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Lincoln County receives grant for road project

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

Lincoln County has received a $100,000 Arkansas Unpaved Road Grant that will be used for work on the Boston Road project.According to the Lincoln Ledger Newspaper, work will include replacing culverts, new pipes, ditch work and more. County Judge Buddy Earnest said during a... Read More.

Cleveland County records first Coronavirus death

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

Cleveland County has recorded its first COVID-19 death following the death of a 76-year-old white female from Kingsland at Jefferson Regional on Wednesday.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com.Kelley reports that the case originated in Kingsland. The patient was eventually transported... Read More.

State records 591 new cases of COVID-19; Has 27,990 total recoveries

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday that there are 591 new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas out of 3,933 tests that were returned on Tuesday. Additionally, there were six deaths associated with the virus.While Hutchinson announced the new numbers, Dr. Jose Romero shared that 27,990... Read More.

Police chief explains how officers are handing face mask order

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Wednesday discussed the executive order from Governor Asa Hutchinson mandating the use of face coverings when social distancing is not possible.During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Sergeant said if an officer... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff reschedules numerous events for 2021

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

Go Forward Pine Bluff has announced that multiple events have been rescheduled for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In a press release sent out Wednesday it was announced that Forward Fest Blues, Batter and Brew, the UAPB Homecoming Showcase, Mistletoe Magic, and the King... Read More.

Arkansas pediatrics group says it doesn’t support statewide return to school

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

The Arkansas chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics says it does not support a statewide return to school in August, according to a press release.Recently the AAP released guidance on re-opening schools with a “goal of having students physically present in school” yet... Read More.

Warren man dies in Bradley county crash

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

A Warren man died after a crash in Bradley County on Tuesday, according to the Arkansas State Police.According to the ASP police report, 58-year-old Gary S. Lloyd of Warren was driving a 2013 Ford north on Highway 63 around 4:25 p.m. Lloyd failed to... Read More.

Bond set in alleged felony domestic battery

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested Monday on a similar allegation.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Suspect arrested in reported theft of gun

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn investigation into the reported theft of a handgun that began in June resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly took the gun, then pointed it at the owner.Jalen Hall, 19, was identified by the victim who told... Read More.

JCSO promotes two employees

Tuesday, July 21 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has announced the promotion of two employees that has taken effect as of Wednesday, July 15th.The Captain of the Training Division, Gary McClain, was promoted to Major of Operations and the Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigation Division, John... Read More.

Council committee discusses traffic congestion near Edgewood School

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith schools set to open in late August, a problem that the city has not had to deal with since schools shut down in March was at the forefront of the discussion by a city council committee Tuesday.The Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.

UAPB Director of Athletics Chris Peterson discusses the SWAC’s decision to move fall sports

Tuesday, July 21 by Greg

It was announced late Monday that the Southwestern Athletic Conference has decided to postpone all scheduled fall contests along with SWAC championships due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic.The fall sports impacted include men’s and women’s cross country, football, women’s soccer... Read More.

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