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Arkansas Activities Association releases update on contact sports

Tuesday, July 28 by Greg

The Arkansas Activities Association has provided an update following Governor Asa Hutchinson's comments Tuesday regarding the status of contact sports. Hutchinson was asked about the status of contact sports such as Arkansas high school football during his Tuesday press conference. “We have given it thought,... Read More.

Council committee recommends lease for former bank be approved

Tuesday, July 28 by Ray King

By Ray King A committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday recommended that a lease agreement between the city and Saracen Casino to use the former Bank of America building in downtown for two months be approved by the full council when they... Read More.

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Cemetery to add cameras after Confederate graves desecrated

Tuesday, July 28 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas cemetery is adding more security cameras after vandals desecrated the graves of Confederate soldiers last month, a cemetery employee said. Two people were caught on camera sneaking into Oakland Cemetery Park in Little Rock on July 11 and... Read More.

Jefferson County records 30th Coronavirus death

Monday, July 27 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 30th community related Coronavirus death after a death Monday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was an African American male in his 40’s that passed away Monday, July 27 at Jefferson Regional. Information on those... Read More.

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State to provide access points for online instruction if needed

Monday, July 27 by Ray King

By Ray King Although schools in Arkansas are expected to begin in-class instruction in about a month, the state is preparing to improve the ability for students to take classes online if needed. During his daily COVID-19 press briefing Monday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said he is... Read More.

Jefferson County records 29th Coronavirus death

Monday, July 27 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 29th community related Coronavirus death after a death Saturday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was a White male in his 80’s that passed away at Jefferson Regional. Jefferson county recorded 28 Coronavirus deaths previous... Read More.

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Mayor Washington hopes to continue relationship with new Quapaw Chairman

Monday, July 27 by Greg

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Monday that she has not had contact yet with Joseph Byrd, the new chairman of the Quapaw Tribe, but plans to do so in the near future. Byrd defeated current Chairman John Berrey in an election Saturday... Read More.

Joseph Byrd defeats John Berrey in Quapaw Elections

Sunday, July 26 by Greg

The Quapaw Tribe, who owns and operates Saracen Casino and Resort, will have a new leader after current Chairman John Berrey lost his bid for re-election Saturday. Joseph Byrd will be the new Chairman after defeating Berrey 544-325 in Saturday’s election. Berrey released a statement regarding... Read More.

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County officials react to the death of Dr. Herman Ginger

Friday, July 24 by Greg

By: Ray King Justice of the Peace Dr. Herman Ginger died Friday at Jefferson Regional hospital. Ginger, 78, was an Optometry Specialist in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and served as District Six Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County. During his terms on the Quorum Court, he... Read More.

Circuit Clerk’s Office reports two employees exposed to COVID-19

Friday, July 24 by Ray King

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., has confirmed that at least two employees in his office in the County Courthouse have been exposed to a person who has either tested positive for COVID-19 or believed to be positive for COVID-19. In a memo that... Read More.

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Relyance Bank to move headquarters to White Hall

Friday, July 24 by Greg

Relyance Bank, headquartered in Pine Bluff, Ark., announced Thursday the construction of a 37,000 square foot facility to house management and consolidate various departments at a new site. The location of the new building site resides on Highway 270, just west of I-530. The... Read More.

Arkansas governor names Graves to head prison system

Friday, July 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday named the Department of Corrections chief of staff and former state prison system spokesman to head the department. Hutchinson named Solomon Graves as the next secretary of the Department of Corrections, and his recommendation will... Read More.

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