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April storms cause significant issues with power infrastructure

Tuesday, May 5 by Greg

A video released Tuesday gives a recap of storm systems that ravished the state of Arkansas in April beginning with an E-F3 tornado that his downtown Jonesboro. Additionally, Easter Sunday storms ravished much of South Arkansas, causing significant damage to the power grid in the... Read More.

In clamor to reopen businesses, many African-American’s feel overlooked

Tuesday, May 5 by Greg

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Many African Americans watching protests calling for easing restrictions meant to slow the spread of the new coronavirus see them as one more example of how their health, their safety and their rights just don’t seem to matter. To many, it... Read More.

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Drive-thru COVID-19 screening clinic set for May 7 in Warren

Tuesday, May 5 by Staff

Several health care entities will conduct Covid-19 evaluations at a drive-thru clinic at Warren on Thursday, May 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The clinic will be located at the Brunson Elementary and Warren Middle School, 201 Scobey Drive in Warren, according to information... Read More.

Jefferson County records 18th Coronavirus death

Tuesday, May 5 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 18th Coronavirus death after a patient at the Villages of General Baptist nursing home succumbed to the virus Monday night. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the deaths to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the first victim was an African American female... Read More.

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Pine Bluff native Dr. Bradsher receives UAMS top faculty award

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Robert W. Bradsher Jr., M.D. — a professor of infectious diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine — has received the 2020 Distinguished Faculty Service Award from the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The award... Read More.

Victim identified in Monday homicide in Pine Bluff

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a shootingat 33rd & Hazel at approximately 6 p.m. Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, officers found 38-year-old Elvis Kendal with gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle. He was transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center where he later died of... Read More.

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City Council gives green light to shared work program

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Shirley Washington to apply for employees to participate in the Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program conducted by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. Under the program, the work... Read More.

Governor to pardon three from Pine Bluff

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson Monday announced his intent to grant pardons to 20 people, including three from Pine Bluff.. An additional 28 clemency requests were denied and six had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants intended... Read More.

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Governor issues guidelines for churches, directive for indoor and outdoor event venues

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Monday announced guidelines for churches who have been limited to the number of people who could attend services. At his daily press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor also announced he had issued a directive dealing with... Read More.

Arkansas boy drowns while swimming at Texas beach

Monday, May 4 by Greg

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A 10-year-old Arkansas boy drowned after he went missing while swimming with his family in coastal Texas, authorities said. Micah Batson of Little Rock went missing shortly before noon Saturday while swimming with his family in the waters off Crystal Beach,... Read More.

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Three prison inmates deaths reported at Cummins unit

Monday, May 4 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK (AP) - Three inmates from the Cummins Unit died Sunday, May 3, according to the Arkansas Department of Corrections media contact Solomon Graves. One inmate was pronounced dead at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, the other inmate was pronounced dead at University of Arkansas... Read More.

Judge: No immediate ruling on Arkansas inmates’ coronavirus suit

Monday, May 4 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday declined to rule immediately in a lawsuit filed by Arkansas inmates who accused the prison system of not doing enough to combat the spread of coronavirus. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker rejected the inmates’ motion... Read More.

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