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Third inmate from Cummins Prison dies from Coronavirus

Sunday, May 3 by Greg

A third inmate from Cummins Prison has died from the Coronavirus according to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. Kelley told DeltaplexNews.com that a white male in his 40's passed away Sunday morning after two inmates passed away early Saturday morning at Jefferson Regional. The particulars of... Read More.

Jefferson County records 17th Coronavirus death

Sunday, May 3 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 17th Coronavirus death after two patients at the Waters of White Hall nursing home succumbed to the virus. One of the patients passed at the nursing home, while the second passed after being transported to Jefferson Regional for treatment. Jefferson... Read More.

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AGFC removes black bear from a neighborhood in White Hall

Sunday, May 3 by Greg

A black bear in a tree in a White Hall neighborhood on Nancy Street brought a bit of excitement for residents in the area Saturday night as they waited for officers from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to arrive to tranquilize and remove... Read More.

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Victim identified/Suspect arrested in homicide in Pine Bluff Staples parking lot

Saturday, May 2 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a homicide in the Staples parking lot that was reported around 1:00 p.m. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Stanley Robinson Jones, a Pine Bluff resident who is originally from Louisiana. He was pronounced deceased at the... Read More.

Silver alert issued for missing Pine Bluff man

Saturday, May 2 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 75-year-old man. Arkansas State Police say that Otey Moss was last known to be at 200 West Reeker Street near the U of A Pine Bluff campus around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Moss was... Read More.

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Two Cummins Prison inmates die from Coronavirus

Saturday, May 2 by Greg

Two inmates from Cummins Prison passed away overnight at Jefferson Regional Hospital. The deaths were confirmed to DeltaplexNews.com by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. The particulars of the inmates are as follows: African American male in his 60’s. White male in his 60’s. The two deaths... Read More.

Barber shops/Beauty shops to reopen in Arkansas on May 6

Friday, May 1 by Ray King

By Ray King Continuing his program to reopen businesses in Arkansas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced that barber and beauty shops, spas, tattoo parlors and massage therapy facilities will be allowed to reopen May 6. On Wednesday, the Governor announced... Read More.

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Council member Alexander gives thoughts on Pine Bluff reserve fund

Friday, May 1 by Ray King

By Ray King A projected shortfall in revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has the Pine Bluff City Council searching for ways to stem the tide and keep the city operating. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Council member Joni Alexander talked... Read More.

Recycling center to close Saturdays

Friday, May 1 by Ray King

Beginning May 2nd, the Jefferson County E-Waste and Recycling Facility at 1800 E. Harding Ave. in Pine Bluff will be closed on Saturdays due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional... Read More.

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Pine Bluff to host spring garden week

Friday, May 1 by Ray King

The City of Pine Bluff will be hosting a Spring Garden Week from May 9 through May 16. During this time, the Pine Bluff Community Garden will be open to the public from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The purpose is to promote physical activity, healthy... Read More.

Union Pacific laying off staff because of the virus outbreak

Friday, May 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Union Pacific Corp. is furloughing most of the staff at its facility in Little Rock that repairs the railroad’s locomotives after seeing a substantial drop in business volume because of the coronavirus pandemic, a company representative said. Kristen South, the... Read More.

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