- Deltaplex News

Arkansas bans gatherings of more than 10 to curb virus

Thursday, March 26 by Greg

Arkansas is banning indoor and enclosed outdoor social gatherings of more than 10 people, with few exceptions, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus that has infected at least 335 Arkansans and is blamed for three deaths, the state’s top health... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson announces $116 million plan to support healthcare workers in Arkansas

Thursday, March 26 by Greg

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is submitting a Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Project (“waiver”) to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide support to Arkansans in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Social distancing order does not place limits on community and outdoor events

Thursday, March 26 by Greg

By: Ray King The Arkansas Health Department has finalized an order placing limits on the number of people who can gather as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the order and “based on available scientific evidence, it is necessary and appropriate to take further... Read More.

Positive COVID-19 case reported at The Waters of White Hall

Thursday, March 26 by Greg

The Arkansas Health Department is now confirming 41 positive COVID-19 cases in Arkansas nursing homes, to include a positive case found Wednesday at The Waters of White Hall nursing home. Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith says the recent positive case is connected to... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

New symptoms of COVID-19 include GI issues, fatigue, no fever

Thursday, March 26 by Greg

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - During Tuesday’s press conference, Dr. Amy Acton provided new numbers regarding the coronavirus, new symptoms and encouraged people who don’t feel well to stay home. “If you don’t feel well in any way, just stay home,” Dr. Acton said. She stressed the... Read More.

$25K reward offered for information in death of Wilmar man

Thursday, March 26 by Greg

A $25,000 reward is being offered for information in the death of 26-year-old Marquis Martin of Wilmar, whose body was discovered March 7, nearly a month after he was reported missing. Martin was last seen on surveillance video at the Murphy USA gas station on... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Jefferson County Clerk outlines early voting procedures

Thursday, March 26 by Greg

By: Ray King As early voting for the March 31 runoff continues, the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office is taking extra precautions to avoid exposure to the coronavirus. County Clerk Shawndra Taggart said Thursday that a deputy at the courthouse door is taking the temperature of before... Read More.

Arkansas to ban some indoor social gatherings due to virus

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will soon ban indoor social gatherings with more than 10 people to combat a growing number of coronavirus cases in the state, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday The governor said his administration was working on a directive it will... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Jefferson County deputies discover vehicle with deceased male near Humphrey

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

Jefferson County deputies discovered a body inside a vehicle near Highway 13 in Humphrey, Arkansas. Deputies were notified of a suspicious vehicle in Humphrey at approximately 10 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the vehicle on a levee with a lifeless, white male inside. The victim has... Read More.

Tyson Foods planning second food donation in Pine Bluff after out-of-date products found in chicken giveaway

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

Approximately 40,000 pounds of chicken was given away Monday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center by the Delta Network Foodbank. Tyson Foods donated the chicken that was almost a year past the “best if used by” date on the packaging. Due to this, Tyson Foods... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Asa Hutchinson to issue directive banning social gatherings of more than 10 people

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he'd authorized emergency temporary medical licenses for medical residents who have completed one-year internships. Hutchinson said in a news conference that expediting the licensing process has added 100 new physicians to the fight against COVID-19 in the state.... Read More.

Jefferson County District Courts suspending all in-person court preceedings

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

By: Ray King Because of the Arkansas Supreme Court order suspending all in-person court proceedings through Friday, April 17, provisions have been made for persons who have court dates or citations due by that date in district or city courts Persons who have citations or court... Read More.

Author: Greg

Arkansas bans gatherings of more than 10 to curb virus

Gov. Hutchinson announces $116 million plan to support healthcare workers in Arkansas

Positive COVID-19 case reported at The Waters of White Hall

New symptoms of COVID-19 include GI issues, fatigue, no fever

$25K reward offered for information in death of Wilmar man

Jefferson County Clerk outlines early voting procedures

Jefferson County deputies discover vehicle with deceased male near Humphrey

Tyson Foods planning second food donation in Pine Bluff after out-of-date products found in chicken giveaway

Jefferson County District Courts suspending all in-person court preceedings

Current Weather