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Supreme Court rejects McCray appeal

Friday, May 1 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected arguments from a man convicted of aggravated robbery who claimed that a judge denied his motion to dismiss the case because the man failed to get a speedy trial. Walter McCray Jr., 56, also contended that... Read More.

Jefferson County records 15th Coronavirus death

Friday, May 1 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 15th Coronavirus death after a patient at the Waters of White Hall nursing home succumbed to the virus early Friday morning after being transported to Jefferson Regional for treatment. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting... Read More.

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From the Editor: Thank you citizens of the Deltaplex

Thursday, April 30 by Greg

To the great people of the Deltaplex, the staff here at DeltaplexNews.com and Deltaplex Radio (Oldies 101.3, 99.3 The Beat, The Hog 98.1, and KTrain 104.5) would like to say thank you for helping us see record numbers on our news website DeltaplexNews.com over... Read More.

County judge asks elected officials to furlough employees

Thursday, April 30 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday asked elected officials and department heads to furlough 30 percent of their employees as the county struggles with a loss of revenue due to the Corona virus. During a virtual meeting with elected officials, Robinson said... Read More.

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Body recovered in Atkins Lake following reports of a drowning

Thursday, April 30 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Arkansas Game and Fish, an Arkansas State Police helicopter, and several volunteers converged on Atkins Lake Thursday afternoon as reports of a possible drowning were called in to emergency responders. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. said his office received... Read More.

Restrictions on gyms, fitness centers lifted by Governor

Thursday, April 30 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that he is lifting the restrictions on gyms, physical fitness centers and indoor athletic facilities effective Monday, May 4 with limits on social distancing. At his daily COVID-19 press conference, the Governor listed some of the things the... Read More.

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Jefferson County records 14th Coronavirus death

Thursday, April 30 by Greg

Jefferson County now has its 14th Coronavirus death after a patient at the Waters of White Hall nursing home succumbed to the virus Thursday afternoon. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was an White female in her... Read More.

Council seeks solutions to save money because of Coronavirus

Thursday, April 30 by Ray King

By Ray King Members of the Pine Bluff City Council on Thursday began the process of trying to figure out how to deal with what is expected to be a big decline in revenue through the end of the year because of the Corona virus. At... Read More.

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Two killed, one hurt in Bradley County accident

Thursday, April 30 by Ray King

Two minors were killed and a third person injured in a two-vehicle traffic accident in Bradley County early Thursday morning. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, a male and female minor who were not identified were riding in a 2007 Honda... Read More.

Barrier masks required to enter CAVHS facilities beginning May 4

Wednesday, April 29 by Greg

Protecting our Veterans and staff is our highest priority and as part of that effort we are adopting The Joint Commission's guidelines on universal masking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Monday, May 4, 2020, all staff, patients and visitors will be required to... Read More.

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Arkansas bans evictions on properties covered by government

Wednesday, April 29 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ high court has ruled that evictions for nonpayment at rental properties covered by the federal government are temporarily prohibited in wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday bans evictions at properties backed by the... Read More.

Governor updates Coronavirus pandemic, restaurants to reopen for dine-in service

Wednesday, April 29 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday announced that restaurants in the state which have been prohibited from dine-in service because of the Corona virus pandemic will be able to resume that service on a limited basis May 11. The businesses will be limited... Read More.

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