Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who is a member of the task force formed to examine water pressure problems provided Deltaplex News this update on the state of the investigation."The City of Pine Bluff along with Jefferson County and other officials and stakeholders... Read More.
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Spokeswoman for Jefferson Regional Hospital confirms seeking help due to lack of water pressure
By Ray King
A spokeswoman for Jefferson Regional Hospital on Monday confirmed that the hospital has transferred some patients who sought help at the Emergency Room to other facilities because of the lack of water pressure at the hospital.
Wendy Talbot spoke to Deltaplex News and... Read More.
Deltaplex Area High School Basketball Resumes
Deltaplex Area High School Basketball Adjusted SchedulesThe Arkansas Activities Association announced Friday they would be extending high school basketball an additional week to try and allow teams to complete their regular seasons and tournaments prior to regionals.All regional tournaments for the 1-4A conferences will... Read More.
Mayor Washington speaks about Pine Bluff City office closing and water pressure issues
By Deseray McKinzyPine Bluff City offices are closed due to some minor road conditions, electricity issues, and low water pressure. Mayor Shirley Washington explained some of the issues her offices and the city are addressing on Monday. Mayor Washington was asked about the measures the... Read More.
County judge blames inaction by Liberty Utilities for water pressure problems
By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Monday told elected officials that Liberty Utilities failed to upgrade their infrastructure and knew that parts of it were old and when exposed to the extreme weather, the system failed.He went on to say that the... Read More.
Liberty Utilities responds to water pressure issues
By Ray King
A spokeswoman for Liberty Utilities on Monday said the company was going to make more of an effort to inform the public of efforts to fix the problems of low water pressure and leaks In the system.
Kelly Price, a marketing and communications... Read More.
grants for broadband access available through UAMS
LITTLE ROCK — Grants of up to $75,000 each are available to help rural Arkansas communities apply for federal grants and loans to make broadband accessible to their residents.Last year, $2 million was allocated as part of the Rural Broadband I.D. Expenses Trust Fund... Read More.
Liberty Utilities denies main pump down
By Ray KingA spokesman for Liberty Utilities on Sunday denied a social media post that claimed the main pump that draws water from the aquifer had gone bad and was being replaced. "There is nothing wrong with the aquifer, there's never been an issue... Read More.
School plans for Monday February 22nd
Deltaplex area school plans for Monday February 22nd. We will add to this list as information is announced by each district.
White Hall school district will be virtual only February 22ndWatson Chapel school district will be virtual only February 22ndWarren school district will be virtual... Read More.
Saracen Casino Reopening Delayed Due to Water Pressure Issues
A message from Saracen: Unfortunately, we still lack sufficient water pressure from the Pine Bluff water utility. As a result, we do not know when we will be able to reopen, but we will definitely NOT re-open today (Saturday) Please continue to check social... Read More.
Pine Bluff Street Department updates on road conditions
Rich Rhoden, director of Pine Bluff Street Department updates public on current road conditions since late Sunday, February 14th evening. Rhoden explained about the process of removing ice from roads.The county loaned the Pine Bluff street department two graters and in total their are... Read More.
Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson seeks disaster assistance with emergency declaration
February 19, 2021Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson issued a verbal disaster declaration in relation to the record breaking snow this week. UAPB and Jefferson Regional have been having issue in relating to the weather and water. Below is the Judge's statement to Deltaplex Radio.
