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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.

Mayor Washington says accurate census count is important for Pine Bluff

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

By Ray King With the 2020 census count delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Tuesday city officials will use the extra time to reach out to those who have not completed the form. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Washington... Read More.

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Crenshaw Springs Water Park in White Hall to remain closed due to COVID-19 crisis

Tuesday, May 12 by Greg

Crenshaw Springs water park in White Hall will remain closed despite Governor Asa Hutchinson saying water parks can open on May 22. Mayor Noel Foster told DeltaplexNews.com that he doesn't feel it is safe to open at this time. "I just don't feel it is safe... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal a Step Closer to Restoring Downtown Buildings

Tuesday, May 12 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark.— In February, the Pine Bluff Historic District Commission of the City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (“PBURA”) to begin the renovation and restoration of certain properties on the west side... Read More.

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Spike in COVID-19 in St. Francis County linked to federal prison

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that an additional 121 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, with 27 of them residing in St. Francis County, which is the home of the Federal Correctional Institute. The federal prison, located at Forrest... Read More.

Pine Bluff curfew to remain in effect despite reopening of businesses

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray King A city-wide curfew in Pine Bluff will remain in effect despite the fact that businesses, including the Saracen Casino Annex are preparing to reopen on May 18. The curfew is in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., seven days and week and... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington discusses the number of homicides over the past month

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray King During an appearance on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington was asked about the number of homicides in the city and what could be done about them. She said Pine Bluff did... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. provides and County Judge Robinson approves proposed plan in response to county furlough ordinance

Monday, May 11 by Greg

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has provided DeltaplexNews.com with a copy of his proposed plan in response to Jefferson County Ordinance No. 2020-31, passed by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court last Tuesday evening. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has approved the sheriffs plan. “I... Read More.

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Prosecutor says woman killed Arkansas lawmaker for money

Monday, May 11 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A woman charged with killing a former Arkansas lawmaker did it for money and to avoid arrest, a prosecutor alleged in a court filing. Robert Dittrich, the special prosecutor assigned to the case, filed a notice with Randolph County Circuit... Read More.

Governor talks economy, COVID-19 at El Dorado

Monday, May 11 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson took to the road for the second time in a week Monday to conduct his daily COVID-19 press briefing, this time from El Dorado. State Representative Matthew Shephard, who was elected Speaker of the House recently and is from... Read More.

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Free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing to take place Tuesday in Dumas

Monday, May 11 by Greg

Delta Memorial Hospital and Delta Health Services in Dumas will conduct a free COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing event on Tuesday, May 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Dumas Community Center located at 18 Belmont Street in Dumas. Everyone is welcome to... Read More.

Arkansas releases 300 inmates early as virus precaution

Monday, May 11 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials released 300 inmates early from the state’s overcrowded prisons as a precaution during the coronavirus crisis. Dexter Payne, head of Arkansas’ correction division, said Thursday during court testimony that there will be additional releases once inmates are screened... Read More.

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