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Saracen Casino resort water pressure levels back sustained and doors are back open 24/7

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

Saracen Casino water pressure levels are stable and sufficient for operations to open the doors to the public Thursday, February 25th. Carlton Saffa spoke to Deltaplex about the PSI levels at the resort and that the levels will be sustained according to Liberty Utilities. The casino... Read More.

Public Works Committee decided to ask Mayor to hire an independent engineer to research the city’s infrastructures

Wednesday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Public Works Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council decided Wednesday to ask Mayor Shirley Washington to hire an independent engineer to research the city’s infrastructure following multiple water leaks and low water pressure, and the failure of Liberty Utilities to... Read More.

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State Senate approves change to voter identification law

Wednesday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation making the state’s voter ID law stricter by no longer allowing people without identification to cast a ballot, even if they sign a statement affirming their identity. The majority-Republican Senate... Read More.

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and the Arkansas Public Service Commission have opened investigations into Liberty Utilities

Wednesday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and the Arkansas Public Service Commission have opened investigations into Liberty Utilities which provides water to the City of Pine Bluff because of low water pressure and, by the companies own admission more than 100 water leaks... Read More.

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Lennox Industries job fair February 24th til 4pm in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Lennox Industries held a job fair February 24th in Pine Bluff in search of assemblers, machine operators, and material handlers. The company was looking to hire at least 160 employees and hoped to reach that goal on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until... Read More.

Saracen Casino doors still not able to open due to water pressure levels

Wednesday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Wednesday morning, Carlton Saffa joined Deltaplex about water pressure levels at Saracen Casino and mentioned methods used to have a functioning environment for necessary employees working during this time. The casino has not been able to get the green-light to open the premises... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington joined Deltaplex to update the community on the current water pressure levels

Wednesday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Wednesday morning, Mayor Shirley Washington joined Deltaplex to update the community on the current water pressure levels and the questions that residents have about the water discoloration. When asked about gaining more information from other sources in regards to the safety of the... Read More.

Chief Operating Officer of Jefferson Regional Hospital addresses water pressure improvements

Wednesday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Jefferson Reginal Hospital was able to take in patients midday yesterday and schedule surgeries for Wednesday due to the increase of the water pressure in their facilities. Chief Operating officer of JRH Peter Austin spoke to Deltaplex about the current state of... Read More.

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state lowers age for COVID vaccine eligibility

Wednesday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday lowered the eligibility age for receiving the coronavirus vaccine from 70 to 65, making shots available to another 115,000 people in the state, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Hutchinson announced the move as the state reported 834... Read More.

stand ground bill advances in house

Wednesday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Tuesday advanced legislation loosening the state’s restrictions on the use of deadly force in self defense, weeks after rejecting the same measure. The House Judiciary Committee voted 10-9 for the bill that would remove would... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional says water pressure improving, admissions and surgeries to start Wednesday

Tuesday, February 23 by Ray King

Jefferson Regional on Tuesday announced that water pressure is slowly improving, and the hospital said they can start accepting admissions again and doing surgeries Wednesday. Jefferson Regional has had water pressure problems and had sent patients who were initially examined in the Emergency Room and... Read More.

Governor offers state assistance with water pressure levels

Tuesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson came to Pine Bluff to offer what he said was to put a focus on the low water pressure in the city and to offer state assistance. The Governor met with city and county leaders including Mayor Shirley... Read More.

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