Jefferson County records 26th community related COVID-19 death

Jefferson County now has its 26th community related Coronavirus death after a death earlier this week. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that his office had not been made aware of the death at the time of the victim's passing.... Read More.

County sets July 1 hearing on P3 proposal

A July 1 date has been set for a public hearing dealing with a public-private partnership between Jefferson County and an Arkansas based corporation to develop a new county health department, coroner’s office and a veterans’ service office. The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m.... Read More.
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Jefferson County records 25th COVID death

Jefferson County now has its 25th Coronavirus death after two deaths Tuesday morning at Jefferson Regional. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that both victims we’re African American females in their 80’s. Jefferson county recorded 23 Coronavirus deaths previous to this. Information... Read More.
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Lincoln County trails state and nation in census reporting

According to the Lincoln (County) Ledger, the county trails both the state and national average in the percentage of people who have returned their 2020 census forms. The state self-response average is 54.9 percent while the national average is 60.1 percent. The average for Lincoln... Read More.
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New voting machines arrive in Jefferson County

The new voting machines arrived at the Jefferson County Election Commission office on Main Street Wednesday morning. The machines will replace outdated machines used by the county for several years. The new ballot marker machines, poll tablets and printers are being paid for by the... Read More.

Jefferson County records 23rd Coronavirus death

Jefferson County now has its 23rd Coronavirus death. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was a White female in her 90’s that passed away at the Waters of White Hall nursing home Wednesday. Jefferson county recorded 22 Coronavirus... Read More.
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Lincoln County approves preservation month resolution

The Lincoln County Quorum Court last week adopted a resolution declaring May as National Preservation Month in the county. According to the Lincoln Ledger, the resolution was necessary to apply for a Heritage Grant to finish the windows at the courthouse. At the meeting, County Judge... Read More.
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Jefferson County records it’s 22nd Coronavirus death

Jefferson County now has its 22nd Coronavirus death. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com, noting that the victim was a White female in her 90's that passed away at the Waters of White Hall nursing home late Tuesday night. Jefferson county recorded... Read More.