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Governor says new COVID-19 cases at Cummins prison, Forrest City Correctional

Monday, April 13 by Ray King

By Ray King According to Governor Asa Hutchinson, 130 new cases of COVID-19 were reported between Sunday and Monday, bringing the current total to 1,410. At his daily press conference Monday, the governor said of those new cases, 98 were reported in either the Federal Correctional... Read More.

County Judge still assessing storm damage

Monday, April 13 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Monday that he and his staff are still assessing the damage that resulted from a powerful storm that hit the county Sunday night, causing numerous power outages and resulting in one fatality. "There's significant damage," Robinson said... Read More.

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Governor talks about PBHS ceremony at COVID-19 press conference

Friday, April 10 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday was asked about a celebration held at Pine Bluff High School to recognize graduating seniors who will not be able to participate in a formal ceremony. The celebration involved students, faculty and administrators gathering in their vehicles while... Read More.

County jail population down thanks to state help

Friday, April 10 by Ray King

By Ray King The Jefferson County Adult Detention Center on Friday had 245 detainees, one of the lowest numbers the facility has seen in recent months, thanks to some help from the state. On Thursday, the Department of Corrections picked up 14 men who had previously... Read More.

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COVID-19 cases increase as do recoveries in Arkansas

Thursday, April 9 by Ray King

By Ray King The number of reported cases of the Corona virus continues to increase in Arkansas but so does the number of people who have recovered from the virus. During Governor Asa Hutchinson’s daily press conference on COVID-19, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said... Read More.

Star City High Seniors to be told about graduation requitements

Thursday, April 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A letter to seniors in the Star City School District said administrators from the district will be in contact with each senior to inform them of their graduation status, device return and any outstanding charges. According to the letter, the district is reaching... Read More.

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WHPD Chief Greg Shapiro gives update on COVID-19 procedures for his department

Wednesday, April 8 by Ray King

By Ray King White Hall Police Chief Greg Shapiro said Wednesday his officers will not be enforcing the curfew ordered by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Shapiro said his officers will be enforcing... Read More.

Governor says coronavirus death toll unchanged

Wednesday, April 8 by Ray King

By Ray King The latest report from Governor Asa Hutchinson Wednesday indicated that the number of deaths resulting from the COVID-19 virus has remained at 18 since Tuesday, one of those in southeast Arkansas and eight more in the central part of the state. Tuesday night,... Read More.

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Jefferson county curfew addressed at Quorum Court meeting

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray King With 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.

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

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas 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 King Jefferson 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.

Author: Ray King

Governor says new COVID-19 cases at Cummins prison, Forrest City Correctional

County Judge still assessing storm damage

Governor talks about PBHS ceremony at COVID-19 press conference

County jail population down thanks to state help

COVID-19 cases increase as do recoveries in Arkansas

Star City High Seniors to be told about graduation requitements

WHPD Chief Greg Shapiro gives update on COVID-19 procedures for his department

Governor says coronavirus death toll unchanged

Jefferson county curfew addressed at Quorum Court meeting

Pine Bluff District Court closed because of Mayor’s order

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

County Judge orders curfew effective Wednesday

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