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Mayor named to law enforcement task force

Tuesday, June 9 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington was one of several Arkansans’ named to a new Law Enforcement Task Force by Governor Asa Hutchinson Tuesday. Other members of the task force are chair Fred Weatherspoon- deputy director of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, Jami Cook- Secretary... Read More.

Medical examiner says death Friday was suicide

Tuesday, June 9 by Ray King

The State Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that a man who was found dead in a vehicle on Friday died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to a news release Tuesday, the case of Corey Walker, 44, was initially investigated as a... Read More.

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Jefferson County records 25th COVID death

Tuesday, June 9 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 25th Coronavirus death after two deaths Tuesday morning at Jefferson Regional. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that both victims we’re African American females in their 80’s. Jefferson county recorded 23 Coronavirus deaths previous to this. Information... Read More.

Two killed in separate accidents

Tuesday, June 9 by Ray King

Two Southeast Arkansas residents were killed in separate traffic accidents Monday. The victims were identified as Anthony Bishop Heard, 59, of Sheridan and Perry Lee Reed, 65, of Monticello. According to preliminary reports from the Arkansas State Police, Heard was northbound on State Highway 35 in... Read More.

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Jefferson County Health Department building, Coroner’s Office, and Veteran’s Service Office coming soon

Monday, June 8 by Ray King

By Ray King A new Jefferson County Health Department building, a new coroner’s office and a new Veteran’s Service Office are one step closer to reality as the Quorum Court on Monday approved a resolution establishing a Public-Private Partnership with an Arkansas Corporation that will... Read More.

Trees falling across the Deltaplex

Monday, June 8 by Greg

According to scanner traffic there are numerous trees that have fallen across roads and power lines in the Deltaplex area. Both C&L Electric and Entergy Arkansas have crews working to make repairs and restore power. At last check trees are confirmed to be across roads... Read More.

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Governor not ready to start regional approach to COVID-19 restrictions

Monday, June 8 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday he is not ready to make changes to the way that restrictions he imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are addressed. Last week, the Governor said he was considering a regional approach which would have... Read More.

Governor directs Guardsmen to deactivate from civil disturbance mission

Monday, June 8 by Greg

Arkansas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will deactivate and return home after being directed to support the Arkansas State Police in a civil disturbance mission that began on May 31 after the death of Mr. George Floyd in Minnesota. Arkansans took to the streets of... Read More.

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Arkansas to double size of contact tracers amid pandemic

Monday, June 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials say they are working to double the size of its team of contact tracers — individuals who identify people who might have had contact with those infected by the coronavirus. Little Rock television station Read More.

CAVHS begins way forward with limited reintroduction of services

Friday, June 5 by Greg

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System has begun scheduling again for non-urgent appointments. For the protection of our Veterans and staff, and to prevent the spread of COVID-19, CAVHS is initially scheduling a minimal number of Veterans for face-to-face visits as services are reintroduced here. Non-urgent... Read More.

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COVID-19 cases top 8,600 statewide

Friday, June 5 by Ray King

By Ray King A total of 226 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Arkansas in the past 24 hours, bringing the state’s total to 8,651, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Friday. In his daily COVID-19 briefing, the Governor said there are now 137 people who have... Read More.

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