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Contentious Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Ends in Stalemate Over Agenda Dispute

Monday, July 14 by Alex Bivens

Another Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting was marked by disagreement and disruption Monday night at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Once again, two separate agenda packets were presented—one from the office of County Judge Gerald Robinson and another from the County Clerk’s office. The conflicting documents... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Faces Continued Discord Amid Budget Disputes

Tuesday, July 8 by Luke Matheson

A committee meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court once again saw heated exchanges and internal discord, continuing a trend of contentious sessions over the past several months. Despite the disagreements, the committees managed to secure enough support to advance four appropriations to the... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting to Address Veto Override and Budget Transfers

Tuesday, July 8 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court will hold its monthly committee meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, followed by a full quorum court meeting immediately following committee meetings.. The Quorum Court agenda includes several items of new business,... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court hears proposal for energy farm and data center

Sunday, June 29 by Ray King

A proposal to create a data center and solar farm to provide energy for the center was discussed by the Grant County Quorum Court at its recent meeting. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Clark Bixler, director of development for Clear Cloud Energy told the... Read More.

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Garland Trice booked into jail following Monday nights arrest

Wednesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: Garland Trice, 76, has been released from both the hospital and the Jefferson County Jail following his arrest at a Quorum Court meeting on Monday night. According to the Jefferson County jail log, Trice was booked at 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday and released just... Read More.

Quorum Court Tensions Rise as Budget Veto Overridden and Employee Bonuses Approved

Tuesday, June 10 by Luke Matheson

In a continuation of escalating tensions within the county government, a second quorum court meeting was held following a failed attempt by County Judge Gerald Robinson to convene the body Monday night. That initial meeting ended in controversy after eight Justices of the Peace... Read More.

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Contentious Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Ends in Walkout, Arrest

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

Another Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting devolved into controversy and chaos Monday night, as disputes over procedural legitimacy and decorum led to a walkout by Justices and the eventual arrest of a community activist. Tensions flared at the outset of the meeting when Justice Alfred... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Justices Fail to Attend Meeting

Tuesday, June 3 by Luke Matheson

Another scheduled meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court ended in frustration Tuesday night as a lack of attendance once again brought local government operations to a standstill. Only four Justices—Ted Hardin, Conley Byrd, Margarette Williams, and Patricia Royal-Johnson—were present, far short of the quorum... Read More.

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Two separate agendas leads to contentious quorum court meeting

Monday, May 12 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met Monday night in what began with some contention due to two agendas being presented – one from the office of the County Clerk – and a second from the office of the County Judge. All members were seated with... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Canceled Due to Low Attendance and Agenda Dispute

Tuesday, May 6 by Greg

By Ray King A scheduled meeting of committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court that was scheduled for Tuesday failed to happen as only three members of the county’s legislative body showed up. Justices of the Peace Dr. Conley Byrd, Ted Harden and Patricia Royal Johnson... Read More.

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Drew County Quorum Court sets new fee for solid waste commercial customers

Monday, April 21 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has adopted a new solid waste ordinance that will include some changes for commercial customers. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, commercial customers will pay a weekly fee of $125 for one collection and an additional $62.50 for each additional... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Procedures Amid Controversy, Budget Proposals Rejected

Monday, April 14 by Greg

By Ray King A policies and procedures ordinance setting out how the Jefferson County Quorum Court is to conduct business for the rest of this year and in 2026 that was approved by eight justices of the peace last week was approved again Monday night. County... Read More.

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Contentious Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Ends in Stalemate Over Agenda Dispute

Jefferson County Quorum Court Faces Continued Discord Amid Budget Disputes

Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting to Address Veto Override and Budget Transfers

Grant County Quorum Court hears proposal for energy farm and data center

Garland Trice booked into jail following Monday nights arrest

Quorum Court Tensions Rise as Budget Veto Overridden and Employee Bonuses Approved

Contentious Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Ends in Walkout, Arrest

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Justices Fail to Attend Meeting

Two separate agendas leads to contentious quorum court meeting

Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting Canceled Due to Low Attendance and Agenda Dispute

Drew County Quorum Court sets new fee for solid waste commercial customers

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Procedures Amid Controversy, Budget Proposals Rejected

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