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World War II era aircraft perform flyover in Pine Bluff to honor frontline medical workers

Saturday, May 9 by Greg

A team of pilots, including Steuart Walton, chairman of the Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force, embarked on a 15-city flyover on Saturday in a fleet of World War II era aircraft to pay respect to those who died from COVID-19 and to show support... Read More.

Local courts establish guidelines for reopening on May 18

Friday, May 8 by Greg

On Monday, May 18th, Jefferson County Judge Kimberly Bridgforth and Pine Bluff Judge John Kearney's District Court will re-open to the public. Jefferson County District Court will be operating as a Drive-Thru. Please call (870) 541-4646 prior to that date, so your case can be... Read More.

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Fourth Cummins prison inmate dies from COVID-19

Friday, May 8 by Greg

A fourth inmate from Cummins Prison has died from the Coronavirus according to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. Kelley told DeltaplexNews.com that a white male in his 70’s passed away Friday afternoon at Jefferson Regional. The particulars of the inmates are as follows: African American male in... Read More.

Video: Two C-130’s fly over Jefferson Regional as part of Operation American Resolve

Friday, May 8 by Greg

The Arkansas Air National Guard’s 189th Airlift Wing and U.S. Air Force’s 19th Airlift Wing, 314th Airlift Wing and Air Force Reserve’s 913th Airlift Group to show appreciation to healthcare heroes for their countless hours of selfless service helping the citizens of Arkansas and fighting against the COVID-19... Read More.

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World War II era planes to flyover Pine Bluff Saturday to salute COVID-19 responders

Friday, May 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (TB&P) — A team of pilots, including Steuart Walton, chairman of the Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force, will embark on a one-day, 15-city flyover of the state Saturday with a fleet of World War II-era aircraft to pay respect to those who... Read More.

Saracen Casino Annex to utilize social distancing upon reopening

Friday, May 8 by Greg

By Ray King The Saracen Casino Annex, which has been closed for more than a month is scheduled to reopen May 18 and project manager Carlton Saffa said Friday that he has talked to a number of employees who were furloughed when the state ordered... Read More.

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Federal judge rejects abortion clinic’s bid to block virus test rule

Thursday, May 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a request by Arkansas’ only surgical abortion clinic to block a rule requiring a negative coronavirus test before a woman undergoes the procedure. U.S. District Judge Brian Miller rejected the motion to prevent the... Read More.

Cause of death released for several more Jefferson County COVID-19 related deaths

Thursday, May 7 by Greg

DeltaplexNews.com obtained and released information on seven of the eight deaths linked to the coronavirus in Jefferson County on April 23. Since that date 11 more people have died from the virus in Jefferson County, and we have obtained records on those victims. The records... Read More.

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Requests for Arkansas virus business grants reach $147M

Thursday, May 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than $147 million in requests were submitted for Arkansas grants intended to help businesses comply with new coronavirus safety rules, officials said Thursday, nearly three times the amount set aside for the program. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission said... Read More.

Murphy Oil moving headquarters from Arkansas to Texas

Thursday, May 7 by Greg

EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) — Murphy Oil Corp. on Wednesday said it’s closing its El Dorado, Arkansas, headquarters and moving to Houston. The independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company cited the steep drop in crude oil prices in its decision to close... Read More.

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Saracen Casino Resort subcontractors test positive for COVID-19

Thursday, May 7 by Greg

Several employees of subcontractors on the Saracen Casino Resort have tested positive for COVID-19 according to the Arkansas Times. Those workers have been in isolation according to the article. When asked if there were more than 10 workers, Quapaw Tribal Chairman John Berrey told the... Read More.

Dennis Brasfield, 61, Pine Bluff

Wednesday, May 6 by Greg

Booking #: 102960 Age: 61 Gender: Male Race: Other Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 05-06-2020 - 1:33 am Charges: Domestic Battering III Violation of a protection order-VIOLATION OF A PROTECTION ORDER Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR

Author: Greg

World War II era aircraft perform flyover in Pine Bluff to honor frontline medical workers

Local courts establish guidelines for reopening on May 18

Fourth Cummins prison inmate dies from COVID-19

Video: Two C-130’s fly over Jefferson Regional as part of Operation American Resolve

World War II era planes to flyover Pine Bluff Saturday to salute COVID-19 responders

Federal judge rejects abortion clinic’s bid to block virus test rule

Requests for Arkansas virus business grants reach $147M

Murphy Oil moving headquarters from Arkansas to Texas

Saracen Casino Resort subcontractors test positive for COVID-19

Dennis Brasfield, 61, Pine Bluff

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