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Woods asks Quorum Court for emergency money totally over $900K

Tuesday, July 11 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., has asked the Quorum Court to pass two emergency supplemental appropriation ordinances to fund the adult detention center and the juvenile center. At a meeting of Quorum Court committees Tuesday, copies of the appropriations and a letter... Read More.

Woods contends Robinson court order illegal

Monday, June 26 by Ray King

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Friday appealed a Jefferson County Court order issued by County Judge Gerald Robinson that transferred money from County General and the Detention Facilities Maintenance and Operation fund to reserve funds. The order, dated May 25, called for transferring... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods discusses recent trip and methods to combat violence in the youth

Wednesday, June 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this month, a big contingent from the city and Jefferson County attended an out-of-state event in Philadelphia and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. was amongst those present. Tuesday, Woods joined Oldies 101.3 morning show and host Greg Horne asked Woods to explain the purpose of... Read More.

Sheriff Woods discusses tragic death at W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

Tuesday, June 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the tragic death of detainee Treveon McDaniel, who was found in his single-person cell at the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center last week. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. joined the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday and he was... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods talks about the lawsuit: Explains how it will take care of previous obligations

Friday, May 5 by Alex Bivens

Legal action by Jefferson County against the city of Pine Bluff that began over a squabble over fees to house city prisoners in the county jail was settled this week with Jefferson County being awarded over $400,000 to cover the costs the city incurred... Read More.

Woods discusses Quorum Court conflict

Wednesday, May 3 by Alex Bivens

For the past few months, a majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court and County Judge Gerald Robinson have failed to approve any legislation due to conflicts between the two sides. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who has sued Robinson over finances for... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods says he understands both sides; Endorses 5/8th cent GFPB sales tax

Tuesday, May 2 by Alex Bivens

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Woods was asked what were the good points for those opposing extending the tax for another seven years. He went on to say that he had not made up his mind on how he will vote on a... Read More.

Woods talks about recent legislation to build additional prison space

Thursday, April 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this week, Governor Sarah Sanders signed legislation that, among other things, sets aside money to build additional prison space. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. was asked about the legislation. The legislation also requires that people convicted of certain... Read More.

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Woods talks sentencing guideline reccomendations

Tuesday, March 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

In addition to money to add 3,000 new prison beds, Governor Sarah Sanders is calling for legislative reforms of the criminal justice systems sentencing guidelines. Specifically, the reforms would deal with violent offenders and require that people convicted of capital murder, first-degree murder, and rape... Read More.

Woods discusses Governors prison iniative

Tuesday, March 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Monday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders proposed a $470 million package for new prison beds and changes in current sentencing laws dealing with violent offenders. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was at the press conference when Sanders set out the plan, and on Tuesday,... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods talks overcrowding at both the adult and juvenile detention centers

Monday, March 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Monday, talked about overcrowding at both the adult jail and juvenile detention center and then said there is a new initiative from the governor in an effort to solve the problems. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show,... Read More.

Woods discusses 4-H opportunities

Wednesday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Pia Woods with Jefferson County 4-H was asked what 4-H has going on. She went on to give this example. Jennifer Lipp, who was filling in for Greg Horne asked Woods about the process of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: woods

Woods asks Quorum Court for emergency money totally over $900K

Woods contends Robinson court order illegal

Sheriff Woods discusses recent trip and methods to combat violence in the youth

Sheriff Woods discusses tragic death at W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

Sheriff Woods talks about the lawsuit: Explains how it will take care of previous obligations

Woods discusses Quorum Court conflict

Sheriff Woods says he understands both sides; Endorses 5/8th cent GFPB sales tax

Woods talks about recent legislation to build additional prison space

Woods talks sentencing guideline reccomendations

Woods discusses Governors prison iniative

Sheriff Woods talks overcrowding at both the adult and juvenile detention centers

Woods discusses 4-H opportunities

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