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Cities, towns and counties in Arkansas brace for budget shortages due to COVID-19

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Across the state, in every city, town and county, businesses have been shut down, and thousands have lost jobs, savings and retirement incomes that may never return. During these times, Arkansas’ cities, towns and counties are taking extraordinary steps to protect their citizens, properly... Read More.

Pine Bluff PD seeks information on burglary suspects

Friday, April 17 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Division is asking the public for help in identifying two males wanted for the crime of Commercial Burglary on April 16, 2020. The males are covered, but if anyone has information, they are asked to contact the Detective Division... Read More.

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C&L Electric provides Friday morning update on power outages

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Many people are without power in South Arkansas, and one of the larger power utility companies in the area is C&L Electric, with offices in Sheridan and Star City. A large amount of the power outages in the area at the time are for C&L... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas provides Friday morning power outage update

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Entergy Arkansas has provided an update for those customers who are still without power for the Deltaplex area. Jefferson County Altheimer Area As of 9:00 a.m. April 17, approximately 644 customers remain without power. All customers who can safely take power are expected to be restored by... Read More.

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Q&A with Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley

Friday, April 17 by Greg

One of the most important jobs in each county is the job performed by the county coroner and their deputies. They are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. At times the public is able to see... Read More.

Yolanda Canada, 54, Pine Bluff

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Booking #: 119466 Age: 54 Gender: Female Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 04-17-2020 - 1:45 am Charges: Domestic Battering III

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Kameron White, 25, Pine Bluff

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Booking #: 106280 Age: 25 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 04-10-2020 - 12:27 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant Alias Bench Warrant Order to Revoke Bond

Deputy Bradley Shell named JCSO Patrol Deputy of the Month

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Bradley Shell is the Patrol Deputy of the Month for March 2020. Deputy Shell has exceeded the expectations of a patrol deputy for the month of March. Joining the Jefferson County force over a year ago,... Read More.

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The City of Pine Bluff Recovering from Storm

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

(Pine Bluff, AR) - On Sunday, April 12, severe weather impacted several communities across the state including Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. During this time, extreme winds uprooted hundreds of trees throughout our community. Many transmission power lines and Entergy substations sustained heavy damage,... Read More.

Sen. Cotton introduces bill allowing Americans to sue China over coronavirus

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) introduced legislation that would allow Americans to sue China in federal court to "recover damages for death, injury, and economic harm caused" by the coronavirus. According to the legislators, the bill would... Read More.

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Arkansas lawmakers OK budget, ending session amid pandemic

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers approved the state’s budget for the coming year and reauthorized the Medicaid expansion Thursday, wrapping up a session fast-tracked because of the coronavirus pandemic. The House and Senate approved identical versions of the proposed $5.8 billion Revenue Stabilization... Read More.

AG William Barr issues memo prohibiting governments from imposing “special restrictions” on religious gatherings

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

Attorney General William Bar has issued a memo stating that the government "may not impose special restrictions" on religious gatherings as churches across the country raise eyebrows with large in-person ceremonies conducted against the advice of health officials. Barr emphasized recommendations from federal health officials that... Read More.

Author: Greg

Cities, towns and counties in Arkansas brace for budget shortages due to COVID-19

Pine Bluff PD seeks information on burglary suspects

C&L Electric provides Friday morning update on power outages

Entergy Arkansas provides Friday morning power outage update

Q&A with Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley

Yolanda Canada, 54, Pine Bluff

Kameron White, 25, Pine Bluff

Deputy Bradley Shell named JCSO Patrol Deputy of the Month

The City of Pine Bluff Recovering from Storm

Sen. Cotton introduces bill allowing Americans to sue China over coronavirus

Arkansas lawmakers OK budget, ending session amid pandemic

AG William Barr issues memo prohibiting governments from imposing “special restrictions” on religious gatherings

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