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All schools in four Deltaplex counties to close

Thursday, March 12 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the media Thursday afternoon to inform the public that ALL school districts in Jefferson, Pulaski, Saline and Grant Counties have been ordered to close beginning Friday, March 13 and running through Friday March 27.These dates can be extended depending on... Read More.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital worker tests positive for coronavirus

Thursday, March 12 by Greg

A person working at Arkansas Children's Hospital has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to an email the hospital sent to staff members.The email says the hospital learned Wednesday that the worker had been exposed to the virus. The person was tested in... Read More.

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Pine Bluff’s third homicide victim of 2020 identified

Thursday, March 12 by Greg

UPDATE 11:36 A.M.:The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Leonico Florez, a Hispanic male from Clarendon. Florez died due to a gunshot wound to the upper body, and was pronounced deceased at 2:19 a.m. by Deputy Coroner Eric Belcher. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department... Read More.

UAPB to offer online only instruction through March 30, Athletic events canceled

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) officials announced that the institution will offer online only instruction until Monday, March 30. There have been no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified among any campus faculty, students, or staff.All faculty are directed to use... Read More.

UAM moves all classes to online as of March 12th

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

Monticello, AR – Out of an abundance of caution, the UAM campuses in Monticello, Crossett and McGehee will move all instruction to a virtual setting beginning March 12 until at least Monday, March 30. No confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified among... Read More.

White Hall School District releases statement on confirmed Coronavirus case in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced earlier today that there has been a confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Pine Bluff and the patient is currently in isolation.The governor also declared a public health emergency because of coronavirus, which has infected more than 1,000 people in... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District releases statement on confirmed Coronavirus case in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced earlier today that there has been a confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Pine Bluff and the patient is currently in isolation.The governor also declared a public health emergency because of coronavirus, which has infected more than 1,000 people in... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington offers statement regarding Coronavirus patient

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced earlier today that there has been a confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Pine Bluff and the patient is currently in isolation.The governor also declared a public health emergency because of coronavirus, which has infected more than 1,000 people in... Read More.

JCSO taking Coronavirus precautions with new inmates

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced earlier today that there has been a confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Pine Bluff and the patient is currently in isolation.The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is taking precautions with new inmates now that a patient has been identified in... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College closing campus due to COVID-19, 3 students exposed to patient

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

The safety of SEARK students, faculty, staff and visitors is our top priority and the College is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and following protocols as set forth in our emergency response plan.The Arkansas governor announced today the first presumptive patient in the state... Read More.

Jefferson Regional releases statement, holds press conference on Coronavirus case

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced earlier today that there has been a confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Pine Bluff and the patient is currently in isolation.The governor also declared a public health emergency because of coronavirus, which has infected more than 1,000 people in... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District releases statement on confirmed Coronavirus case in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced earlier today that there has been a confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Pine Bluff and the patient is currently in isolation.The governor also declared a public health emergency because of coronavirus, which has infected more than 1,000 people... Read More.

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