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Mayor Shirley Washington warns of COVID-19 scam targeting senior citizens

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington was warned by state officials of scammers who are traveling neighborhoods telling citizens that they can test citizens for the coronavirus in exchange for a monetary fee. Washington alerted the Pine Bluff safety commission of the scam during Tuesday’s meeting,... Read More.

Public safety commission addresses COVID-19 concerns

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

BY: RAY KING Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Wednesday that firefighters are modifying some of the events they respond to as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Speaking during a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Howell said... Read More.

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Local businesses feeling the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

Small businesses in the Deltaplex area are being forced to adjust to new ways of business with the COVID-19 situation in our area of the state. Some businesses are experiencing a reduction in business, while others are changing how they operate in order to... Read More.

Local court procedures change during COVID-19 crisis

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

BY: RAY KING The Arkansas Supreme Court has issued a series of orders dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic and those orders are being implemented in the courts of Jefferson County. Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting people who have been exposed... Read More.

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United Way of Southeast Arkansas announces food backpack program for students

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

A United Way of Southeast Arkansas partner Agency Delta Network Foodbank is taking care of our school children by continuing their very important “Backpack Program”. Each school has a list of students that receive a backpack of food each weekend to help with the child’s... Read More.

Attorney General sends letters to Amazon, EBay, and Walmart over price gouging issues

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge sent letters to Amazon, eBay and Walmart which allow third-party sellers to offer consumer goods through online retail platforms. The letter notified the companies’ CEOs that Arkansas’s price gouging laws automatically went into effect on March 11,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System Closes; Curbside Book Pick Up Available

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System announces the closure of the Main Library located in the Civic Center and the Altheimer Library located in Altheimer due to health concerns. The other branches remain closed for renovation. The health situation will be closely monitored and... Read More.

Agency: Arkansas coronavirus cases increases to 30

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 30 and includes the first one in the state’s northwest, authorities said Wednesday. The Department of Health announced the eight new cases on its website. Gov.... Read More.

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Arkansas eases unemployment benefit hurdles over coronavirus

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday temporarily eased some restrictions for seeking unemployment benefits as the rest of the state’s casinos temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Hutchinson’s order on unemployment insurance for the next 30 days waived... Read More.

Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears Orders Curfew For Minors

Tuesday, March 17 by Greg

Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears has issued a curfew for minors in light of the COVID-19 crisis in Southeast Arkansas. An order signed by Spears states: “For the safety and civility of the citizens of this county during the trying times of the Coronavirus Outbreak, a... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issues response to COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has issued a letter in regards to changes for the Sheriff's Department in light of the COVID-19 situation in Jefferson County. Dear Citizens: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office takes the health of our deputies, staff, and our community seriously. Due... Read More.

Coronavirus cases remain at 22 in Arkansas; 41 patients under investigation

Tuesday, March 17 by Greg

The number of positive tests for the novel coronavirus remained at 22 in Arkansas on Tuesday, state health officials said. Cases of the virus have been confirmed in eight counties: Pulaski, Saline, Garland, Cleburne, Jefferson, Cleveland, Lincoln and Desha. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said in a news... Read More.

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