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Quorum Court approves funding for special construction projects

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

During this week's Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting the court addressed the funding of many projects and approved them all without contest. To pay for the approved projects, funds will be transferred from the American Recovery Plan to Fund the 4802 special project construction... Read More.

Arkansas State Police launch “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

In a recent news release from the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas law enforcement officers have launched a speed enforcement blitz with additional patrols to stop speeding drivers. Operating under the tagline “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine,” state troopers, sheriff’s deputies, and local... Read More.

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Grants available to charitable programs in Pine Bluff

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation (PBACF), an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, encouraged nonprofits in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County to apply for the Giving Tree grants online beginning Monday, July 10. The Giving Tree Grant program is the Foundation’s signature grant cycle... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man with two counts of aggravated assault

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Monday, a $25,000 bond was set for a Pine Bluff man who, on July 9, allegedly shot from inside a house located at 2500 S Elm Street. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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Boys and Girls Club 75th anniversary raises $45,000

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County celebrated its 75th anniversary this past weekend from Friday, July 9 through Saturday, July 10. The celebration began Friday evening with a formal banquet ceremony at the convention center. The banquet featured keynote speaker Senator Linda... Read More.

Strong Manufacturing fulfills obligations to tax board

Friday, July 9 by Ray King

The Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County (EDCJC) has acknowledged that the Strong Manufacturing Company has fulfilled its obligations under an agreement reached between the company and the corporation. The EDCJC, commonly called the tax board, administers funds from a three-eighths cent sales tax approved... Read More.

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Saracen Casino teaming with AFMC to offer free COVID vaccinations

Friday, July 9 by Ray King

The Saracen Casino Resort and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) are teaming up to provide no-cost COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Casino in Pine Bluff. The one-shot dose will be available to anyone... Read More.

Hospital cancer center nearing completion

Friday, July 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jones Dunklin Cancer Center at Jefferson Regional Hospital is nearing completion. Earlier this week, Deltaplex News talked with Kathy Ross about the facility and asked her what will make it special. Ross said the center is located on the second floor of Jefferson Professional... Read More.

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UAPB Extension Horticulture Specialist Helps Expand Community Gardens in South Arkansas

Friday, July 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently released a story about Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist for UAPB. Francis is currently conducting a sustainable food systems project. He cites a senior center in Eudora, Arkansas as an example of the impact made... Read More.

State COVID cases top 1,000 again

Friday, July 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ coronavirus cases increased by more than 1,000 for the second day in a row Thursday as the state saw another spike in its hospitalizations and deaths. The Department Health reported 1,210 new virus cases, bringing its total since the... Read More.

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Governor Hutchinson to head Governor’s Association

Friday, July 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican whose state is struggling with a resurgence in coronavirus cases and lagging vaccinations, called combatting vaccine resistance a priority as he took over as head of the National Governors Association. Hutchinson was elected Thursday as... Read More.

12 detainees graduate from Exodus.Life addiction program

Thursday, July 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Sheriff's office collaborated with a faith-based nonprofit organization called Exodus.Life to help detainees become clean of addiction and prepare to start new lives, according to members of the organization. Members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's office, Exodus.Life, and others gathered to... Read More.

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