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Arkansas bans evictions on properties covered by government

Wednesday, April 29 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ high court has ruled that evictions for nonpayment at rental properties covered by the federal government are temporarily prohibited in wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday bans evictions at properties backed by the... Read More.

Governor updates Coronavirus pandemic, restaurants to reopen for dine-in service

Wednesday, April 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday announced that restaurants in the state which have been prohibited from dine-in service because of the Corona virus pandemic will be able to resume that service on a limited basis May 11.The businesses will be limited... Read More.

Dine in service at restaurants permitted to reopen on May 11

Wednesday, April 29 by Greg

Restaurants will open for limited dine in service on May 11.33 percent of the occupancy rate will be permitted through phase one. Physical distancing will be required between patrons, and reservations are encouraged, but not required.Phase two will allow for 66 percent occupancy, while... Read More.

Mayor Washington refutes New York Times article calling Pine Bluff a coronavirus “hot spot”

Wednesday, April 29 by Greg

A report from the New York Times citing a coronavirus outbreak in Pine Bluff is being refuted by Mayor Shirley Washington in a text message sent to DeltaplexNews.com.“They are saying that we are a hot spot because of the outbreak at the prison down... Read More.

County judge pushes census participation

Wednesday, April 29 by Ray King

According to Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County has a 46.0% self-response rate as of the 27th of April to the 2020 census. The state average is 48.9%, and the national response rate is 53.2%.The importance of getting a complete COUNT for our... Read More.

Howell refutes report stating Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Service is low on PPE

Wednesday, April 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Fire and Emergency Service Chief Shauwn Howell said Wednesday his department has enough PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including N-95 masks to protect firefighters and the community.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Howell said that at the beginning of the... Read More.

Court rejects Washington appeal

Wednesday, April 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Jefferson County man convicted as an habitual offender of being a felon in possession of a firearm who contended that his decision to represent himself at trial was not made... Read More.

Jefferson County records it’s 13th Coronavirus death

Wednesday, April 29 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 13th Coronavirus death after a patient at Jefferson Regional succumbed to the virus Wednesday morning.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was an African American female in her 70’s that passed away... Read More.

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State parks to begin to reopen Friday

Tuesday, April 28 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas State parks which have been closed since April 3 will begin to reopen Friday under specific conditions.Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that beginning May 1, over-night camping will be permitted in state parks but only for in-state residents and only with... Read More.

City of Pine Bluff to offer free sweet potatoes on May 2 in return for completed Census

Tuesday, April 28 by Greg

To promote the 2020 Census, the City of Pine Bluff will be distributing free sweet potatoes on Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The distribution will be located in the parking lot of the Arts and Science Center at 701 S... Read More.

Jefferson County records its 12th Coronavirus death

Tuesday, April 28 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 12th Coronavirus death after a patient at Jefferson Regional succumbed to the virus Tuesday morning.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting the victim had been hospitalized since March 31, and passed away at 9:30 Tuesday... Read More.

Owoh gives thoughts on decision to leave the Pine Bluff School District

Tuesday, April 28 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter two years as Superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District, Dr. Jeremy Owoh is saying goodbye to the city and taking a new job in Little Rock.Appearing on the Oldies 101,3 morning show, he said he has accepted a job as... Read More.

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