Photos: Storm damage in the Deltaplex

Severe weather struck the Deltaplex area Sunday night uprooting and snapping trees, snapping power line poles, and causing significant damage across the area. Entergy Arkansas has stated it could take several days to restore power to all customers due to the amount of damage sustained... Read More.

County Judge still assessing storm damage

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Monday that he and his staff are still assessing the damage that resulted from a powerful storm that hit the county Sunday night, causing numerous power outages and resulting in one fatality. "There's significant damage," Robinson said... Read More.
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Powerful storms strike the Deltaplex

Many in the Deltaplex have been hit by storm damage, to include fallen trees and power lines, after strong storms moved through the area Sunday evening. Over 102,000 Arkansan’s were estimated to be without power according to Entergy Arkansas in a press release Sunday night: “This... Read More.
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Cummins prison inmate tests positive for coronavirus

The Arkansas Department of Corrections  is working with the Arkansas Department of Health following the COVID-19 diagnosis of one inmate at the Cummins Unit in Grady. This diagnosis is the first among the Department’s inmate and resident populations. As of Friday, April 10, 13 employees throughout... Read More.

Jefferson county records fourth COVID-19 death

Jefferson county has recorded its fourth death associated with the COVID-19 virus. The death is also the fourth this week. Jefferson county Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed two additional deaths to DeltaplexNews.com Saturday. The first death for Jefferson county was announced Tuesday by County Judge Gerald Robinson.... Read More.
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Deltaplex on lookout for severe weather this Easter weekend

National Weather Service A severe weather outbreak is most favored along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Georgia on Sunday, but will likely affect much of southeast Arkansas into the Tennessee Valley. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail are all in play during this event.

Hutchinson: The First Line of Defense Against COVID-19

Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the COVID-19 crisis Friday in his weekly radio address: LITTLE ROCK – Today I’d like to talk about the professionals who are on the front lines at the hospitals and clinics all over Arkansas who are treating our COVID-19 patients and doing... Read More.
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Arkansas AG says order restricts abortions during outbreak

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas order preventing elective surgeries during the coronavirus outbreak prohibits abortions that aren’t immediately necessary to protect the life or health of the mother, the state’s attorney general said Friday. Arkansas’ Health Department has ordered health providers to reschedule... Read More.
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County jail population down thanks to state help

By Ray King The Jefferson County Adult Detention Center on Friday had 245 detainees, one of the lowest numbers the facility has seen in recent months, thanks to some help from the state. On Thursday, the Department of Corrections picked up 14 men who had previously... Read More.

Jefferson county records second COVID-19 death

Jefferson county has recorded its second COVID-19 death according to Jefferson county Coroner Chad Kelley. According to Kelley, a patient at Jefferson Regional passed away overnight after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Kelley was not able to provide any other details regarding the patient due... Read More.