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Governor says new COVID-19 cases not linked to just one county

Thursday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray King One hundred-thirty new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours, with 113 of them being in a community setting but Governor Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that he was not aware of a large outbreak in any one county of... Read More.

Judge Rob Wyatt not sure how jury trials can be conducted under Social Distancing directives

Thursday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray King As city and county government buildings and offices begin to reopen after being shut down because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, district and circuit courts are following suit beginning Monday. Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., the administrative judge for the 11-West Judicial District which... Read More.

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C&L Electric energizes 1 megawatt solar project in Star City

Thursday, May 14 by Greg

C & L Electric Cooperative’s (C & L) new 1 MW solar array represents the distribution cooperative’s first owned generation source in its almost 80-year history, through a 20-year solar power services agreement. Installed by Today’s Power, Inc. (TPI), the single-axis tracking array consists... Read More.

Council members Trafford and Alexander give opinions on resolution to ask Saracen Casino to delay their reopening

Thursday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray King A resolution sponsored by Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield that wants Mayor Shirley Washington to ask the Saracen Casino Annex to delay their opening for 30 days will be discussed and voted on when the council meets Monday at 5:30... Read More.

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White Hall District Court to be in session on May 20

Thursday, May 14 by Greg

White Hall District Court will be in session on Wednesday, May 20 at 12 p.m. at White Hall City Hall located at 101 Parkway in White Hall. All who are scheduled to appear, who need to be seen for time pay, who are entering a plea on... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council agenda to ask for delay in Casino reopening

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

The Pine Bluff City Council will meet on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m., and have a number of proposed ordinances to be voted on. The first resolution will request the operators of the Saracen Casino Resort to delay in resuming casino operations for a... Read More.

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Go Forward Pine Bluff names Tavante Calhoun as Quality of Life Coordinator

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

Go Forward Pine Bluff has announced the hiring of Tavante Calhoun as Quality of Life Coordinator. Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley told DeltaplexNews.com that Calhoun has been a volunteer for the organization, but due to a grant from the Rural LISC initiative Calhoun... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal to take bids to renovate downtown buildings

Wednesday, May 13 by Ray King

By Ray King Plans for housing in the downtown area are underway as a part of the Relive Pine Bluff plan which will also include the renovation of buildings for retailers, restaurants and the like. Maurice Taggart, the director of the Urban Renewal Agency said Wednesday... Read More.

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AGFC offering payments to rice farmers for waterfowl habitat and hunting access

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications from rice field owners to enroll in its expanded Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement program. Landowners may receive as much as $150 per acre annually while still maintaining the current production of... Read More.

Inmates, staff at Randall Williams unit test positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, May 13 by Ray King

By Ray King A total of 48 inmates and two staff members at the Randall Williams Unit of the Arkansas Department of Corrections at Pine Bluff have tested positive for COVID-19, according to State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith. He made the announcement during Governor Asa... Read More.

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Sheridan school district announces 2020 graduation and prom dates

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

The Sheridan School District has announced their plans for the 2020 Sheridan High School graduation and prom. “Graduation and prom are two very special traditions in our community,” said Sheridan Superintendent Jerrod Williams. “We are doing our best to honor these traditions for our seniors... Read More.

Arkansas’ lottery revenue soars, helps fund scholarships

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The drop in gas prices and closure of Arkansas’ three casinos amid the coronavirus pandemic has fueled the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery fund, as the lottery set a record for total revenue in the month of April. At the end of... Read More.

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