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Jefferson County Court Tensions Escalate Amid Legal Disputes

Wednesday, July 30 by Luke Matheson

Months of growing tension between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court have led to increasing concerns over the legality and appropriateness of court operations — a situation that could ultimately be decided in court. In recent interviews with Deltaplex News,... Read More.

Arkansas Access to Justice and Delta Justice Center Partner to Create Free Legal Services Directory

Monday, March 24 by Luke Matheson

The Delta Justice Center is partnering with Arkansas Access to Justice to compile and produce a directory of free legal resource providers throughout the state. This resource will be available for Arkansans who are interested in applying for legal services and serve as a comprehensive... Read More.

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Arkansas Dept. of Public Safety names new Chief of Staff & new Legal Counsel

Tuesday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Secretary Col. Mike Hagar announced today that he has named Eric Wacaster as the new DPS Chief Legal Counsel, effective March 3, 2025. Additionally, Col. Hagar publicly congratulated Joan Shipley for her appointment as DPS... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Adopts Temporary Procedures Amidst Legal Challenges

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

By Ray King For the first time since 2022, the Jefferson County Quorum Court has a procedures ordinance, but there is a catch, it is only good until Feb. 28. Under state law, at their first meeting of the year, quorum courts are supposed to adopt... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge discusses tax dollars from legal marijuana growth facility

Wednesday, November 23 by Staff

The failure of the recent amendment to the Arkansas Constitution which would have legalized the recreational use of marijuana was a topic of discussion Tuesday when Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Lincoln County currently has one legal grow... Read More.

County Judge, Quorum Court ordered to pay legal fees in FOIA lawsuit

Tuesday, November 8 by Ray King

A lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court on or about January 28, 2022 in Jefferson County, State of Arkansas, against twelve Quorum Court Members and the County Judge of Jefferson County seeking declaratory relief and actions in relation to disclosure of documents under... Read More.

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medical marijuana funding drives for legal recreational marijuana

Thursday, November 3 by Ray King

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The call went out from leaders in the medical marijuana industry: Money was needed for a Missouri ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. Their colleagues responded. Marijuana farms, manufacturers and retailers provided millions of dollars that footed a... Read More.

legal marijuana, gambling rollback petitions submitted

Monday, July 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of initiatives to legalize recreational marijuana and scale back casino gambling submitted thousands of signatures Friday in the hopes of getting their proposals on the Arkansas ballot. Friday was the deadline for groups to turn in the signatures needed... Read More.

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Supreme Court says school mask mandate legal

Friday, April 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a judge’s decision to block a school district’s mask mandate that was implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Justices reversed the temporary restraining order issued against the Bentonville School District’s mask requirement.... Read More.

Hunter Brittain’s Legal Team Issues Statement on Conviction and Sentencing of Former Lonoke Deputy Sheriff Michael Davis

Friday, March 18 by Staff

Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorneys Ben Crump and Devon M. Jacob issued the following statement on the conviction of former sergeant Michael Davis in the fatal shooting of Hunter Brittain. “The jury spoke clearly today when it found former Lonoke Deputy Sheriff... Read More.

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Veteran’s legal clinic set Nov. 12

Wednesday, November 4 by Ray King

The next Veterans Legal Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. at First Assembly Church Life Center West Campus, 3206 S. Hazel St. Veterans Day will be celebrated nationally on Wednesday, Nov. 11th. The Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that we... Read More.

Legal opinion sought on liquor store closing time

Wednesday, April 22 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Attorney will be asked to determine if liquor stores can be ordered to close at 9 p.m. because of curfew ordered by Mayor Shirley Washington. At a virtual meeting of the city council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday afternoon, Police... Read More.

Stories tagged with: legal

Jefferson County Court Tensions Escalate Amid Legal Disputes

Arkansas Access to Justice and Delta Justice Center Partner to Create Free Legal Services Directory

Arkansas Dept. of Public Safety names new Chief of Staff & new Legal Counsel

Jefferson County Quorum Court Adopts Temporary Procedures Amidst Legal Challenges

Lincoln County Judge discusses tax dollars from legal marijuana growth facility

County Judge, Quorum Court ordered to pay legal fees in FOIA lawsuit

medical marijuana funding drives for legal recreational marijuana

legal marijuana, gambling rollback petitions submitted

Supreme Court says school mask mandate legal

Hunter Brittain’s Legal Team Issues Statement on Conviction and Sentencing of Former Lonoke Deputy Sheriff Michael Davis

Veteran’s legal clinic set Nov. 12

Legal opinion sought on liquor store closing time

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