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State tests 4,000 plus for COVID-19

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray King More than 4,000 tests for COVID-19 were conducted in Arkansas in the past 24 hours, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. That was the second largest number of tests in a single day and the state has now more than 66,000 people since... Read More.

In-person court proceedings to resume Monday

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray King In-person court appearances will resume Monday, June 1 for the Eleven-West Judicial District, which includes Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. According to a press release from Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt, the administrative judge for the District, everyone entering the courthouse will be required to... Read More.

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Arkansas State Capitol to Reopen to the Public June 1

Wednesday, May 27 by Greg

(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced Wednesday that the Arkansas State Capitol would reopen to the public on Monday, June 1st. Hours and services will be limited. Until further notice, the building will be open to the public from 9:00... Read More.

New data from CDC estimates COVID-19 mortality rate is 0.4%, significantly lower than previously reported

Wednesday, May 27 by Greg

New data from the Centers for Disease Control is raising questions about just how deadly the coronavirus is. The virus has had a catastrophic impact on the U.S. killing nearly 100,000 Americans. However, a new estimate from the CDC indicates a smaller percentage of people... Read More.

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New voting machines arrive in Jefferson County

Wednesday, May 27 by Greg

The new voting machines arrived at the Jefferson County Election Commission office on Main Street Wednesday morning. The machines will replace outdated machines used by the county for several years. The new ballot marker machines, poll tablets and printers are being paid for by the... Read More.

Jefferson County records 23rd Coronavirus death

Wednesday, May 27 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 23rd Coronavirus death. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was a White female in her 90’s that passed away at the Waters of White Hall nursing home Wednesday. Jefferson county recorded 22 Coronavirus... Read More.

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Appeals court rejects Damont Ewells argument

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate serving 20-years for manslaughter failed Wednesday to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the evidence was insufficient to convict him. Damont Ewells, 40, was convicted as an habitual offender of manslaughter in the Sept. 19. 2017 death of... Read More.

Prior conviction results in felony allegation

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray King A Jefferson County man who was arrested last week for misdemeanor domestic battery will face a felony allegation after it was determined that he had a prior domestic battery conviction in the past five years. James Jordan, 49, had been arrested by a... Read More.

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Man arrested in alleged stabbing

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray King A 48-year-old Jefferson County man was arrested Monday after he allegedly stabbed his daughter during an altercation. William Lawrence was taken into custody by a sheriff’s deputy after the deputy responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Brixey Road. The female victim... Read More.

Bond set in felony domestic battery allegation

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of injuring her boyfriend during an altercation Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jacy Ashcraft, 28, with second offense... Read More.

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Governor praises most for social distancing, mask wearing over holiday

Tuesday, May 26 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said there was “lots of good news” over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend and said a vast majority of people paid attention to guidelines for social distancing and wearing a mask. “More than a few however placed their... Read More.

Food Assistance Approved for Families of Students in Free Lunch Program

Tuesday, May 26 by Greg

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) --- The State of Arkansas received federal approval today to provide food assistance to families of students who are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program when schools are in session, the Departments of Education (ADE) and Human Services (DHS) announced... Read More.

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