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Supreme Court Chief Justice feuding with other justices

Thursday, January 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Supreme Court and its chief justice are publicly feuding, days after she was sworn into office, over who has the authority to fire the court’s top officials. Chief Justice Karen Baker on Wednesday voided an order five members of... Read More.

Supreme Court race for chief justice to make history as two women contend for top job

Monday, November 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winner of Arkansas’ race for state Supreme Court chief justice won’t change its conservative majority and it hasn’t drawn the heavy spending of Republican groups that have targeted past campaigns. But the outcome still will make history. Justices Karen... Read More.

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Justice Delivered as Former Deputies Face Prison for Civil Rights Violations

Thursday, October 10 by Luke Matheson

Two former deputies from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office have been sentenced to federal prison for federal civil rights crimes by Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey. United States Attorney Clay Fowlkes of the Western District of Arkansas announced the sentences, which took place at the... Read More.

Prosecutor says Justice Taggart killed Father Maurice Taggart in self-defense

Monday, July 1 by Ray King

By Ray King Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter said Monday that the investigation into the death of Maurice Taggart on Aug. 30, 2023, showed that Taggart’s son, Justice, “was reasonable in using deadly force against Taggart because Taggart had first shot Justice in the chest.” Under... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Top Ranking in ATLAS Summative Assessment at Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center

Tuesday, April 2 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County, Arkansas - April 1, 2024 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the outstanding achievement of the Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) in the recent ATLAS Summative Assessment. The JJC, under the oversight of the Sheriff's Office and... Read More.

Four seek Supreme Court Chief Justice position

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two races for the Arkansas Supreme Court, including a crowded chief justice campaign, could push a court that’s been targeted by outside conservative groups even further to the right. The nonpartisan elections on Tuesday for chief justice and another seat... Read More.

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Former Council member Trafford to seek Justice of the Peace

Wednesday, November 8 by Greg

Statement from Win Trafford to Deltaplex News: I’m humbled to announce my intention to run and file for Quorum Court Justice of the Peace Position 4. I have not taken this decision lightly, and I assure you it is just the beginning of something larger. Our... Read More.

The Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court visited Jefferson County where he spoke with other judges

Friday, October 27 by Alex Bivens

The Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court paid a visit to Jefferson County Friday where he spoke with other judges, as well as attorneys. Judge John Dan Kemp has announced he will be retiring at the end of next year after serving for eight... Read More.

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PBPD Chief Richardson discusses that Justice Taggart will not be charged

Thursday, August 31 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson said Thursday that Justice Taggart, who was shot in an altercation with his father Maurice Taggart on Wednesday will not be charged in the incident. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Richardson said this. The father, Maurice Taggart, 41,... Read More.

Webb joins crowded field for State Supreme Court chief justice

Thursday, July 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Justice Barbara Webb announced Monday that she’s running for chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, the third member of the court to seek the top spot next year. Webb, who was elected to the Supreme Court in 2020, is running... Read More.

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Hiland named to Supreme Court to replace late Justice Wynne

Wednesday, July 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday named state Republican Party chairman and former federal prosecutor Cody Hiland to the Arkansas Supreme Court, giving it a conservative majority as justices prepare to take up a challenge to her education overhaul. Hiland... Read More.

Robin Wynne, justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court since 2015, dies at age 70

Thursday, June 22 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Robin Wynne, a justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court who wrote court rulings in high-profile cases on issues such as voter ID and recreational marijuana, has died. He was 70. Wynne died Wednesday night, said Marty Sullivan, the director of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: justice

Supreme Court Chief Justice feuding with other justices

Supreme Court race for chief justice to make history as two women contend for top job

Justice Delivered as Former Deputies Face Prison for Civil Rights Violations

Prosecutor says Justice Taggart killed Father Maurice Taggart in self-defense

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Top Ranking in ATLAS Summative Assessment at Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center

Four seek Supreme Court Chief Justice position

Former Council member Trafford to seek Justice of the Peace

The Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court visited Jefferson County where he spoke with other judges

PBPD Chief Richardson discusses that Justice Taggart will not be charged

Webb joins crowded field for State Supreme Court chief justice

Hiland named to Supreme Court to replace late Justice Wynne

Robin Wynne, justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court since 2015, dies at age 70

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