Richard Lee Smith, 56, Pine Bluff
Booking #:
170072
Age:
56
Gender:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Address:
Pine Bluff, AR
Booking Date:
05-19-2020 - 7:33 pm
Charges:
2nd degree assault a family or household member
Author: Greg
Jefferson County records it’s 22nd Coronavirus death
Jefferson County now has its 22nd Coronavirus death.
Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was a White female in her 90's that passed away at the Waters of White Hall nursing home late Tuesday night.
Jefferson county recorded... Read More.
Jefferson County Health Department now providing daily COVID-19 testing
The Jefferson County Health Department is now providing COVID-19 testing to the public, every day between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
No symptoms are required to receive testing.
Individuals may contact the Health Department during business hours, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, to schedule an... Read More.
Persistent rain and flooding a problem for Arkansas farmers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The wet weather has brought uncertainty to Arkansas’ spring’s harvest, as persistent rainfall has made it difficult for many farmers to plant their crops.
Along with organic vegetables, the planting of soybeans, cotton, corn and rice is also lagging, even... Read More.
VA Medical Hardship Program – help for Veterans hit by financial issues
The VA has options for Veterans who suffer from difficult financial circumstances and struggle to pay VA copayments. If a Veteran is dealing with personal circumstances like the loss of a job, a sudden decrease in income, or an increase in out-of-pocket family health... Read More.
Judge rejects Arkansas inmates’ bid for more virus steps
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected an effort to require Arkansas to release inmates at high risk of contracting the coronavirus and to take other steps to curb the virus’s spread in its prisons.
U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker denied... Read More.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office partners with AT&T to provide food to those in need
The members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with AT&T's 'Believe Arkansas' are giving back to the community in more ways than one as they continue their daily patrols while donating food to help aid those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Believe Arkansas'... Read More.
Federal Trade Commission warns against nursing homes stealing stimulus checks from patients
The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert to consumers to be on the lookout for nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are requiring residents who are on Medicaid to sign their stimulus checks over to the facilities.
In a blog post,... Read More.
UAPB foe Prairie View A&M football ineligible for postseason play in 2020-21 due to APR violations
UAPB Golden Lions SWAC opponent Prairie View A&M football will be ineligible for postseason play according to a letter sent to Prairie View Athletics on May 15.
The program is ineligible for postseason play due to multiple seasons of low Academic Performance Rates (APR), according... Read More.
White Hall City Council votes to rezone property for a gated condominium complex
The White Hall City Council passed two new ordinances Monday night in a meeting held via teleconference.
The first ordinance passed authorizes the execution of a contract to purchase and finance a pre-owned excavator at fair market value, to waive competitive bidding, and to declare... Read More.
Click it or Ticket – Zero tolerance for seat belt violators from May 22 through June 7
As the summer season begins and families set out on their travels across Arkansas, state and local law enforcement officers are sending a clear message to motorists, Click It or Ticket. Seat belt laws are enforced to protect drivers and their passengers from unnecessary... Read More.
UPDATE: Disturbance in Sulphur Springs leads to Deputy being dragged by car
UPDATE: May 19, 2020 - Jefferson County deputies have located Carlos Frazier, and have taken him into custody.
Before Frazier was captured Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. spoke about the incident on the Will and Greg Show Tuesday morning.
ORIGINAL STORY: Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched... Read More.
