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Inmate commits suicide at ADC’s Pine Bluff unit

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Arkansas Department of Corrections officials are reporting an inmate has committed suicide inside of the Pine Bluff unit. Officials say officers found 30-year-old Calvin J. Hammock hanging in his cell shortly after noon on Thursday, and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. According to a news... Read More.

Essential vs. Non-Essential Businesses during the COVID-19 crisis

Friday, April 3 by Greg

The Deltaplex newsroom has received questions from numerous people asking what businesses are deemed essential and non-essential during the COVID-19 crisis. Since the crisis has began Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered numerous businesses to close to patrons, and has put strict regulations on others... Read More.

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Walmart to limit the number of customers in stores due to coronavirus concerns

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Walmart will begin to limit the number of customers that are allowed in the store to shop. Starting on Saturday, April 4, all Walmart stores will begin monitoring the number of people allowed inside the store. Customers will be admitted one by one at a single... Read More.

State closes Lake Ouachita State Park after campers test positive for coronavirus

Friday, April 3 by Greg

The Arkansas State Parks have temporarily closed all facilities, including day-use areas, at Lake Ouachita State Park to the public Friday morning following a report that three people who camped there in late March tested positive for COVID-19. The announcement came in a press release... Read More.

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Arkansas lawmakers to meet again amid coronavirus outbreak

Friday, April 3 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers will meet as planned for this year’s legislative session amid the coronavirus outbreak, but leaders hope to wrap up work in less than two weeks, the state Senate’s president said Friday. Senate President Jim Hendren said the Legislature... Read More.

Arkansas receives first shipment of PPE for medical workers from China

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith met with the media once again on Friday to give an update on the coronavirus situation here in Arkansas. As of Friday afternoon, 704 had tested positive. Seventy-one were hospitalized. Sixty people had... Read More.

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Supreme Court orders hearing in prisoner case

Friday, April 3 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed and sent back to Jefferson County Circuit Court a civil rights and medical malpractice lawsuit involving a man currently housed in a state prison in Lincoln County. The high court said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis... Read More.

Election Commission to meet Tuesday

Friday, April 3 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at the election commission office to certify the results of the March 31 Democratic primary. Also on the agenda will be a Provisional ballot voter hearing... Read More.

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JCSO makes arrest in 2nd degree battery case

Friday, April 3 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has located and apprehended the person of interest in a recent 2nd degree battery incident that occurred at a victim's residence located on Highway 54. Deputies located 49-year-old, white male Dirk Horne hiding under clothing in a residence located on... Read More.

All non-uniformed City of Pine Bluff employees asked to work from home

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has issued a letter asking that all non-uniformed city employees work remotely from home until further notice. A copy of the letter is below: Dear Employees: As we navigate these uncertain times, I thank you for your commitment to our city. The COVID-19... Read More.

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Chief Howell discusses PPE’s, decreased calls

Friday, April 3 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday that his department has actually seen a slight decrease in the number of calls they have responded to as a result of the Coronavirus. Appearing on the Oldies Morning Show with Greg... Read More.

Pine Bluff Veteran’s Legal Clinic To Remain Closed

Friday, April 3 by Greg

Due to the precautions that are being taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pine Bluff Veterans Legal Clinic will remain closed until further notice. Veterans may contact The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) Help Line at 1-800-950-5817. Services are available to accept... Read More.

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