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AGFC reopens public access buildings to include Delta Rivers Nature Center

Thursday, July 16 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has reopened its doors to public access for the first time since March. The doors were opened Wednesday morning to public access buildings to include the Delta Rivers Nature Center in Pine Bluff. All buildings... Read More.

Jefferson County records 28th Coronavirus death

Thursday, July 16 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 28th community related Coronavirus death after a death Thursday afternoon. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was an African American female in her 30’s that passed away at Jefferson Regional. Jefferson county recorded 27 Coronavirus... Read More.

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Star City Council approves interim financing for sewer project

Thursday, July 16 by Greg

By Ray King During its meeting July 13, the City Council of Star City approved an interim financing resolution with Connect Bank to help fund a sewer facility project/ According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the total cost of the project is $1.9 million, and the... Read More.

COVID-19 study includes data from UAMS

Thursday, July 16 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — COVID-19 patients who underwent surgery were more likely to develop lung complications or die compared to those without COVID-19 in an international study that included the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a collaborating partner. Because of this heightened risk,... Read More.

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Proton therapy treatment center planned at UAMS

Wednesday, July 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health and Proton International (PI) have signed a Letter of Intent to bring proton therapy — an alternative to radiation therapy for treating cancer — to Arkansas. The proton treatment center... Read More.

PBPD seeking help to ID breaking and entering suspects

Wednesday, July 15 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Detective Division is asking the public’s helping in identifying the two people in the attached photos. The two are wanted for the crime of breaking or entering that occurred at 601 W. 32nd Avenue on July 13, 2020. Anyone with any information is... Read More.

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COVID-19 cases top 30,000 in state

Wednesday, July 15 by Greg

By Ray King The state has now passed the 30,000 mark in cumulative cases of COVID-19 as an additional 564 new cases were reported over the past 24 hours. At his daily press briefing Wednesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said that while the 564 new cases were... Read More.

County judge orders wearing masks in county buildings

Wednesday, July 15 by Greg

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has ordered all county employees and visitors to county buildings to wear a mask if social distancing is not possible. In a memo dated July 14, Robinson said, “Given the widespread community transmission of COVID-19, Jefferson County remains committed to... Read More.

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Walmart, Sam’s Club to require face masks at all stores

Wednesday, July 15 by Greg

According to a press release sent out Wednesday, Walmart has announced that face masks will be required to be worn inside all of its stores to limit the spread of the coronavirus. This rule takes effect Monday, according to the release. Complimentary masks will be... Read More.

Train collides with car in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, July 14 by Greg

DeltaplexNews.com has learned of a collision between a train and a car at 13th and Railroad in Pine Bluff. No other details have been provided at this time, but we will update the story once we have more information.

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PBPD investigating hit and run accidents

Tuesday, July 14 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a series of hit and run accidents that began when a car hit another car in the Taco Bell parking lot located at 27th and Olive. The car then fled from the scene then hit a second... Read More.

State strategy to fight COVID-19 explained

Tuesday, July 14 by Greg

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said the state has adopted a strategy to fight the spread of COVID-19 which relies on working with the Arkansas Department of Health and on citizens taking personal responsibility. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, Hutchinson said Department... Read More.

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