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JCSO makes arrest in 2nd degree battery case

Friday, April 3 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has located and apprehended the person of interest in a recent 2nd degree battery incident that occurred at a victim's residence located on Highway 54.Deputies located 49-year-old, white male Dirk Horne hiding under clothing in a residence located on... Read More.

All non-uniformed City of Pine Bluff employees asked to work from home

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has issued a letter asking that all non-uniformed city employees work remotely from home until further notice.A copy of the letter is below:Dear Employees:As we navigate these uncertain times, I thank you for your commitment to our city. The COVID-19... Read More.

Pine Bluff Veteran’s Legal Clinic To Remain Closed

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Due to the precautions that are being taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pine Bluff Veterans Legal Clinic will remain closed until further notice. Veterans may contact The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) Help Line at 1-800-950-5817. Services are available to accept... Read More.

Arkansas governor resists calls for broader virus limits

Thursday, April 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Thursday resisted issuing a broad stay-at-home order to curb the coronavirus outbreak, even as the state’s cases increased and a second lawmaker tested positive for the virus. Health officials said the number of people with coronavirus had... Read More.

Representative Vivian Flowers tests positive for the coronavirus

Thursday, April 2 by Greg

By: Luke [email protected] second State Representative has tested positive for the coronavirus.According to a memo sent by Speaker of the House Matthew J. Shepherd to members and staff of the Arkansas House Thursday morning, Representative Vivian Flowers has informed the Speaker that she tested... Read More.

Pine Bluff court fines no longer accepted in person due to COVID-19 concerns

Thursday, April 2 by Greg

By: Luke [email protected] City of Pine Bluff has announced that court fine payments will no longer be accepted in person due to COVID-19 concerns.Money orders or cashier checks can be mailed to the following address.City Collectors Office200 E. 8th StreetPine Bluff, AR. 71601Additionally, credit... Read More.

Child, woman dead in separate fires in Pine Bluff

Thursday, April 2 by Greg

By: Ray [email protected] four-year-old child was killed in a fire on the southeast side of Pine Bluff Wednesday night and an 80 year old woman who was injured in a fire on March 27 died at a Little Rock hospital.Fire and Emergency Services Chief... Read More.

Bradley county head on collision claims the lives of three Southeast Arkansas residents

Wednesday, April 1 by Greg

A two vehicle crash in Bradley county claimed the lives of three people Wednesday morning, according to the Arkansas State Police.A 2009 Toyota and 2002 GMC were involved in the crash.30-year-old Clint Trammell of Kingsland - driver of the GMC - and 51-year-old Stacy... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson Directs State Parks To Implement New Measures for Public Health

Wednesday, April 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has approved temporary changes to Arkansas State Parks’ operations to protect public health during the COVID-19 crisis, he announced at a news conference today.The Governor has directed that Arkansas State Parks implement “day use” operations only, effective 8 a.m.... Read More.

More Jefferson county nursing home patients test positive for COVID-19; State parks to be closed to overnight camping

Wednesday, April 1 by Greg

By: Luke [email protected] of Wednesday afternoon, 10 people in the state had died from the virus and 584 people had tested positive. At least 7,354 had tested negative and 42 had recovered. In the past 24 hours over 800 tests have been conducted in... Read More.

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Arkansas state representative tests positive for coronavirus

Wednesday, April 1 by Greg

An Arkansas lawmaker has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after the Legislature met for a special session.Rep. Reginald Murdock says he's in isolation at his Marianna home and doesn't currently have any symptoms.Murdock says he underwent testing on Monday. Arkansas lawmakers met last... Read More.

Arkansas prison farm worker tests positive for coronavirus

Wednesday, April 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A farm employee at an Arkansas prison has tested positive for coronavirus, the state Department of Corrections said Wednesday. Department Spokeswoman Dina Tyler said the employee at the Cummins Unit, located about 90 miles (140 kilometers) southeast of Little Rock,... Read More.