County officials react to the death of Dr. Herman Ginger

By: Ray King Justice of the Peace Dr. Herman Ginger died Friday at Jefferson Regional hospital. Ginger, 78, was an Optometry Specialist in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and served as District Six Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County. During his terms on the Quorum Court, he... Read More.

Lincoln County receives grant for road project

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.
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Cleveland County records first Coronavirus death

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.

Warren man dies in Bradley county crash

A Warren man died after a crash in Bradley County on Tuesday, according to the Arkansas State Police. According to the ASP police report, 58-year-old Gary S. Lloyd of Warren was driving a 2013 Ford north on Highway 63 around 4:25 p.m. Lloyd failed to... Read More.
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Jefferson County records 28th Coronavirus death

Jefferson County now has its 28th community related Coronavirus death after a death Thursday afternoon. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was an African American female in her 30’s that passed away at Jefferson Regional. Jefferson county recorded 27 Coronavirus... Read More.

County judge orders wearing masks in county buildings

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has ordered all county employees and visitors to county buildings to wear a mask if social distancing is not possible. In a memo dated July 14, Robinson said, “Given the widespread community transmission of COVID-19, Jefferson County remains committed to... Read More.
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Grant county to host COVID-19 testing event

Grant county will host a COVID-19 testing event on July 23 from 3-7 p.m. at the Sheridan Parks and Recreation Center located at 1511 South Rose Street according to a press release from the Arkansas Department of Health. Anyone can be tested regardless of whether... Read More.
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Authorities investigating Bradley county homicide

According to the Arkansas State Police, Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered the body of 44-year-old Crissy Lee Jacks in Banks earlier today. Based on evidence found at the residence, Special Agents of the Criminal Investigation Division are treating the case as a homicide.  Jacks’ body... Read More.