Jefferson County quorum court fails to pass a budget again

Jefferson County government shutdown continues as legislative action begins to step in
Jefferson County has been on a government shutdown because the quorum court has not been able to pass a 2025 budget, and the shutdown continues after Tuesday night’s
Jefferson County quorum court fails to pass a budget again as employees continue to be without pay
After more than a month in a gridlock, the quorum court continues to push back against the county judge's proposed budget.
Gov. Sanders announces legislation to make Jefferson County adopt budget and pay staff
Without a budget in place, county staff have been without pay so far this year, and the county has not paid any vendors. Sanders said she expects the legislation to pass early next week.
Sanders proposes state legislation to fund Jefferson County
The proposed bill would require Jefferson County to revert to the previous year's budget to end a shutdown that's lasted since the beginning of January.
Gov. Sanders weighs in on Jefferson County budget dispute
Gov. Sanders said she and her office are intervening to help protect the workers who have not received pay for almost a month.
Lawmakers work to change Jefferson County budget rules
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders supports a bill that would break the budget impasse in Jefferson County and finally get county payroll out the door.
Officials investigating scene of plane crash in Pine Bluff | What we know
Officials are investigating after a plane crash happened off Alexander Road in Pine Bluff on Wednesday evening.
Fatal collision in Pine Bluff claims life of 62-year-old man
A 62-year-old man is dead following a deadly crash at the intersection of West 33rd Avenue and South Olive Street in Pine ...
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Jefferson County, Lincoln County deputies respond to plane crash
Authorities in southeast Arkansas responded to a plane crash Wednesday evening. Officials said the Metropolitan Emergency ...
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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating fatal crash on Olive Street
The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on February 5, 2025, at approximately 2:44 P.M. Officers were dispatched to the area of West 33rd Avenue and South ...
Jefferson County authorities search for plane crash, pilot located
The Arkansas State Police, Jefferson and Lincoln County Deputies joined in search for the pilot. Other first responders were ...
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces plan to restore Jefferson County operations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will make an announcement Monday morning. Officials with the governor’s ...
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Big Banjo Pizza in Pine Bluff feeds Jefferson County employees as shutdown continues
A pizza restaurant in Pine Bluff is helping those in Jefferson County impacted by the county government shutdown.