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Buffalo National River to reopen for day use May 15

Wednesday, May 6 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Buffalo National River is reopening for some uses next week after the national park was closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The National Park Service on Tuesday announced that the park will begin to reopen May 15 for recreational... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses furlough ordinance

Wednesday, May 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved an ordinance mandating a 30 percent workforce reduction which will be accomplished through furloughs for many of the county’s departments.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, County Judge Gerald Robinson said he didn’t... Read More.

Jefferson County records it’s 19th Coronavirus death

Wednesday, May 6 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 19th Coronavirus death after a patient at Jefferson Regional succumbed to the virus Wednesday morning.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the deaths to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was an African American female in her 60’s.Jefferson county recorded 18... Read More.

County adopts furlough ordinance with modifications

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter more than an hour of discussion Tuesday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court approved a furlough program for employees as a way to save money because of declining revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Although the intent of the original ordinance was... Read More.

Arkansas prison allows some COVID-positive staff to work

Tuesday, May 5 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas prison staff who test positive for the coronavirus have been allowed to work at a facility where at least 876 inmates have the virus, a correction official said Tuesday. Arkansas Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne said the agency... Read More.

Steven Bloomberg: “Root cause” of violence in Pine Bluff must be found and addressed

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingAppearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday morning, Dr. Steven Bloomberg, the President of Southeast Arkansas College was asked about the homicides in Pine Bluff and specifically about the fact that there had been six... Read More.

Steven Bloomberg: Colleges face “multiple challenges” with online instruction

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingAs colleges and universities across the country plan for the upcoming fall semester, the President of Southeast Arkansas College, Dr. Steven Bloomberg said while some are looking at classes only on-line, there are others who plan to offer on-campus instruction.Appearing on the... Read More.

Asa Hutchinson lifts restrictions against out of state travelers

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has lifted the restriction that prohibited out-of-state travelers from coming to the state for recreational purposes.At his daily press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor said people who come from known hot spots, New York, New Jersey... Read More.

April storms cause significant issues with power infrastructure

Tuesday, May 5 by Greg

A video released Tuesday gives a recap of storm systems that ravished the state of Arkansas in April beginning with an E-F3 tornado that his downtown Jonesboro.Additionally, Easter Sunday storms ravished much of South Arkansas, causing significant damage to the power grid in the... Read More.

In clamor to reopen businesses, many African-American’s feel overlooked

Tuesday, May 5 by Greg

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Many African Americans watching protests calling for easing restrictions meant to slow the spread of the new coronavirus see them as one more example of how their health, their safety and their rights just don’t seem to matter.To many, it... Read More.

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Drive-thru COVID-19 screening clinic set for May 7 in Warren

Tuesday, May 5 by Staff

Several health care entities will conduct Covid-19 evaluations at a drive-thru clinic at Warren on Thursday, May 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.The clinic will be located at the Brunson Elementary and Warren Middle School, 201 Scobey Drive in Warren, according to information... Read More.

Jefferson County records 18th Coronavirus death

Tuesday, May 5 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 18th Coronavirus death after a patient at the Villages of General Baptist nursing home succumbed to the virus Monday night.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the deaths to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the first victim was an African American female... Read More.

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