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Liberty Utilities denies main pump down

Sunday, February 21 by Greg

By Ray King A spokesman for Liberty Utilities on Sunday denied a social media post that claimed the main pump that draws water from the aquifer had gone bad and was being replaced. "There is nothing wrong with the aquifer, there's never been an issue... Read More.

School plans for Monday February 22nd

Sunday, February 21 by Greg

Deltaplex area school plans for Monday February 22nd. We will add to this list as information is announced by each district. White Hall school district will be virtual only February 22nd Watson Chapel school district will be virtual only February 22nd Warren school district will be virtual... Read More.

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Saracen Casino Reopening Delayed Due to Water Pressure Issues

Saturday, February 20 by Jennifer Lipp

A message from Saracen: Unfortunately, we still lack sufficient water pressure from the Pine Bluff water utility. As a result, we do not know when we will be able to reopen, but we will definitely NOT re-open today (Saturday) Please continue to check social... Read More.

Pine Bluff Street Department updates on road conditions

Friday, February 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

Rich Rhoden, director of Pine Bluff Street Department updates public on current road conditions since late Sunday, February 14th evening. Rhoden explained about the process of removing ice from roads. The county loaned the Pine Bluff street department two graters and in total their are... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson seeks disaster assistance with emergency declaration

Friday, February 19 by Greg

February 19, 2021 Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson issued a verbal disaster declaration in relation to the record breaking snow this week. UAPB and Jefferson Regional have been having issue in relating to the weather and water. Below is the Judge's statement to Deltaplex Radio.

Simmons Bank branches open Friday til 4pm

Friday, February 19 by Greg

All branch locations in the Deltplex for Simmons Bank are open Friday February 19th until 4 pm. Main location is not open because of the water issue in some parts of Pine Bluff.

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Liberty Utilities alerts the public that the water is not and will not be turned off

Friday, February 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Liberty Utilities alerts the public not to panic to preserve water and assures that the company will not and did not turn off the water in the city. Friday morning, Lamont Davis spoke on behalf of Liberty about the amount of customers... Read More.

List of some businesses in Deltaplex closed due to weather

Friday, February 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The current weather conditions have caused major business in the Deltaplex to close Saracen Casino Resort closed early Wednesday morning at 2am and will not be reopening until Friday at 4pm. Jefferson Comprehensive Care clinics are closed Friday. Jefferson County offices closed til further notice. City offices in... Read More.

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Liberty Utilities Lamont Davis interview on Deltaplex Radio Friday morning and Liberty Statement on PB water

Friday, February 19 by Greg

Lamont Davis was with Deltaplex Radio Friday morning to discuss water situation in Pine Bluff. Following is Press release Liberty distributed at 11 am Friday February 19th at 11 am. Pine Bluff, Arkansas – February 19, 2021 – Last night, we experienced an equipment issue at... Read More.

Arkansas High School Basketball Scheduled to Resume This Weekend

Thursday, February 18 by Laron Marbley

Arkansas High School Basketball Scheduled to Resume This Weekend Due to inclement weather and the coronavirus pandemic, many teams in Arkansas had difficulty completing their schedules this season. The Arkansas Activities Association has made several adjustments throughout the school year with the latest concerning high... Read More.

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#UAPBAthletics Schedule Updates

Thursday, February 18 by Laron Marbley

#UAPBAthletics Schedule Updates With the continuing weather event affecting a large portion of the southern United States, schedule changes are announced for upcoming University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff athletics events: The Wed. Feb. 16 home soccer match vs. Lyon College has been rescheduled for... Read More.

An urgent message from PB Mayor Shirley Washington on historic snow

Wednesday, February 17 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington reached out to Deltaplex Radio and asked to make an urgent request to the citizens of Pine Bluff in regards to the historic snowfalls this week.. Her audio statement is below.

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