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Jefferson county curfew addressed at Quorum Court meeting

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith facemasks and gloves on and spread out through the entire lobby of the Jefferson County Courthouse, the Quorum Court met for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this time combined both committee meetings and the regular meeting into... Read More.

Pine Bluff District Court closed because of Mayor’s order

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

As a result of an order by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington Monday, Pine Bluff District Court where Judge John Kearney presides is closed.According to an email from Chief Deputy Clerk Veronica Young on Tuesday, there are no longer any staff in the office... Read More.

Governor again rejects calls for state-wide stay at home order

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he believed it was important to have a state-wide policy in relation to dealing with the Corona virus, again rejecting calls for a mandatory stay-at-home policy statewide.At his daily press conference on COVID-19, the governor... Read More.

County Judge orders curfew effective Wednesday

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has instituted a curfew effective Wednesday April 8 to discourage public gatherings.Like the curfew imposed in the city of Pine Bluff, the county curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and all non-essential... Read More.

3rd lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus

Monday, April 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A third Arkansas lawmaker said Monday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, days before the Legislature is set to meet for this year’s session.Rep. Les Warren said in a statement that he was told by his physician Sunday... Read More.

Fire Department reports fewer calls in March compared to last year

Monday, April 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith new guidelines in place as a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department reported 159 fewer calls in March that in March 2019.According to the monthly reports released Monday, firefighters responded to 329 calls last... Read More.

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Governor closes schools for rest of the year

Monday, April 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that all schools in the state will be closed for on-campus learning for the remainder of the school year.Hutchinson was joined at his daily COVID-19 press conference by Education Secretary Johnny Key who said schools in... Read More.

Supreme Court issues new guidelines for judges

Saturday, April 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Supreme Court has issued additional guidelines for judges regarding the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.In an order issued Friday, Chief Justice John Dan Kemp said that while the courts will remain open, the previously ordered suspension all in-person proceedings in all appellate,... Read More.

County Judge issues order to close courthouse

Saturday, April 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued an order closing the county courthouse effective Tuesday April 7 and lasting through Friday April 24.“County leaders and emergency management staff are constantly monitoring developments and strategizing about additional steps needed to protect the public,”... Read More.

Governor signs order barring motels, hotels from renting to out of state recreational travelers

Saturday, April 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has issued an order prohibiting the state’s hotels and motels from renting rooms to people from out of state who come here for recreational purposes.In his daily press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor said the order... Read More.

Jefferson County Historical Museum to close until June 3

Friday, April 3 by Ray King

According to an announcement sent to Deltaplex News,The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Historical Museum will be closed until June 3rd to COVID-19.The museum is located in the old train station at 4th Avenue and State Street.

Supreme Court orders hearing in prisoner case

Friday, April 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed and sent back to Jefferson County Circuit Court a civil rights and medical malpractice lawsuit involving a man currently housed in a state prison in Lincoln County.The high court said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis... Read More.