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Former Arkansas Gov. David Pryor hospitalized with COVID-19

Tuesday, July 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator, is hospitalized in Little Rock after testing positive for COVID-19, his family said in a statement Monday. David Pryor and his wife, Barbara Pryor, both received positive test results Friday for... Read More.

Federal inmate convicted of killing Arkansas family put to death

Tuesday, July 14 by Greg

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The federal government on Tuesday carried out its first execution in almost two decades, killing by lethal injection a man convicted of murdering an Arkansas family in a 1990s plot to build a whites-only nation in the Pacific Northwest. The... Read More.

Jefferson county to enter lease agreement for new government buildings

Monday, July 13 by Greg

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an ordinance which will allow the county to enter into a lease purchase agreement with the P3 Group who will arrange financing, then build a new Jefferson County Health Department, Veteran’s Service Office and... Read More.

Authorities investigating Bradley county homicide

Monday, July 13 by Greg

According to the Arkansas State Police, Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered the body of 44-year-old Crissy Lee Jacks in Banks earlier today. Based on evidence found at the residence, Special Agents of the Criminal Investigation Division are treating the case as a homicide. Jacks’ body... Read More.

Jefferson County records small spike in positive COVID-19 cases

Monday, July 13 by Greg

By Ray King As the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas nears 29,000, there is still debate about the importance and necessity of wearing a mask. At his daily press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson was asked about the debate.He cited the example of Benton... Read More.

FDA warns 59 hand sanitizer varieties may be toxic due to methanol

Monday, July 13 by Greg

The Food and Drug Administration is once again adding to its list of hand sanitizers to avoid because of its potential toxicity. A total of 59 hand sanitizing products have now tested positive for methanol contamination, with some already recalled. Methanol, according to the FDA,... Read More.

40% of People Infected With COVID-19 Have This in Common

Monday, July 13 by Greg

According to new guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlighted as part of their COVID-19 Pandemic Planning Scenarios section on the CDC website, their “current best estimate” is that approximately 40% of people infected... Read More.

Jefferson County records 27th Coronavirus death

Monday, July 13 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 27th community related Coronavirus death after a death late last week. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was an African American female in her 80’s that passed away at Jefferson Regional. This is the first... Read More.

White House, VA launch REACH — a call to action to engage the nation in preventing suicide

Monday, July 13 by Greg

The White House and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have launched the REACH national public health campaign aimed at empowering all Americans to play a critical role in preventing suicide. The goal of REACH, which was established by the President’s Roadmap... Read More.

Law enforcement officers launch “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine” enforcement

Monday, July 13 by Greg

Law enforcement officers across Arkansas are set to begin a week-long concerted speed enforcement plan next week. The operation will be publicized across the state using a public message headline, “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”. The intensified enforcement plan involving both state and... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. warns of COVID related scams

Monday, July 13 by Greg

As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues to evolve, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting our communities. We are working to guard against criminals who might seek to exploit this crisis for their own personal profit. We remain committed to ensuring that the... Read More.

Bond set in felony domestic battery allegation.

Monday, July 13 by Greg

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested Saturday for the same offense. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.