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Pine Bluff City Hall to reopen; Public guidelines outlined by city officials

Friday, March 20 by Greg

City of Pine Bluff Reopening; Pine Bluff City Hall and all City departments and buildings will reopen on Monday, March 23. All City buildings will be closed to the public. Employees should observe social distancing guidelines by not hugging, shaking hands, or initiating physical... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson confirms Jefferson County has more than 50 quarantined homes due to Coronavirus

Friday, March 20 by Greg

BY: RAY KINGJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson confirmed Friday that there are more than 50 homes in Jefferson County that have been quarantined as a result of the COVID-19 virus.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Robinson said... Read More.

Coronavirus cases up to 96 in Arkansas; 3 nursing homes affected

Friday, March 20 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK (AP) Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday afternoon said the number of positive tests for the novel coronavirus had increased to 96 in the state.The Arkansas Department of Health reported that there were cases of the virus at three nursing homes: Apple... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge encourages absentee voting during runoff elections

Friday, March 20 by Greg

BY: RAY KINGJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Friday that while the courthouse will open Monday, access will be limited.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Robinson said voters are encouraged to vote absentee ballots for the Democratic... Read More.

PBPD makes arrests in March 12 murder

Friday, March 20 by Greg

BY RAY KINGPine Bluff Police have announced that they have arrested two people in connection with the shooting death of a man on March 12.According to a press release, Karizma Fisher, 18, of Monticello and Keuntea Shelton, 18, of Pine Bluff were taken into... Read More.

Jefferson Regional CEO Brian Thomas & Mayor Shirley Washington give COVID-19 update

Friday, March 20 by Greg

BY RAY KINGSixteen people have tested positive for the COVD-19 virus since testing began at Jefferson Regional Hospital and two of those are currently in isolation, according to Brian Thomas, the CEO of Jefferson Regional.Appearing on the Delta Radio Network Friday morning, Thomas... Read More.

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Body of adult male located in Southwest Little Rock

Friday, March 20 by Greg

Human remains believed to be the body of a man last seen on February 16, 2020 were discovered about 8 AM Thursday in a wooded area in southwest Little Rock. As of late this afternoon the body had not been... Read More.

Arkansas schools to remain closed until April 17; Restaurants ordered to close dining rooms

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will keep its schools closed another three weeks and is banning sit-down service at bars and restaurants as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to rise, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday. Hutchinson detailed the new restrictions... Read More.

Arkansas Supreme Court denies inmate appeal

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

BY: RAY KING An Arkansas prison inmate who has been held since 2006 has failed to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court that his sentence was illegal. Kedrick Darrough Sr., 43, was convicted of possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver cocaine and possession of... Read More.

Delta Network Food Bank & Tyson Foods to distribute food at the PB Convention Center

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

The Delta Network Food Bank will distribute approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen chicken to citizens of Pine Bluff and surrounding towns on Monday, March 23, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The distribution will take place at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.The Public... Read More.

Drew County Sheriff’s Office offering prescription deliveries for Drew County residents

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is offering to deliver prescription drugs from local pharmacies to Drew County residents. The free service is available for residents 65 or older, or are disabled, or have underlying health issues and don’t want to get out at this... Read More.

Little Rock bans sit-down service at restaurants over virus

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ largest city on Thursday temporarily prohibited in-person service at restaurants and bars as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continued to rise. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott announced the closure will take effect at 8 a.m. on... Read More.

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