Cummins prison inmate tests positive for coronavirus

The Arkansas Department of Corrections  is working with the Arkansas Department of Health following the COVID-19 diagnosis of one inmate at the Cummins Unit in Grady.This diagnosis is the first among the Department’s inmate and resident populations.As of Friday, April 10, 13 employees throughout... Read More.

Jefferson county records fourth COVID-19 death

Jefferson county has recorded its fourth death associated with the COVID-19 virus. The death is also the fourth this week.Jefferson county Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed two additional deaths to DeltaplexNews.com Saturday.The first death for Jefferson county was announced Tuesday by County Judge Gerald Robinson.... Read More.
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Deltaplex on lookout for severe weather this Easter weekend

National Weather ServiceA severe weather outbreak is most favored along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Georgia on Sunday, but will likely affect much of southeast Arkansas into the Tennessee Valley. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail are all in play during this event.

Hutchinson: The First Line of Defense Against COVID-19

Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the COVID-19 crisis Friday in his weekly radio address:LITTLE ROCK – Today I’d like to talk about the professionals who are on the front lines at the hospitals and clinics all over Arkansas who are treating our COVID-19 patients and doing... Read More.
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Arkansas AG says order restricts abortions during outbreak

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas order preventing elective surgeries during the coronavirus outbreak prohibits abortions that aren’t immediately necessary to protect the life or health of the mother, the state’s attorney general said Friday. Arkansas’ Health Department has ordered health providers to reschedule... Read More.
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County jail population down thanks to state help

By Ray KingThe Jefferson County Adult Detention Center on Friday had 245 detainees, one of the lowest numbers the facility has seen in recent months, thanks to some help from the state.On Thursday, the Department of Corrections picked up 14 men who had previously... Read More.

Jefferson county records second COVID-19 death

Jefferson county has recorded its second COVID-19 death according to Jefferson county Coroner Chad Kelley.According to Kelley, a patient at Jefferson Regional passed away overnight after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Kelley was not able to provide any other details regarding the patient due... Read More.
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COVID-19 cases increase as do recoveries in Arkansas

By Ray KingThe number of reported cases of the Corona virus continues to increase in Arkansas but so does the number of people who have recovered from the virus.During Governor Asa Hutchinson’s daily press conference on COVID-19, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said... Read More.