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SEARK plans for in person classes

Thursday, February 25 by Greg

SEARK President Steven Bloomberg told Deltaplex News "We will resume normal operations on Monday, March 1, 2021. All in-person classes will transition back to meeting on campus. Offices will open at the regular time of 8:00 a.m Monday morning. Tomorrow, Friday, February 26th, will... Read More.

PB City Hall Opening Friday

Thursday, February 25 by Greg

Pine Bluff City Hall will open on February 26, 2021, at 8:00 am. Employees will return to their normal work sites to resume regular operations according to a release from Mayor Shirley Washington's office.

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Sen. Flowers Loses Ability to Participate Remotely

Thursday, February 25 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker who was censured this month for cursing at a college temporarily lost her ability to participate remotely Thursday after a heated argument with the lieutenant governor during a debate. The Arkansas Senate voted to end... Read More.

Sheriff Woods Jr. updated Deltaplex on water pressure levels issues at detention center

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Thursday said water pressure issues at the adult detention center have improved and while not ideal, conditions are better than they were a few days ago. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Woods said there are not... Read More.

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Sheriff’s Office Partners with Lowe’s To Donate Water to Residents

Thursday, February 25 by Jennifer Lipp

SHERIFF'S OFFICE PARTNERS WITH LOWE'S TO DONATE WATER TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS: Jefferson County, AR - February 25, 2021 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Lowe's to provide bottled water to the community. Coswellyn Chambers, Lowe's District Manager and Jose Rodriguez, Lowe's Pine Bluff... Read More.

Liberty Utilities announces $250,000 donation to city and county residents

Thursday, February 25 by Ray King

For the past several days, Liberty Utilities has been issuing reports on its progress in increasing water pressure and dealing with leaks. Following is the company statement released at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Today we are pleased to share that we are donating $250,000 to be... Read More.

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Liberty Utilities Response filed today to Arkansas Public Service Commission order

Thursday, February 25 by Greg

Click here for the response by Liberty Utilities to the Arkansas Public Service Commission.

Southeast Arkansas College classes have been virtual due to low water pressure on campus

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Southeast Arkansas College President Steven Bloomberg on Thursday said water pressure inside campus buildings has forced the school to take a “wait and see” attitude on when in-person classes can resume. Bloomberg said classes have pivoted to virtual but there are still school... Read More.

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Fordyce on The Cotton Belt 2021 Festival is Postponed

Thursday, February 25 by Jennifer Lipp

The Fordyce on the Cotton Belt Festival has been postponed for the foreseeable future.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff had to relocate over 300 students due to water pressure

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff currently has more than 300 students who have been moved out of campus housing because of low water pressure issues. Laurence Alexander, the chancellor of UAPB said Thursday those students are currently being housed in... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Robinson speaks on water issues

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke about the improvements involving the city wide low water pressure issues. When asked about the updates on plant one which is where the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located and the efforts to fix the... Read More.

Water pressure issues that plagued Jefferson Regional Hospital since last week have improved

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Water pressure issues that plagued Jefferson Regional Hospital since last week have improved and the hospital is back to admitting patients, according to spokeswoman Wendy Talbot. Speaking to Deltaplex News, Talbot said there were 138 patients being treated as of Thursday morning, which... Read More.

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