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Cummins prison inmate tests positive for coronavirus

Sunday, April 12 by Greg

The Arkansas Department of Corrections is working with the Arkansas Department of Health following the COVID-19 diagnosis of one inmate at the Cummins Unit in Grady.This diagnosis is the first among the Department’s inmate and resident populations.As of Friday, April 10, 13 employees throughout... Read More.

Jefferson county records fourth COVID-19 death

Saturday, April 11 by Greg

Jefferson county has recorded its fourth death associated with the COVID-19 virus. The death is also the fourth this week.Jefferson county Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed two additional deaths to DeltaplexNews.com Saturday.The first death for Jefferson county was announced Tuesday by County Judge Gerald Robinson.... Read More.

Deltaplex on lookout for severe weather this Easter weekend

Saturday, April 11 by Greg

National Weather ServiceA severe weather outbreak is most favored along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Georgia on Sunday, but will likely affect much of southeast Arkansas into the Tennessee Valley. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail are all in play during this event.

Hutchinson: The First Line of Defense Against COVID-19

Friday, April 10 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the COVID-19 crisis Friday in his weekly radio address:LITTLE ROCK – Today I’d like to talk about the professionals who are on the front lines at the hospitals and clinics all over Arkansas who are treating our COVID-19 patients and doing... Read More.

Cynthia Yarbrough, 51, Pine Bluff

Friday, April 10 by Greg

Booking #: 107093Age: 51Gender: FemaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 04-09-2020 - 11:41 amCharges:BREAKING OR ENTERING / ARTICLES FROM VEHICLE

Arkansas AG says order restricts abortions during outbreak

Friday, April 10 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas order preventing elective surgeries during the coronavirus outbreak prohibits abortions that aren’t immediately necessary to protect the life or health of the mother, the state’s attorney general said Friday. Arkansas’ Health Department has ordered health providers to reschedule... Read More.

Senator Cotton Calls For Limits to Chinese Telecom

Friday, April 10 by Greg

Allowing Chinese firms to access our telecom network is a threat to Americans’ ability to communicate freely and securely. I urge the FCC to heed the recommendation of six U.S. agencies that China Telecom be banned from operating in the United States.https://t.co/DDixbPiiYU— Tom Cotton... Read More.

Jefferson county records second COVID-19 death

Friday, April 10 by Greg

Jefferson county has recorded its second COVID-19 death according to Jefferson county Coroner Chad Kelley.According to Kelley, a patient at Jefferson Regional passed away overnight after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Kelley was not able to provide any other details regarding the patient due... Read More.

https://www.jrmc.org/services/urinary-urology/

Local leaders discuss COVID-19 issues in online town hall meeting Thursday night

Thursday, April 9 by Greg

With the COVID-19 crisis originating in Pine Bluff, Mayor Shirley Washington has initiated a COVID-19 Task Force to help come up with solutions for the ongoing crisis.Washington spoke about the people who are on the task force in a virtual town hall meeting Thursday... Read More.

Pine Bluff Arsenal designs and produces Face Masks to Protect the Force

Thursday, April 9 by Greg

On Jan. 20, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern due to COVID-19. On Jan. 31, 2020, the Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in the United States.In response to these declarations, the Center... Read More.

White Hall school district has received more than 100 school choice applications

Thursday, April 9 by Greg

White Hall Superintendent Doug Dorris spoke on the Will and Greg show Thursday morning about sign ups for school choice within the White Hall school district. Dorris said there are more requests to attend school at White Hall than the district will be able... Read More.

Easing Arkansas absentee voting rules due to virus rejected

Thursday, April 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday rejected an effort to allow voters this fall to cast an absentee ballot without an excuse because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Joint Budget Committee rejected the proposal, which would have waived state law that only... Read More.