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Sheriff’s Office Partners with Lowe’s To Donate Water to Residents

Thursday, February 25 by Jennifer Lipp

SHERIFF'S OFFICE PARTNERS WITH LOWE'S TO DONATE WATER TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS: Jefferson County, AR - February 25, 2021 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Lowe's to provide bottled water to the community.Coswellyn Chambers, Lowe's District Manager and Jose Rodriguez, Lowe's Pine Bluff... Read More.

Liberty Utilities announces $250,000 donation to city and county residents

Thursday, February 25 by Ray King

For the past several days, Liberty Utilities has been issuing reports on its progress in increasing water pressure and dealing with leaks. Following is the company statement released at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.Today we are pleased to share that we are donating $250,000 to be... Read More.

Liberty Utilities Response filed today to Arkansas Public Service Commission order

Thursday, February 25 by Greg

Click here for the response by Liberty Utilities to the Arkansas Public Service Commission.

Southeast Arkansas College classes have been virtual due to low water pressure on campus

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Southeast Arkansas College President Steven Bloomberg on Thursday said water pressure inside campus buildings has forced the school to take a “wait and see” attitude on when in-person classes can resume.Bloomberg said classes have pivoted to virtual but there are still school... Read More.

Fordyce on The Cotton Belt 2021 Festival is Postponed

Thursday, February 25 by Jennifer Lipp

The Fordyce on the Cotton Belt Festival has been postponed for the foreseeable future.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff had to relocate over 300 students due to water pressure

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff currently has more than 300 students who have been moved out of campus housing because of low water pressure issues. Laurence Alexander, the chancellor of UAPB said Thursday those students are currently being housed in... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Robinson speaks on water issues

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke about the improvements involving the city wide low water pressure issues.When asked about the updates on plant one which is where the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located and the efforts to fix the... Read More.

Water pressure issues that plagued Jefferson Regional Hospital since last week have improved

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Water pressure issues that plagued Jefferson Regional Hospital since last week have improved and the hospital is back to admitting patients, according to spokeswoman Wendy Talbot.Speaking to Deltaplex News, Talbot said there were 138 patients being treated as of Thursday morning, which... Read More.

Saracen Casino resort water pressure levels back sustained and doors are back open 24/7

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

Saracen Casino water pressure levels are stable and sufficient for operations to open the doors to the public Thursday, February 25th.Carlton Saffa spoke to Deltaplex about the PSI levels at the resort and that the levels will be sustained according to Liberty Utilities.The casino... Read More.

Public Works Committee decided to ask Mayor to hire an independent engineer to research the city’s infrastructures

Wednesday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Public Works Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council decided Wednesday to ask Mayor Shirley Washington to hire an independent engineer to research the city’s infrastructure following multiple water leaks and low water pressure, and the failure of Liberty Utilities to... Read More.

State Senate approves change to voter identification law

Wednesday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation making the state’s voter ID law stricter by no longer allowing people without identification to cast a ballot, even if they sign a statement affirming their identity.The majority-Republican Senate... Read More.

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and the Arkansas Public Service Commission have opened investigations into Liberty Utilities

Wednesday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and the Arkansas Public Service Commission have opened investigations into Liberty Utilities which provides water to the City of Pine Bluff because of low water pressure and, by the companies own admission more than 100 water leaks... Read More.

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