, including budgeting, flood relief, and the casino.    He also opened... Read More.
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Jefferson County Lawsuit Request Special Judge

The Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court has been asked to assign a special judge to hear the case of Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., who is suing County Judge Gerald Robinson and contending that Robinson’s reduction in force policy prevents... Read More.
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Contracts to Repair County Building Roofs Finalized by County Judge

Jefferson County has finalized contracts to repair county buildings that were damaged from the recent hailstorm and heavy rains. Jefferson County Judge Booker Clemons shared the news in a press release. "After a lot of time, energy, contracts, research and ensuring that all guidelines of insurance... Read More.

County Judge Rails Against Election Commission

What started out as a routine ordinance Monday night requesting that the Jefferson County Quorum Court appropriate $35,000 to help cover the cost of elections resulted in County Judge Booker Clemons venting his frustration with the County Board of Election Commissioners. Describing the act as... Read More.
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Arkansas judge seeks removal of investigator in ethics case

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- An Arkansas judge who was banned from hearing execution cases after participating in an anti-death penalty demonstration is seeking the removal of an attorney investigating his ethics complaint against the state Supreme Court. An attorney for Pulaski County Circuit Judge... Read More.