COVID-19 cases top 30,000 in state

By Ray King The state has now passed the 30,000 mark in cumulative cases of COVID-19 as an additional 564 new cases were reported over the past 24 hours. At his daily press briefing Wednesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said that while the 564 new cases were... Read More.

County judge orders wearing masks in county buildings

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has ordered all county employees and visitors to county buildings to wear a mask if social distancing is not possible. In a memo dated July 14, Robinson said, “Given the widespread community transmission of COVID-19, Jefferson County remains committed to... Read More.
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Walmart, Sam’s Club to require face masks at all stores

According to a press release sent out Wednesday, Walmart has announced that face masks will be required to be worn inside all of its stores to limit the spread of the coronavirus. This rule takes effect Monday, according to the release. Complimentary masks will be... Read More.

Train collides with car in Pine Bluff

DeltaplexNews.com has learned of a collision between a train and a car at 13th and Railroad in Pine Bluff. No other details have been provided at this time, but we will update the story once we have more information. 
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PBPD investigating hit and run accidents

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a series of hit and run accidents that began when a car hit another car in the Taco Bell parking lot located at 27th and Olive. The car then fled from the scene then hit a second... Read More.

State strategy to fight COVID-19 explained

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said the state has adopted a strategy to fight the spread of COVID-19 which relies on working with the Arkansas Department of Health and on citizens taking personal responsibility. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, Hutchinson said Department... Read More.
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Cody Hickmon named JCSO Detention Deputy of the Month

Jefferson County Detention Deputy Cody Hickman The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Cody Hickman is the Detention Deputy of the Month for June 2020. Deputy Hickman has exceeded the expectations of a detention deputy for the month of June. Joining the Jefferson County... Read More.
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Grant county to host COVID-19 testing event

Grant county will host a COVID-19 testing event on July 23 from 3-7 p.m. at the Sheridan Parks and Recreation Center located at 1511 South Rose Street according to a press release from the Arkansas Department of Health. Anyone can be tested regardless of whether... Read More.
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Authorities investigating Bradley county homicide

According to the Arkansas State Police, Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered the body of 44-year-old Crissy Lee Jacks in Banks earlier today. Based on evidence found at the residence, Special Agents of the Criminal Investigation Division are treating the case as a homicide.  Jacks’ body... Read More.