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White Hall School Board approves bonuses for COVID vaccination

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

During its meeting Tuesday, the White Hall School District Board approved a $200 bonus for each full- and part-time employee that provides proof of being vaccinated for COVID-19. The board’s action followed an announcement by Governor Asa Hutchinson that state employees who choose to be... Read More.

COVID cases jump for 15th straight day

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported more than 1,300 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday as the state’s hospitalizations with the coronavirus increased for the 15th day in a row. The Department of Health said the state’s COVID-19 cases increased by 1,309 to 360,258 since the... Read More.

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Westerman statement on OMB reversing MSA rule

Wednesday, July 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON - Wednesday, U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement on the reversal of the proposed Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rule that would have raised the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) population threshold from 50,000 to 100,000 people: “I commend OMB’s decision... Read More.

Feds abandon changes to Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA’s)

Wednesday, July 14 by Ray King

The Federal Office of Management and Budget has abandoned the idea of increasing the size of metropolitan statistical areas (MSA’s) which would have affected a number of Arkansas communities including Pine Bluff. The plan called for changing the population of areas from 50,000 to 100,000... Read More.

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Former Razorback, NFL player to challenge Boozman

Wednesday, July 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former NFL player Jake Bequette on Monday announced he’s challenging Arkansas Sen. John Boozman in next year’s Republican primary. Bequette, an Army veteran and former Razorbacks player, launched his bid with a online video touting his football and military background.... Read More.

New state COVID-19 cases record biggest jump in 5 months

Wednesday, July 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported its biggest one-day jump in COVID-19 cases in five months on Tuesday as the state remained atop the country in new cases per capita. The Department of Health said the state’s cases rose by 1,476 to 358,949 since... Read More.

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High-speed chase ends in arrest

Wednesday, July 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole and listed as an absconder after he allegedly led White Hall Police on a high-speed chase while riding a stolen motorcycle. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

Officer involved shooting turned out to be self-inflicted shooting

Wednesday, July 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — What police initially thought was a fatal officer-involved shooting of an armed man outside a Little Rock hospital emergency room turned out to be a self-inflicted shooting, the state medical examiner said Tuesday. The shooting happened Monday afternoon outside of... Read More.

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SEARK President discusses possible partnership with city; Fall enrollment

Wednesday, July 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

After gaining a partnership with Jefferson County, Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) President, Steven Bloomberg spoke with Deltaplex about presenting that same partnership with the city of Pine Bluff. Bloomberg mentioned that he has presented the idea amongst a few members of the city council... Read More.

SEARK President talks $3 million funding for campus projects

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Steven Bloomberg, President of Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK), spoke with Deltaplex on Tuesday, July 13 about the new building projects the college is adding to its campus. Jefferson County's Quorum Court on Monday approved $3 million from the American Recovery Plan for the special... Read More.

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Arkansas cannot enact a new mask mandate as cases surge

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The State of Arkansas is no longer allowed to issue any new mask mandates. The law also bans any local officials from enforcing mask-wearing in their cities. According to an article published by THV11, the law, which was passed in April and signed by Governor... Read More.

Tony Washington announces run for second term as county tax collector

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

During Monday's July 12 Quorum Court meeting, current Jefferson County Tax Collector Tony Washington announced he is running for his second term in the 2022 elections. During his three years as tax collector, he said he and his office created a pilot program for... Read More.

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