auto – Page 1020 – Deltaplex News

Jefferson County man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly assaulting girlfiend

Friday, January 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA Jefferson County man was arrested Wednesday after his girlfriend said he hit her in the eye with a can and damaged the eye.Corey Welch, 36, was taken into custody after a sheriff’s deputy was sent to McFarland Eye Care where Welch... Read More.

$5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man

Friday, January 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly fired a shot during an altercation at a motel Thursday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Michael Cox, 44,... Read More.

New boat ramp planned in Drew County

Friday, January 29 by Ray King

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has approved the construction of a boat ramp to Bayou Bartholomew at its intersection with Arkansas Highway 277 in Drew County, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News.In its Jan. 27 edition, the newspaper reported that the commission unanimously approved... Read More.

Arkansas downs UConn behind Dungee

Friday, January 29 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Chelsea Dungee scored a season-high 37 points to lead No. 19 Arkansas to a 90-87 victory over No. 3 UConn on Thursday night.It was the second win of the season for the Razorbacks (12-6) over a top five team as... Read More.

State COVID deaths increase, hospitalizations decline

Friday, January 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ coronavirus deaths rose by 42 on Thursday while the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped to their lowest point since November.The Arkansas Department of Health said the state’s COVID-19 deaths now total 4,784, and its hospitalizations dropped by 33 to... Read More.

Medicaid work requirement gets support

Friday, January 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas should be able to set work requirements for some of its Medicaid recipients, including the use of Medicaid dollars to buy private insurance for low-income people, 18 states told the U.S. Supreme Court this week.Arkansas’ work requirement for... Read More.

Supreme Court: rental leases subject to short-term tax

Thursday, January 28 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that leases of property by Rent-A-Center’s in the state are short-term leases and subject to the short-term rental tax when the term of payment is weekly or semi-monthly.The court denied Rent-A-Center’s claim that their rentals... Read More.

UAMS opens new Aortic Center

Thursday, January 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has launched a centralized Aortic Center to bring together comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment of the full range of aortic diseases and conditions.Located on the Little Rock campus, the center includes an expanded team of... Read More.

50,000 bond on man for allegedly firing multiple shots on Tuesday

Thursday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance Tuesday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly fired multiple shots at another man. Kenny Christopher, 58, was identified as the suspect who was taken into custody after police were sent to 2306 W. 25th. During... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of hitting another man with a vehicle

Thursday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of hitting another man with a vehicle, then hitting a parked car and a building on Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

Hogs win third straight over Ole Miss

Thursday, January 28 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — JD Notae scored 19 points to lead Arkansas to a 74-59 victory over Mississippi on Wednesday night for its third straight win.The Razorbacks closed the first half on a 10-4 surge for a 37-25 halftime advantage and led by double... Read More.

state COVID cases drop

Thursday, January 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,777 new cases of the coronavirus and 17,686 active cases on Wednesday, a drop from a week ago.“There are over 700 fewer new cases and over 2,700 fewer active cases than this time... Read More.