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Suspect arrested in July 16 murder

Friday, July 24 by Ray King

By Ray King An investigation into the death of a Pine Bluff man that began July 16 has resulted in the arrest of a suspect. Christopher Edmonds, 37, was taken into custody Thursday and taken to the adult detention center on probable cause of capital murder,... Read More.

UAMS-UAPB Partner to Increase Minorities in Health Care and Address Health Disparities, Physician Shortages

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

By: Amy Widner UAPB alumna Amanda Winston just took the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) this summer, taking a definitive step toward a career goal she has had in mind since she was a kid in Pine Bluff: becoming a doctor. “As far back as I... Read More.

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Reported crime in Pine Bluff drops 5.57 percent

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

By Ray King Twenty fewer incidents last month compared to June 2019 resulted in a just over 5.5 percent drop in reported crime in Pine Bluff. According to the monthly report from the Police Department, there were 339 reported crimes in June compared to 359 in... Read More.

Arkansas double-murder suspect added to U.S. Marshals 15 most wanted fugitive list

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

The U.S. Marshals have elevated the fugitive status of an Arkansas man who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son last year. Jory John Worthen, 24, is now a Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted fugitive, and authorities are asking the public for information that could... Read More.

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Governor: Schools need flexibility on stronger mask rules

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday said he believes it should remain up to local school districts rather than the state whether to require all students to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus when classes resume next month. Gov. Asa... Read More.

Sales tax holiday set Aug. 1 and 2

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

With school set to begin the week of Aug. 24, the State of Arkansas will be holding its annual sales tax holiday on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. Clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item will be exempt from the tax but items... Read More.

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Lincoln County receives grant for road project

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

Lincoln County has received a $100,000 Arkansas Unpaved Road Grant that will be used for work on the Boston Road project. According to the Lincoln Ledger Newspaper, work will include replacing culverts, new pipes, ditch work and more. County Judge Buddy Earnest said during a... Read More.

Cleveland County records first Coronavirus death

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

Cleveland County has recorded its first COVID-19 death following the death of a 76-year-old white female from Kingsland at Jefferson Regional on Wednesday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. Kelley reports that the case originated in Kingsland. The patient was eventually transported... Read More.

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State records 591 new cases of COVID-19; Has 27,990 total recoveries

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday that there are 591 new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas out of 3,933 tests that were returned on Tuesday. Additionally, there were six deaths associated with the virus. While Hutchinson announced the new numbers, Dr. Jose Romero shared that 27,990... Read More.

Police chief explains how officers are handing face mask order

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Wednesday discussed the executive order from Governor Asa Hutchinson mandating the use of face coverings when social distancing is not possible. During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Sergeant said if an officer... Read More.

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Go Forward Pine Bluff reschedules numerous events for 2021

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

Go Forward Pine Bluff has announced that multiple events have been rescheduled for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press release sent out Wednesday it was announced that Forward Fest Blues, Batter and Brew, the UAPB Homecoming Showcase, Mistletoe Magic, and the King... Read More.

Arkansas pediatrics group says it doesn’t support statewide return to school

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

The Arkansas chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics says it does not support a statewide return to school in August, according to a press release. Recently the AAP released guidance on re-opening schools with a “goal of having students physically present in school” yet... Read More.

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