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Sen. Cotton releases COVID-19 response plan to give cash directly to families, businesses

Tuesday, March 17 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (AP) — United States Senator Tom Cotton released a plan proposal for his coronavirus response plan that would surge cash to Americans, and make low-interest loans to businesses so they’re able to pay their bills. In a Facebook... Read More.

Quapaw Chairman: Saracen Annex in Pine Bluff to Close Through End of March

Tuesday, March 17 by Greg

Quapaw Nation Chairman John Berrey will close the Saracen Casino Annex at Noon, Tuesday. The Annex will remain closed until the end of March according to a press release seen below: After discussions with Governor Hutchinson, we will follow his public health guidance and order... Read More.

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Jefferson County Election Commission Seeks To Postpone Runoff Election; Audio of Soffer Quitting Election Commission

Monday, March 16 by Greg

The Jefferson County Election Commission is seeking to postpone the March runoff election due to the Covid-19 situation that has closed the Jefferson County Courthouse and other offices. The Commission voted to have the Jefferson County attorney file to seek a judgement allowing the runoff... Read More.

POTUS issues new, strict COVID-19 guidelines

Monday, March 16 by Greg

WASHINGTON, DC (ASSOCIATED PRESS) President Donald Trump and his coronavirus task force on Monday issued new, stricter guidelines to stop the spread of the disease, including that states with evidence of community transmission should close bars, restaurants and other indoor and outdoor venues where... Read More.

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United Way of Southeast Arkansas seeks food donations

Monday, March 16 by Greg

The Pine Bluff United Way office is seeking food donations to help provide for the community during the COVID-19 crisis. In this uncertain landscape, we are coming to our most trusted friends , our community to help us provide for food insecure neighbors. We are... Read More.

Arkansas virus cases up to 22; Little Rock to impose curfew

Monday, March 16 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ largest city is planning to impose more restrictions, including a curfew, as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to rise. Mayor Frank Scott said Monday that a curfew from midnight to 5 a.m. will be in... Read More.

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Authorities investigating apparent inmate suicide at Tucker Unit

Sunday, March 15 by Greg

Authorities are investigating after an inmate at Tucker prison died from an apparent suicide Saturday just after 2:46 a.m., said an Arkansas Department of Correction in a press release. Officials say 25-year-old Christopher Potts was found hanging from the vent in his cell at the... Read More.

Jefferson Regional to limit visitors for patients

Sunday, March 15 by Greg

Jefferson Regional has announced changes to their patient visitor policy effective Sunday, March 15. According to their Facebook page, Jefferson Regional is limiting patients to one visitor/guest at a time only in the areas of the hospital that is allowing patients to have visitors.

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Deltaplex News Covid-19 News & Updates

Sunday, March 15 by Greg

Deltaplex News has reported on and shared numerous content items since the first presumptive case of Covid-19 was released to the public here in Jefferson County last week. With us having numerous content items we wanted to create a "one stop shop" to make... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson orders all Arkansas schools to close by Tuesday due to coronavirus

Sunday, March 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Schools throughout Arkansas will be closed for onsite instruction for the next two weeks due to concerns over the new coronavirus, officials announced Sunday. The mandatory statewide closure, which starts Tuesday, will be followed by spring break the following week,... Read More.

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PBPD places homicide suspect under arrest

Sunday, March 15 by Greg

On March 14, 2020 at about 8:30 A.M., Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department located Joseph Dudley Sr and took him into custody without incident. Dudley was wanted for the homicide that occurred in Pine Bluff earlier that morning at 5004 W. Barraque. Dudley... Read More.

List of government offices and other businesses closed in the Deltaplex due to COVID-19 concerns

Sunday, March 15 by Greg

There are numerous public offices and other venues that have decided to close due to the COVID-19 risk in the Deltaplex with numerous confirmed cases of patients with the Coronavirus within Jefferson County and surrounding counties. DeltaplexNews.com is providing this list of offices and other... Read More.

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