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Evelyn Moorehead Enters Race for Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Saturday, August 9 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff native Evelyn Moorehead has announced her candidacy for prosecuting attorney of the 11th West Judicial Circuit, which serves Jefferson and Lincoln counties. In an open letter to the community, Moorehead called herself a “Watchman on Assignment,” pledging to fight for justice and accountability... Read More.

Home repair program available in Jefferson and Desha Counties through HUD grant

Wednesday, July 16 by Ray King

Communities Unlimited (CU) has been awarded a $2 million Healthy Homes Production Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding will support CU’s new Healthy Homes Housing Repair Program, which will address unsafe and unhealthy housing conditions in some... Read More.

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Governor Sanders Approves $735,000 for Unpaved Road Improvements Across 12 Arkansas Counties

Friday, July 11 by Luke Matheson

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, has announced the approval of more than $735,000 in funding for twelve county-level infrastructure projects through the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program (AURP). The funding will be used to improve unpaved county roads while... Read More.

Karres Manning-Center to Announce Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties

Wednesday, June 25 by Luke Matheson

Karres Manning-Center, Chief Deputy Prosecutor, is set to formally announce her candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson and Lincoln Counties, representing Arkansas's 11th Judicial District West. The position is currently held by longtime Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Hunter, who recently announced his retirement after years of... Read More.

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Most Deltaplex area counties now under a burn ban

Thursday, March 20 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Following Wednesday’s outbreak of wildfires nearly every county in the Deltaplex is now under a burn ban. Counties included are: Arkansas County Bradley County Cleveland County Dallas County Grant County Jefferson County Lincoln County Lonoke County Pulaski County Saline County. Desha County and Drew County are the only two counties in the Deltaplex area that... Read More.

Burn bans lifted in several Deltaplex area counties

Thursday, October 31 by Luke Matheson

Numerous burn bans have been lifted following area following showers throughout the day on Thursday. Bans have been lifted in Cleveland, Dallas, and Jefferson counties. Other counties in the area still show to have a burn ban according to the Arkansas Forestry Division Burn Ban... Read More.

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Burn bans issued in several Deltaplex area counties

Friday, October 11 by Luke Matheson

Several Deltaplex area counties have issued burn bans due to dry and windy conditions. Counties with active burn bans include Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, and Lincoln counties. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has not issued a burn bat at this time despite several reported... Read More.

Burn Ban Lifted in Lincoln and Jefferson Counties

Friday, September 6 by Greg

The Lincoln County burn ban that has been in effect the last week has been lifted as of today Friday September 6, 2024. County Judge Buddy Lynn Ernest informed Deltaplex News this afternoon. Shortly later the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management informed us that... Read More.

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Grant awarded to protect waterfowl habitats in two Arkansas counties

Tuesday, September 19 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approved a $3 million North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant for the conservation and preservation of more than 2,000 acres of waterfowl habitat in St. Francis and Lee counties. “I’m proud to be a member of the Migratory Bird... Read More.

Congressional delegation asked President to declare disaster for counties affected by June storm

Friday, August 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—wrote to President Joe Biden urging him to support Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ request for a major disaster declaration for Arkansas, Faulkner, Lonoke, Mississippi, Poinsett,... Read More.

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Southeast Arkansas counties receive grants for courthouse renovations

Friday, June 23 by Ray King

The Desha County Courthouse at Arkansas City has been awarded two grants from the Arkansas Historical Preservation Restoration program to restore the bell tower and repair and stablilize the roof, decking and vent attic of the annex. The first of the grants, for $172,114 was... Read More.

Deltaplex counties getting assistance after storms

Tuesday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Counties in the Deltaplex could be getting assistance after the storms in January and February. Rick Walker has this report.

Stories tagged with: counties

Evelyn Moorehead Enters Race for Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Home repair program available in Jefferson and Desha Counties through HUD grant

Governor Sanders Approves $735,000 for Unpaved Road Improvements Across 12 Arkansas Counties

Karres Manning-Center to Announce Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties

Most Deltaplex area counties now under a burn ban

Burn bans lifted in several Deltaplex area counties

Burn bans issued in several Deltaplex area counties

Burn Ban Lifted in Lincoln and Jefferson Counties

Grant awarded to protect waterfowl habitats in two Arkansas counties

Congressional delegation asked President to declare disaster for counties affected by June storm

Southeast Arkansas counties receive grants for courthouse renovations

Deltaplex counties getting assistance after storms

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