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Delta Food Network/Tyson Foods announces food distribution in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, April 8 by Greg

The Delta Network Food Bank and Tyson Foods have scheduled a second truckload distribution of chicken on Saturday, April 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center for citizens in Pine Bluff and Jefferson county. A registration card must... Read More.

Health officials report 1,000 coronavirus cases in Arkansas

Wednesday, April 8 by Greg

Arkansas health officials on Wednesday said the number of coronavirus cases in the state has reached 1,000. The Health Department reported the increase in cases, which had hit at least 997 Tuesday night. Arkansas has had 18 deaths. Arkansas health officials on Wednesday said the number... Read More.

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Judge Gerald Robinson reports Pine Bluff’s first COVID-19 death

Tuesday, April 7 by Greg

UPDATE 1:35 P.M. - Governor Asa Hutchinson says the number of deaths in Arkansas remains at 18 as it has the past two days. No additional deaths have been reported to the State Health Department according to the Governor. UPDATE 11:45 A.M. - Coroner Chad Kelley... Read More.

Jefferson county curfew addressed at Quorum Court meeting

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray King With facemasks and gloves on and spread out through the entire lobby of the Jefferson County Courthouse, the Quorum Court met for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this time combined both committee meetings and the regular meeting into... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. releases statement on county curfew

Tuesday, April 7 by Greg

Jefferson county Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. released a statement regarding the county-wide curfew issued by County Judge Gerald Robinson Tuesday morning. Dear Citizens, Recognizing that enacting a county-wide curfew is to further discourage unnecessary social gathering, our office will closely monitor the unincorporated areas of Jefferson... Read More.

Arkansas State Police to assist with enforcing social distancing orders

Tuesday, April 7 by Greg

The Arkansas State Police will help enforce Governor Asa Hutchinson's social distancing orders. The orders include a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people in any confined indoor or outdoor space, with exceptions for business, places of worship, and government entities. Colonel Bill Bryant... Read More.

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Arkansas governor says no stay-at-home orders for cities

Tuesday, April 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Tuesday opposed allowing cities to issue their own stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus outbreak while the state resists such a restriction. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott said he’d like to be able to issue such a restriction.... Read More.

Pine Bluff District Court closed because of Mayor’s order

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

As a result of an order by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington Monday, Pine Bluff District Court where Judge John Kearney presides is closed. According to an email from Chief Deputy Clerk Veronica Young on Tuesday, there are no longer any staff in the office... Read More.

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Governor again rejects calls for state-wide stay at home order

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he believed it was important to have a state-wide policy in relation to dealing with the Corona virus, again rejecting calls for a mandatory stay-at-home policy statewide. At his daily press conference on COVID-19, the governor... Read More.

County Judge orders curfew effective Wednesday

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has instituted a curfew effective Wednesday April 8 to discourage public gatherings. Like the curfew imposed in the city of Pine Bluff, the county curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and all non-essential... Read More.

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Report: COVID-19’s impact on Arkansas economy includes ag labor, supply chain disruptions

Tuesday, April 7 by Greg

Arkansas agriculture and the state’s rural areas may face the potential for significant disruption in supply chain, labor and government services due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multi-sector economic impact released by the University of Arkansas System Division of... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council adopts ordinance establishing meeting protocols

Monday, April 6 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance establishing meeting protocols for council, committee and other types of meetings. The meeting was held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center all the participants except Council Member Ivan Whitfield wearing face masks. Council... Read More.

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