PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Jefferson County began Monday night with a budget and finance committee meeting to present County Judge Gerald Robinson’s newly revised budget to the full quorum court. The ...

2 days ago · WHITE HALL, Ark. — During an event held at the White Hall Community Center, there were hundreds of Jefferson County employees in attendance hoping to grab a free meal, get assistance with unpaid ...

2 days ago · Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has also expressed how this shutdown has impacted his office due to the fact that the electric bill that is normally paid for by the county, had not been paid.

Jan 21, 2025 · Issues with an ongoing government shutdown in Jefferson County continue after a third failed attempt to pass a 2025 budget.

Jan 16, 2025 · Jefferson County leaders continue to discuss budget issues that led to shutdown. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, there are two budget proposals, but the only one Judge...

Jan 17, 2025 · PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Frustration and concern are growing for many employees in Jefferson County still not being paid. This comes after multiple budget failures during the quorum court meetings this week leading to the county’s government shutting down.

Jan 17, 2025 · The Jefferson County Community came together to discuss Wednesday night’s quorum court meeting that failed to put in place the 2025 budget for the second time this year, leaving many people without a paycheck amid a county government shutdown.

After disagreements on both sides about the other’s budget a final vote was not reached, leading to a county government operations shutdown. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. along with several county...

Jan 24, 2025 · JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark (KATV) — The government shutdown in Jefferson County continues. What was billed as a special meeting of the Quorum Court failed to materialize tonight, when too few...

Jan 21, 2025 · Issues with an ongoing government shutdown in Jefferson County continue after a third failed attempt to pass a 2025 budget.