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PBPD in early stages of a homicide investigation

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation after a victim was found deceased in his home in the 100 block of Talbot Street Thursday afternoon. Family members at the scene identified the victim as 48-year-old Armechi Morgan of... Read More.

Causes of death released for seven of eight Coronavirus deaths in Pine Bluff

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

DeltaplexNews.com has obtained information on seven of the eight deaths linked to the coronavirus in Pine Bluff. These seven deaths all took place at Jefferson Regional, while the additional death took place at UAMS in Little Rock. The first death was a 67-year-old African American... Read More.

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PB City Council recommends new 10-year contract for EASI Ambulance Service

Thursday, April 23 by Greg

By Ray King Two committees of the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday recommended that the full council approve a new 10-year contract for Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI)l. The company still has about three years on its current contract which was renewed in 2018. The... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh to step away on June 30

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

Dr. Jeremy Owoh has confirmed to DeltaplexNews.com that he has informed his staff that he has tendered his resignation. His final day will be June 30. Owoh was named Superintendent in September 2018 after the state Education Board voted to classify Pine Bluff as a district... Read More.

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Hutchinson: Some COVID-19 restrictions are set to be lifted beginning next week

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

An additional 49 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state, which brings the total number of positive cases to 2,276 over all. 13 if the 49 cases are from Cummins prison. Hutchinson said certain restrictions will be lifted beginning Monday if the number... Read More.

PBPD Chief says tickets could be issued to violating town curfew; reckless driving

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant told DeltaplexNews.com Wednesday that over 100 warnings have been issued for curfew violators, but no hard copy citations have been issued. However, if a person is warned, then is found congregating at another location, they could now receive a... Read More.

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Veterans missing coronavirus stimulus checks must register by Wednesday or miss out on cash this year

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

Veterans with dependents who did not receive their coronavirus stimulus payments must contact the Treasury Department by midday Wednesday or miss out on $500 or more until next spring. The sudden deadline comes less than a week after Veterans Affairs leaders announced a deal... Read More.

Federal court allows Arkansas ban on surgical abortions due to virus

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed Arkansas to ban most surgical abortions during the coronavirus pandemic. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved a judge’s temporary restraining order that allowed surgical abortions to continue... Read More.

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Lawsuit filed over coronavirus outbreak at Arkansas prison

Tuesday, April 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The ACLU of Arkansas has released this news release after an emergency complaint was filed against Governor Asa Hutchinson. Here is the full news release they sent out: “Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the law firm... Read More.

Arkansas parties make changes to conventions amid COVID-19

Tuesday, April 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ two dominant political parties have changed the way national convention delegates will be elected amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Democratic Party of Arkansas will meet electronically while the Republican Party of Arkansas will elect its national delegates at regional... Read More.

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Simmons First National: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

Tuesday, April 21 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $77.2 million. The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 68 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 65 cents per share. The... Read More.

C&L Electric CEO says there are only around 500 customers who remain without power

Tuesday, April 21 by Greg

As many in the Deltaplex area suffered power outages due to the Easter Sunday storms both Entergy and C&L Electric Cooperatives have been working hard to restore power to their customers. As of Tuesday morning, most Entergy Arkansas customers have had power restored, while C&L... Read More.

Author: Greg

PBPD in early stages of a homicide investigation

Causes of death released for seven of eight Coronavirus deaths in Pine Bluff

PB City Council recommends new 10-year contract for EASI Ambulance Service

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh to step away on June 30

Hutchinson: Some COVID-19 restrictions are set to be lifted beginning next week

PBPD Chief says tickets could be issued to violating town curfew; reckless driving

Veterans missing coronavirus stimulus checks must register by Wednesday or miss out on cash this year

Federal court allows Arkansas ban on surgical abortions due to virus

Lawsuit filed over coronavirus outbreak at Arkansas prison

Arkansas parties make changes to conventions amid COVID-19

Simmons First National: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

C&L Electric CEO says there are only around 500 customers who remain without power

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