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Dr. Nate Smith puts emphasis on work site safety during COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray King With Governor Asa Hutchinson in Washington Wednesday for a meeting with President Donald Trump, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith conducted the daily COVID-19 press briefing and spent a great deal of time talking about work site safety. Smith said the department has... Read More.

WHPD Chief Shapiro discusses court proceedings

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray King White Hall District Court met for the first time Wednesday and according to police chief Greg Shapiro, a number of people were expected to attend. Shapiro appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday morning. He said this will be the first time... Read More.

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City council to return to convention center for meetings

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray King After meeting remotely by Zoom since April, the Pine Bluff City Council will be returning to the Convention Center for their first meeting in June. During a joint meeting of the council’s Public Safety and Public Health and Welfare Committees Wednesday, Council Member... Read More.

Courthouse to close Friday and Monday for Memorial Day holiday

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Courthouse will be closed this Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th for the Memorial Day holiday. County offices will resume operations on Tuesday, May 26th and the Courthouse will be open to the public by appointment only.

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Councilwoman Alexander says council should stop with “feel good legislation” and start handling city business

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

Pine Bluff City Council member Joni Alexander said on Wednesday that it is time for the council to get back to normal and get away from the meetings on ZOOM. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Alexander said... Read More.

Jefferson County records it’s 22nd Coronavirus death

Wednesday, May 20 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 22nd 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 late Tuesday night. Jefferson county recorded... Read More.

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Jefferson County Health Department now providing daily COVID-19 testing

Wednesday, May 20 by Greg

The Jefferson County Health Department is now providing COVID-19 testing to the public, every day between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. No symptoms are required to receive testing. Individuals may contact the Health Department during business hours, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, to schedule an... Read More.

Persistent rain and flooding a problem for Arkansas farmers

Tuesday, May 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The wet weather has brought uncertainty to Arkansas’ spring’s harvest, as persistent rainfall has made it difficult for many farmers to plant their crops. Along with organic vegetables, the planting of soybeans, cotton, corn and rice is also lagging, even... Read More.

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Formal charges filed against teenagers in March homicide and robbery

Tuesday, May 19 by Ray King

By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against two teenagers accused in the shooting death of a man inside an apartment in the Dollarway area in March. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Karizma Fisher, 18, of Monticello and Ke-Untae Shelton, 18, of Pine... Read More.

VA Medical Hardship Program – help for Veterans hit by financial issues

Tuesday, May 19 by Greg

The VA has options for Veterans who suffer from difficult financial circumstances and struggle to pay VA copayments. If a Veteran is dealing with personal circumstances like the loss of a job, a sudden decrease in income, or an increase in out-of-pocket family health... Read More.

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Judge rejects Arkansas inmates’ bid for more virus steps

Tuesday, May 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected an effort to require Arkansas to release inmates at high risk of contracting the coronavirus and to take other steps to curb the virus’s spread in its prisons. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker denied... Read More.

All nursing home residents and staff to be tested for COVID-19

Tuesday, May 19 by Ray King

By Ray King Testing for every resident and staff member at every nursing home and long-term care facility in Arkansas will begin June 1, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, the Governor said the testing will also include Human Development Centers... Read More.

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