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Curfew on the radar of Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson

Tuesday, March 31 by Greg

By: Ray [email protected] County Judge Gerald Robinson said Tuesday that a county-wide curfew similar to the curfew adopted by the City of Pine Bluff is on his radar.Speaking on the Morning Show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Robinson said he has received calls... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council passes curfew ordinance; Zero tolerance policy in effect for reckless driving

Monday, March 30 by Greg

By: Luke [email protected] Pine Bluff City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday afternoon to enforce a curfew due to the COVID-19 crisis within the city. The curfew prohibits all non-essential travel between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.Citizens are permitted to be out during the... Read More.

Governor Allocates Additional $45 Million For Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Monday, March 30 by Greg

With the approval of the General Assembly, Governor Asa Hutchinson has allocated an additional $45 million to the $30 million he authorized earlier for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators for health care professionals and first responders as they test and... Read More.

Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners to ask County Judge for administrative help

Monday, March 30 by Greg

By: Ray [email protected] Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners plans to ask County Judge Gerald Robinson to hire them administrative help.Under state law, the commissioners can’t hire election officials, that responsibility is reserved for the county judge.At a brief meeting Monday, Commission Chairman Mike... Read More.

10 Arkansas National Guardsmen mobilized to assist with COVID-19 operations

Monday, March 30 by Greg

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has mobilized 10 Arkansas and Air National Guardsmen to the Arkansas Department of Health and various locations around the state to assist with Department of Health and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with assessing large facilities to determine if build outs... Read More.

42 more positive COVID-19 cases identified in Arkansas since Sunday

Monday, March 30 by Greg

By: Ray [email protected] Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday that an additional 47 cases of COVID-19 have been reported since Sunday, bringing the new total to 473.At his daily news conference, Hutchinson said 62 of the victims are currently hospitalized, an increase of 19, and... Read More.

Runoff election polls to open at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday

Monday, March 30 by Greg

By: Ray [email protected] election day just one day away, the Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners has reminded voters that only those who voted in the March 1 Democratic primary, the non-partisan judicial general election or did not vote are eligible to vote in... Read More.

Arkansas temporarily waives late fees for car registration

Monday, March 30 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will temporarily waive penalties for late registration on vehicles and tag renewal, the state Department of Finance and Administration announced Monday. The agency said it will waive penalties for late registration and renewal through April 16. The announcement comes as... Read More.

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PBPD to shut down businesses that are still operational after being ordered to close

Monday, March 30 by Greg

By: Ray [email protected] Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said Monday that that an increase in activity over the weekend, particularly Friday night prompted Mayor Shirley Washington to order the curfew which went into effect Sunday.Sergeant joined Mayor Shirley Washington on the morning show with... Read More.

Mayor says first night of Pine Bluff curfew deemed a success

Monday, March 30 by Greg

By: Ray [email protected] Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Monday that the first night of the city imposed curfew was very successful.The Mayor ordered the curfew as a way to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the city.Speaking on the Morning Show with... Read More.

Person of Interest wanted in 2nd Degree Battery case

Monday, March 30 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is searching for a person of interest who is wanted for questioning in regards to a battery in the 2nd degree incident that occurred at a victim's residence located on Highway 54.On Sunday, March 29th, deputies were dispatched to Highway... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson: Positive COVID-19 cases in Arkansas not accelerating as fast as other parts of the country

Sunday, March 29 by Greg

Arkansas has now had six deaths connected to the COVID-19 crisis as the positive cases has risen to 426 cases as of Sunday afternoon.The Arkansas Health Department said the total case count includes 15 children and that 67 of the people infected are healthcare... Read More.

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