Residents seek solutions as Jefferson County budget stalemate threatens livelihoods
County workers and concerned residents gathered at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center in Pine Bluff on Thursday, seeking answers and solutions as
‘It’s frustrating,’ Jefferson County employees concerned about not being paid as budget issues continue
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
Jefferson County quorum court fails to pass budget for a second time in a week
Tensions were high as the Jefferson County quorum court once again failed to pass a budget. And until they can get it passed, county employees won't be getting paid.
'It’s a power struggle,' Jefferson County community 'upset' about county government shutdown over budget
Government operations are shut down in Jefferson County, which comes after county leaders failed to pass the budget in Monday night's Quorum Court meeting.
Jefferson County leaders continue to discuss budget issues that led to shutdown
Before Wednesday night’s quorum court meeting to discuss the budget, multiple leaders held separate meetings that morning to discuss the disagreements that led to the 2025 Budget not being
Jefferson County paychecks continue to be withheld while budget is in limbo
The Jefferson County quorum court failed to pass a budget earlier this week, and until they can agree on a budget, all county employees won't get paid.
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Jefferson County judges send letter to Quorum Court, county judge about ‘dire consequences’ of budget impasse
The ongoing failure to pass a Jefferson County budget has led six circuit judges to send a letter to the quorum court ...
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Jefferson County landlord helps county employee tenants amid shutdown
Hundreds in Jefferson County have been without a paycheck after a 2025 budget failed to pass multiple times. After Thursday ...
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Some Jefferson County tax bills might see a change
The 1-mill levy voters approved nearly a decade ago to fund in-county operations at Eastern Gateway Community College will no longer be collected, though Jefferson County residents shouldn’t expect to ...
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Jefferson County community meets to share concerns about county government shutdown
The Jefferson County Community came together to discuss Wednesday night’s quorum court meeting that failed to put in place ...
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Live Radio Mediation Offer Aims to Resolve Jefferson County Budget Standoff
Deltaplex Radio along with Sissy’s Log Cabin and Central Moloney invite and challenge Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson ...
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Jefferson County employees left unpaid as budget impasse stalls at quorum court meeting
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KATV) — Jefferson County remains without a budget after a contentious special meeting of the Quorum Court ended in a stalemate. The ongoing dispute between some court members ...