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UAMS-UAPB Partner to Increase Minorities in Health Care and Address Health Disparities, Physician Shortages

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

By: Amy WidnerUAPB alumna Amanda Winston just took the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) this summer, taking a definitive step toward a career goal she has had in mind since she was a kid in Pine Bluff: becoming a doctor.“As far back as I... Read More.

Former White Hall and Arkansas State pitcher Tyler Zuber makes Royals opening day roster

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

Former White Hall Bulldog and Arkansas State Pitcher Tyler Zuber made the Kansas City Royals opening day 60-mam roster according to a release mad by the Royals organization Thursday afternoon.Zuber is one of 21 pitchers that made the opening day roster. Zuber made the... Read More.

Reported crime in Pine Bluff drops 5.57 percent

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

By Ray KingTwenty fewer incidents last month compared to June 2019 resulted in a just over 5.5 percent drop in reported crime in Pine Bluff.According to the monthly report from the Police Department, there were 339 reported crimes in June compared to 359 in... Read More.

Warren native Treylon Burks named to Hornung Award watch list

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Sophomore Treylon Burks has been named as one of the 50 multi-talented student-athletes on the Paul Hornung Award Watch List.Burks produced an impressive all-around freshman campaign in 2019, earning SEC All-Freshman status as a wide receiver and second-team honors as a returner.... Read More.

Arkansas double-murder suspect added to U.S. Marshals 15 most wanted fugitive list

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

The U.S. Marshals have elevated the fugitive status of an Arkansas man who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son last year.Jory John Worthen, 24, is now a Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted fugitive, and authorities are asking the public for information that could... Read More.

Governor: Schools need flexibility on stronger mask rules

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday said he believes it should remain up to local school districts rather than the state whether to require all students to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus when classes resume next month. Gov. Asa... Read More.

Sales tax holiday set Aug. 1 and 2

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

With school set to begin the week of Aug. 24, the State of Arkansas will be holding its annual sales tax holiday on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2.Clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item will be exempt from the tax but items... Read More.

Lincoln County receives grant for road project

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

Lincoln County has received a $100,000 Arkansas Unpaved Road Grant that will be used for work on the Boston Road project.According to the Lincoln Ledger Newspaper, work will include replacing culverts, new pipes, ditch work and more. County Judge Buddy Earnest said during a... Read More.

Cleveland County records first Coronavirus death

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

Cleveland County has recorded its first COVID-19 death following the death of a 76-year-old white female from Kingsland at Jefferson Regional on Wednesday.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com.Kelley reports that the case originated in Kingsland. The patient was eventually transported... Read More.

State records 591 new cases of COVID-19; Has 27,990 total recoveries

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday that there are 591 new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas out of 3,933 tests that were returned on Tuesday. Additionally, there were six deaths associated with the virus.While Hutchinson announced the new numbers, Dr. Jose Romero shared that 27,990... Read More.

Attorney General Scam Alert: Scam artists targeting Arkansans’ social security numbers

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has seen an increase in complaints where scammers have been pretending to be from the Social Security Administration and are threatening customers into giving them their personal information or asking for money.“It’s time to reinforce an... Read More.

Police chief explains how officers are handing face mask order

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Wednesday discussed the executive order from Governor Asa Hutchinson mandating the use of face coverings when social distancing is not possible.During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Sergeant said if an officer... Read More.