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Mayor Washington says city revenue is good for about 10 months due to savings

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

By Ray King As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on not only the health of county and county residents, it’s also taking a toll on revenue to operate vital services. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg and Will Tuesday morning,... Read More.

City Council makes history with virtual meeting

Monday, April 20 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council made history Monday night when they held their first virtual meeting ever. Mayor Shirley Washington was in her office as were City Attorney Althea Hadden-Scott and Assistant City Attorney Joe Childers but City Clerk Loretta Whitfleld and the... Read More.

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Riceland Foods employee in Stuttgart tests positive for Coronavirus

Monday, April 20 by Greg

According to a press release from Riceland Foods in Stuttgart, an employee has tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the release, Riceland’s coronavirus plan of action has been implemented at the Stuttgart Rice Division, where the team member worked. All team members, who were in... Read More.

United Way of Southeast Arkansas receives $25k donation

Monday, April 20 by Greg

The United Way of Southeast Arkansas has received a $25,000 donation from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Blue and You Foundation. In a press release issued Monday the United Way of Southeast Arkansas said they "Want to express how grateful they are... Read More.

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600 plus test positive for COVID-19 at Cummins Prison

Monday, April 20 by Ray King

By Ray King More than 600 inmates at Cummins Prison near Grady have tested positive for the Corona virus, according to state Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith. During the governor’s daily press update on COVOD-19, Smith said most of those who have been test did not... Read More.

US oil prices crash below $0 a barrel

Monday, April 20 by Greg

(Associated Press) US oil prices crashed Monday to a record low as the market continues to be roiled by an epic collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Global stocks are mixed as investors brace for more companies to reveal how much the... Read More.

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C&L customers may need to report outages daily in order to have power restored

Monday, April 20 by Greg

C&L Electric Cooperative customers who are still without power should call to report their outage every day until the outage is restored. State Representative Ken Bragg contacted DeltaplexNews.com Monday to provide this information he received. Additionally, DeltaplexNews.com contacted C&L and was told the same thing... Read More.

Healthcare worker who passed from Coronavirus has been identified

Monday, April 20 by Greg

DeltaplexNews.com reported Sunday that the first healthcare worker from the State of Arkansas passed away due to the Coronavirus Saturday at UAMS in Little Rock. That healthcare worker was a nurse at Jefferson Regional and is believed to have been infected by the first... Read More.

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Pine Bluff records it’s 8th Coronavirus death

Monday, April 20 by Greg

Pine Bluff now has its eighth Coronavirus death after a nursing home patient has succumbed to the virus. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com early Monday morning. Kelley confirmed the victim was a white male in his 80’s. Pine Bluff recorded six... Read More.

Jefferson county resident becomes first healthcare worker in Arkansas to die from Coronavirus

Sunday, April 19 by Greg

Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith announced Sunday that the state’s first healthcare worker has passed away from COVID-19. The health care worker passed Saturday at UAMS, and worked at Jefferson Regional Hospital with the initial group of cases reported there according to Smith. A... Read More.

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Governor announces $10 million grant for rural hospitals

Saturday, April 18 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Saturday announced that the state will provide $10 million to assist rural hospitals who are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At his daily press conference, the governor said the funds will go to 27 different rural hospitals in... Read More.

Two killed, four hurt in Bradley County accident

Saturday, April 18 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in Bradley County Friday resulted in the death of two men and injuries to four others. According to a preliminary report, Juan Manuel Medina, 40, and Cesar Figuerao-Gutirrez, 35, both of Warren were passengers in a 1993 Ford Van driven by Fidel... Read More.

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